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In July 2023, I realized that I needed ankle surgery. I went to a sports medicine business in CDA, and was not please. So I made an appointment with CDA Foot & Ankle Clinic. I had been there decades ago for orthotics, so I thought I’d try them again. What I noticed first, was the incredible staff. They all were extremely knowledgeable and kind in the treatment of their patients. Then it came to surgery day. I was a tad bit nervous, but my anxieties were brought under control. The attending nurse was very efficient and calmed me down. Then Doctor Orlando Nunez came in ready to start the procedure. Dr. Nunez was calm, and explained what was about to happen. Unlike any other doctors office I’ve ever visited, Dr. Nunez utilizes a GE OEC ELITE MINIVIEW X-RAY machine to see what he needs to know about the area being worked on. This x-ray machine has an articulated arm (L) that my foot was in.
What’s so cool about this x-ray machine, was it was a live feed. As he moved my foot around to examine my Talus, I got to watch the the screen and see what he was seeing, live. Otherwise, it isn’t just a normal x-ray picture. It was a moving x-ray. He captured stills to be able refer to as he worked on my foot. The previous doctor said my surgery could take weeks before I could touch my foot to the ground, and months to fully recover. As my surgery wrapped up, I ask for my crutches. Dr. Nunez stopped me and said with the new stabilizing boot, I could walk out of the office without the need for crutches. I was amazed. So the take away here is simple. If you need any kind of foot or ankle work done, make an appointment with the CDA Foot & Ankle Clinic. You won’t be disappointed. https://www.cdafootankle.com/home/. 208.666.0605 InlandNWRoutes.com Chic Burge David Crafton
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DETERMINING AREAS ON FIRE AND SMOKE PLUME DIRECTION
We have decided to clean up our home page. There is just too much information, which made it harder to navigate thru. So, I have moved the section “DETERMINING AREAS ONFIRE, SMOKE PLUME DIRECTION, to RESOURCES……under WEATHER, THUNDERSTORMS, LIGHTNING & MORE. As you are planning your next outing, please refer to the above sections to get a better idea of what the weather and fire conditions are in the area you are planning to go to. But most of all….PLEASE CALL THE RANGER DISTRICT of the area you are planning on visiting, at least 3 days before. Their phone numbers are listed on each trip write up, and under MANAGING AGENCIES in RESOURCES. Things change and happen without our knowledge. Hence, we offer ways to determine fires, smoke plumes, and closures of all kinds. Soon, we will have only the Ranger Districts URL’s on our HOME PAGE. But if an area is closed for whatever reason, we will list them on their respective trip write ups. That way, you all will see the USFS Closure order. You will be able click on the USFS Order, to read it for yourself. THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING OUR READERS InlandNWRoutes.com, Chic Burge David Crafton FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACENow I know, none of us go into the mountains, camping, backpacking, and celebrating, to catching the forest on fire.
But it happens. Every year, someone walks away from a campfire, thinking it will go out on its own, or they don’t have the equipment to extinguish their fires. There’s an easy fix for drowning your fire. We all should be carrying several plastic grocery bags to pick up trash, in your pack. Find the one that has some small holes in the bag. Dip the grocery bag into the water and pinch off the leaks to conserve water. Check which direction the wind is blowing, and stand up wind, so as not to get streamed and ashed. Release the pinches and douse your fire DEAD OUT. SERIOUSLY, after drowning your fire, feel for hot spots. YOUR FIRE MUST BE 100% DEAD OUT. You can use the grocery bags by filling the with dirt, and smothering your fire. Put your fire out early, so as you pack up to leave, you can check for hot spots. If by chance you cause a wildfire, you could be legally charged and fined and/or jailed, to recuperate the costs of fighting the fire. Airplanes and helicopters, not to mention firefighters are not cheap to operate. Those expenses could become your expenses. If none of that stirs you, think about how you will feel after a families home is destroyed. Or a whole town. When there are FIRE RESTRICTIONS posted at Ranger Stations or on Highway info signs, pay attention. None of us are immune to prosecution. So simply use your head. PLEASE, PUT YOUR FIRES “DEAD OUT.” InlandNWRoutes.COM Chic Burge David Crafton If you hike long enough, you will come across a scenario that requires you to call for help.
