http://www.mountainpathfinder.com News on search and rescue in Georgia and the Southeastern US en-us http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:22:00 EST 120 I'm postponing my NASAR classes and evaluations until spring 2011. Check the NASAR.org calendar for other tests or courses. See you in 2011! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:34:00 EST This is the preparatory course for the SARTECH 2 evaluation. Students with passing score on written test will receive SARTECH 3 certification and are exempt for 12 mos from taking written test on SARTECH 2 evaluation. Course is moving to Cherokee County, Georgia. Must attend both weekends. Registration form will be posted in 7-10 days. Fee TBD. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:34:00 EST Written + field test. Written test will be offered on one weeknight prior to 12/4 at site in n. ATL + on 12/4 at/near field site. Registration form will be posted in 7-10 days. Fee $70 NASAR/$85 non-NASAR. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:34:00 EST Are you a NASAR SARTECH 2 who wants to become an evaluator? Start the application process now! I plan to hold a NASAR SARTECH 2 evaluator's workshop later this summer. You MUST be pre-approved by NASAR to take this. Please email me @ jim@Mountainpathfinder.com to let me know if you're interested and when you'd like to take it. Get the package submitted immediately to ensure that you're processed in time. The date will probably be between August-October, 2010. In order to finish the course, you must help in constructing a land navigation test site. Fee $60. http://www.nasar.org/nasar/course.php?id=24 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:34:00 EST Do you need to re-test on land nav in order to finish your SARTECH 2 evaluation by November, 2010? Please email me @ jim@Mountainpathfinder.com to let me know if you're interested and when you'd like to take it. I'm planning to do a closed SARTECH 2 to permit about five people to finish this. The date will probably be between August-October, 2010. It will NOT be a full evaluation. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:32:00 EST Check out major changes to the menu that lead to tons of new pages! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 15 Jan 2010 19:22:00 EST Follow the latest on Georgia SAR classes, meetings, etc. through Mountainpathfinder.com by becoming a "fan" on Facebook http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EST I'm planning a SARTECH III evaluation in Covington pending NASAR approval. Find out more by clicking on the link http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/sartech_II.html Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST I'm planning a SARTECH II evaluation in Covington pending NASAR approval. Find out more by clicking on the link http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/sartech_II.html Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST We have almost filled every slot for the November 14, 2009 SARTECH 2 in Cartersville, Ga. The official deadline is over a month away. However, many prospective SARTECH 2s have already committed to the test. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/sartech_II.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST The US National SAR Committee just recognized Mountainpathfinder.com's article on why Georgia should adopt the US National Grid coordinate system for SAR. NSARC posted a PDF of the article its website because the article "hit the nail on the head" in terms of why local jurisdictions and NGOs should adopt it. The PDF is at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg534/nsarc/USnational_grid.asp http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/georgia_sar_us_national_grid.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST The SARTECH II evaluation is on NASAR's official calendar. Check the link for details! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/sartech_II.html Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 EST I'm planning a SARTECH II evaluation in Cartersville pending NASAR approval. Find out more by clicking on the link http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/sartech_II.html Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 EST An abbreviated bio for Jim http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/bio_jim.html Thu, 7 May 2009 07:00:00 EST I'm often asked to repeat a funny or interesting line from class. Here's a collection of "classics" http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/favorite_SAR_class_quotes.html Thu, 7 May 2009 07:00:00 EST Check out my new Georgia SAR tools page to find free grid readers, an "out-the-door" list of things to do on a call-out, a personal preventive maintenance list for you and your personal SAR equipment, and some SAR "hacks," or tips and tricks of the trade http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/georgia_sar_tools.html Thu, 7 May 2009 07:00:00 EST Read my article on the US National Grid, its adoption by FEMA and the US National SAR Committee, and why Georgia needs to get on the bandwagon http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/georgia_sar_us_national_grid.html Thu, 7 May 2009 07:00:00 EST Not yet subscribed to the Georgia Search and Rescue (GASAR) email list? There's a page just for signing up! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/georgia_search_and_rescue_email_list.html Thu, 7 May 2009 07:00:00 EST Can't remember how to figure the distance you walked from your pace count? Or how to determine how many paces to walk in order to cover a certain distance. Get the FUNSAR class handout here! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/pace_count_handout.pdf Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST The FUNSAR overnighter equipment list is updated to reflect the latest ideas to save money, reduce pack weight, and make good equipment choices. Get the latest details at the class website. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/FUNSARpacklist.pdf Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST The answer key to last weekend's FUNSAR Land Navigation Worksheet#2 is now on the website http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/LandNavWksht2anskey.pdf Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 EST I've booked an October/November FUNSAR in Cartersville, Ga. Get the latest details at the class website. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/funsar.html Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST This spring's FUNSAR course in north Georgia is full. Get the latest details at the class website. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/funsar.html Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST Check for interesting new books on great dog-hiking trails and adventures! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/traildog_hiking_with_dogs.html Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST You'll find that the new AddThis.com buttons on each page of the Mountainpathfinder website will let you: -Bookmark pages in your own browser or on public bookmark apps like Google or Del.icio.us -Email favorite pages to friends -Refer friends to the site through MySpace and Twitter -Print a page -and more! http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST The April/May 2009 FUNSAR is full! I plan to teach a fall FUNSAR, though. To learn more check my class website http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/funsar.html Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST The registration deadline is past but I still have two seats left in my FUNSAR class set for 4/17-19 and 5/1-3/2009 in Cartersville, Georgia. To learn more check my class website http://www.mountainpathfinder.com/funsar.html Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST One thing that I'm testing with the new RSS feed is the ability to "store up" posts to be released over time. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST Mountainpathfinder.com is being revamped as a reference for anyone involved in search and rescue in Georgia and the southeastern U.S. You will find plenty of information on events and classes. The new RSS (Really Simple Syndication) function will allow subscribers (it's free!) to receive notifications of news or changes to the website. http://www.mountainpathfinder.com Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:08:00 EST