READERS COMMENTS

Congratulations on a fascinating article. Was not surprised to see you are from Pittsburgh - gotta be resourceful to get around the 'burgh!
Looking forward to reading about future adventures.
Posted: Aug 07, 2010 Marlene Stewart

Jim I read your article and it was to peak my interest in your video diary. Although, I do have to say your attitude was exhausting and maybe we should explore this...if every stream crossing is horrible or every trek through wind blown trees is awful...you are compounding the difficulty of the situation. I know you are trying to explain or describe how difficult it is to navigate the natural world and the ups and downs of feeling success and defeat but the readers and the watchers should know as you stated in your article...lost is the feeling of your mind failing. Try to stay emotionally stable as much as possible... try keep the ups and downs of emotions in check! As I said earlier I did like the article. Very helpful and useful to anyone who reads it. Cheers! You made it!
Posted: May 08, 2010 Genmex

You've got a volunteer for the next time. I'll settle for <20 lbs of gear if I get to take my own tried and proven stuff.
Posted: May 05, 2010 SirVive

A "hoot owl"? Are you kidding me? It doesn't sound as though he knows much about the outdoors.


Posted: Apr 29, 2010 Carolyn H

Thanks for being so honest in your account of this ordeal. Admitting that you are lost, alone, and disoriented is not easy to do. But, this journey is a good tutorial for those who would venture into the great outdoors. You provide a real lesson on what may await any adventurer. Being prepared is vital,and keeping calm as well will enalble most hikers to get out safely.
Posted: Apr 27, 2010 skip

Can't wait to find out what happens next. Will he find his way out? I hope so...
Posted: Apr 19, 2010 Jennifer B

Good luck to this guy. I like his sense of humor. I wouldn't like his chances in an encounter with a mountain lion (or an angry racoon) but I'd enjoy watching the video.
Posted: Apr 17, 2010 Kurt Solmssen

Watching with great interest!
Posted: Apr 17, 2010 KT

You are one very brave guy...and your wife must be very understanding. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!!!
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 Helen Hyder

Great story and a little harrowing!

Posted: Apr 16, 2010 Mary P

Cool!
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 Rebecca Schofield

"of course that was in my drinking days" great stuff
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 beast1210

I'm impressed Jim. Where's the hypochondriac?! Can't wait to see future installments.
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Lauri

I can't wait for part II!
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Robin Walker

Love the recap. Curious to see whether or not Jim makes it downstream to the bikini-clad girls in CA...
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Carrie C

So fun to watch!
Good job reaching the "water finding" goal.

Can't wait to see part two.
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Jinxi

I hope Jim's survival instincts are good. I don't think I'd want to be dropped in the middle of nowhere.

Looking forward to part 2. I wonder if an umbrella would be of more user than a bone?
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Leslie

Very entertaining. Jim does a good job describing his predicament. Consider dropping him off in other places.
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Daniel Nadler

Very intereresting...looking forward to the next segment. curious to see what happens next
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 caroline Conlan

Awesome!
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 Sid Cassidy

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