If you have cell coverage call 911 first. Or activate a personal location devise, or other emergency alert system. By doing this, you will get rescue crews on their way. When you call 911, they automatically get you coordinance. But please keep in mind…it may take hours for rescue personnel to reach you. Make your victim comfortable and listen to every word they say. AND DO NO HARM! I carry a pad of paper and a pen in my 13 ESSENTIALS just for this reason, and for the below vitals. Monitor your victims vitals….heart beat, breathing, temperature, any injuries, and write the time checked and the results. If your victim is bleeding, do what it takes to stop the bleeding. A tourniquet is a great tool, but they MUST BE ADMINISTERED CORRECTLY. Get instructions from a license professional. An improperly applied Tourniquet can cause more harm than help, and is rarely used in emergency care. What you want to do, is restrict the blood flow. Not cut it off. It would be a very good idea to take a CPR & FIRST AID CLASS. This way, you have the knowledge to help a victim, hopefully without doing any more harm. How to treat for shock. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly, unless you think this may cause pain or further injury. Keep the person still and don't move the person unless necessary. (Mayo Clinic) BUT THERE IS SOMETHING I MUST SPELL OUT Having blisters, and other minor injuries, may not constitute as an emergency. Emergencies that are life threatening, and require immediate attention. If you call for help, and it isn’t life threatening, you may be charged for the rescue. It is all of our responsibilities to have the items needed to treat injuries. Items you need to have are as follows, but there may be more 13 ESSENTIALS….restock as needed. See our drop-down menu. First Aid Kit….restock as needed. Gorilla Tap….put about 3 yards on each of your hiking poles. Airway Mask….if mouth to mouth resuscitation during CPR or other circumstances are needed, this mask will protect you both from potential contamination. DO NOT GIVE ANYONE YOUR PERCEPTION PAIN KILLERS. Knowledge…..this is the most important item you can take into the mountains. DO NOT GO UNTIL YOU HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE. As a member of the Spokane Mountaineers, they offer Wilderness First Aid Classes. The more you know, the more likely you can help others and maybe even yourself. Benjamin Franklin once said… “If you fail to plan…you are planning to fail.” InlandNWRoutes.com Chic Burge David Crafton DAVID AND I WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP
Since 2018, when David and I came up with the idea of building this website, we have worked diligently to add as much information as possible. But we are human, and have made mistakes along the way. We strive to…. a.) give you the most up to date information on the trails and topics we offer our readers. b.)and of course, to show our readers the fantastic places to play in our region. If you see a mistake, or information that is incorrect, please let us know. We will research your comment(s) and make the necessary corrections and/or additions. We are experiencing user numbers that blow me away. On average we are getting 1285 hits per week. And on 6.25-26 we had 498 visits in one day. These numbers simply humble us. As we were building and adding the data you see, I was excited on our first 100 hits per week. To see 1200+ hits a week is simply outstanding. We Thank You, our readers, for using our website. But we still need to be diligent in making sure our information is correct and up to date. If you have any suggestions that will make our site better, more useful, or easier, please let me know. Because I’m retired, I have the time to be our voice. I would like to ask you all to contact me directly with any questions, criticisms, comments, etc. This way, we can make sure the information you read, is as accurate as possible. THANK YOU ALL, Chic Burge. David Crafton chicski@icloud.com 208.659.8183 Ps….while I’m working on our site daily, I have come across a new cable channel that is real exciting. Search EARTHXTV. This channel basically is about conservation, re-purposing, and ecological education. Check it out and let me know what you think. c. Hi Hikers,
I recently came across an article on a GIGANTIC AVALANCHE that occurred in the Willow Creek area below Stevens Peak in 1903. Scroll down past the colored images in it’s PHOTO GALLERY, and see what happened. https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/upper-and-lower-stevens-lake.html You will be amazed Chic Burge David Crafton |
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