Who’s up for getting down
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Here's Rick Sholes obit. I wonder if he died in the woods, or from something else?
www.thedailyworld.com
Richard (Rick) Wayne Sholes | The Daily World
Richard (Rick) Wayne Sholes of Montesano, died on June 1, 2022, in Utah. He was 61 years old.
www.thedailyworld.com
Hot, dry, dirty, and dangerous. Not sure what I think about that. I guess what happens to the tree doesn't really matter as long as it's down, and you didn't crush yourself. Good practice falling without worrying about ruining saw logs.
flushcut
TreeHouser
On call when needed.!
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
They make good money. I hear 500.00 per diem is pretty norm. Varies. But some will over work you to get it. Carbon is hard on saws btw. Figure putting some money back to replace them.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Hard on your lungs.
Eric H-L
Treehouser
@MatthewMMeckley
Has some amazing pictures of this work on Instagram. Check out
Has some amazing pictures of this work on Instagram. Check out
Eric H-L
Treehouser
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
3 miles in 45 minutes with a 45 pound pack? I'm calling bs on that.
flushcut
TreeHouser
He has posted here before too.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
I used to walk to school over hills in 10 in a fast clip. 1 mile. So 45 for 3. I could see it.
gf beranek
Old Schooler
Nice vid, Eric. Thanks for posting that.
No BS. It's called the 'Arduous Pack Test'
I have to do 3miles in 45 minutes with 33lbs. I get a reduction in weight to carry because I weigh less than 148lbs. Those over 148 have to carry 45lbs .
And you are not allowed to run.
Arduous is a very descriptive word. I've done it three times now. Takes me about 41 minutes absolutely flat chat speedwalking.
It's the minimum fitness test for remote area firefighters. Worldwide.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
That pack test always seemed weak to me, on level ground, since I've done lots of backpacking worth heavier loads, not a weighted vest.
I would be shocked and maybe ashamed if I couldn't handle that, off the couch, considering that's only about 25% of my body weight.
I would be shocked and maybe ashamed if I couldn't handle that, off the couch, considering that's only about 25% of my body weight.
davidwyby
Desert Beaver
I was contemplating the pack test. I can move 4mph when I want to get somewhere, but not particularly rushing. I'm not sure what a 45# pack adds to that. Level ground doesn't seem bad, but I reflect on some of my jobs where I'm carrying 45#, and have to make a couple stops to catch my breath, and that's only hundreds of feet, but with significant hills and ground obstructions. I wouldn't mind trying it just to see what I could do.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
That looks like Katelyn Johnson. Her and her man are on my FB. Good stuff.
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Just curious why you aren't allowed to run, seems if you could run it and pass you'd be more fit than folks who couldn't manage to run
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I don't mean my post as as a knock to anyone.
Since being a kid, I have enjoyed physical fitness and have always had it as a goal in my life.
I used to watch my very old neighbor took around slowly on his bicycle, which I saw as an example.
Finally, noseless bike seats are readily available. I'm thinking of getting one.
My current flexibility is definitely my weakest spot.
Like so many, post- holiday time/ rain season/ short days is my worst time of year. For about 2 weeks a year, I think about getting a gym membership.
Since being a kid, I have enjoyed physical fitness and have always had it as a goal in my life.
I used to watch my very old neighbor took around slowly on his bicycle, which I saw as an example.
Finally, noseless bike seats are readily available. I'm thinking of getting one.
My current flexibility is definitely my weakest spot.
Like so many, post- holiday time/ rain season/ short days is my worst time of year. For about 2 weeks a year, I think about getting a gym membership.
