Places to Nordic Ski around Ithaca, Central NY State

Cayuga Nordic Ski Club - https://cayuganordicski.org Cayuga Nordic Ski Club - https://www.facebook.com/cayuganordicskiCayuga Nordic Ski Club FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/982137765848482CNSC Google Group - https://groups.google.com/g/cayuganordicskiMy listing of some places: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KC7KFiB-HiwqUQBong0pbeLekq19qEJwg0KpZL5uzgU

Geo Referenced Map Options

1. The new Hammond Hill map is a GeoPDF.  https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8204.htmlMost USGS topo maps are available as GeoPDF.  USGS US Topo 7.5-minute map for Dryden, NY 2019 https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Maps/USTopo/PDF/NY/NY_Dryden_20190925_TM_geo.pdf You need a program that can use a GeoPDF(r) - a georeferenced PDF file, meaning that it is a Portable Document Format (PDF) file with added information that relates the … Continue reading Geo Referenced Map Options

Half Mask Respirators as N95 Medical Masks

http://www.safetynewsalert.com/study-suggests-possible-alternative-during-n95-respirator-shortage/ "www.safetynewsalert.com/study-suggests-possible-alternative-during-n95-respirator-shortage/" Training and Fit Testing of Health Care Personnel for Reusable Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators Compared With Disposable N95 Respiratorshttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2763841 The MSA G-1 Facepiece is what I use with West Danby Fire/Rescue. WestDanbyFire.orgI wonder if one can still get the cartridge adapters for the MSA full face masks. Although if we came to a medical … Continue reading Half Mask Respirators as N95 Medical Masks

Repel ticks with Permethrin soaked clothing

1. Soaking clothing - https://sectionhiker.com/permethrin-soak-method-guide/ Martin's Permethrin 10% Multi-Purpose Insecticide, 32oz (1 Quart) https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00061MSS0 I know that sites like Consumer Reports say not to "mix your own." This a non-registered with the EPA usage. My Amazon review water based so great for clothes soaking, indoor use We live just south of Ithaca, NY so we … Continue reading Repel ticks with Permethrin soaked clothing

New York State Frederick L. Warder Academy of Fire Science – 2020 calendar on-line

2020 calendar - http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/training/ This page has: 2020 Academy Course Information 2020 Course Schedule - PDF of upcoming courses and dates for 2020. 2020 Academy Calendar - 12 page PDF of course dates for 2020. OFPC Course Catalog - 31 page PDF with course descriptions and Academy and SPTC information (updated 6/12/19) In-Service Training for … Continue reading New York State Frederick L. Warder Academy of Fire Science – 2020 calendar on-line

Fitting hard shell ski boots – measure heel to heel for volume not just length

It wasn't until I read this article in Fall 2015 that I found out why I had so much trouble hard shell ski boots that fit my feet –  http://blistergearreview.com/gear-101/boot-fitting-101 and http://blistergearreview.com/gear-101/boot-fitting-101/boot-fitting-201 One needs to measure their feet for both length and volume Mondo size is the heel to toe length in cm. Then you measure with … Continue reading Fitting hard shell ski boots – measure heel to heel for volume not just length

Husqvarna 536li, T536i, Pro quality cordless chainsaws

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/professional-chainsaws/536li-xp/ http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/professional-chainsaws/t536li-xp/ The 536Li XP is a great saw, when one is careful to use it for the correct application - speed saw so one can't leverage it/power it into a cut; works best cutting stuff up to about 1/2 the diameter of the bar; instant start so great for limbing, cutting up tops. Just … Continue reading Husqvarna 536li, T536i, Pro quality cordless chainsaws