Jay Mountain..many,many thanks

robs48 · 07-20-2012, 09:43 PM

last monday, July 9th, my wife and I and my 2 children hiked Jay mountain..But this is not a trip report.Unfortunately on our way down , my wife suffered a very serious and scary ankle injury which required 11 screws and a couple of plates to put back together.Sadly , our days of hiking together in the Adirondacks (or anywhere else) may be over.With all that happened that afternoon I never got to say thank you to each of the wonderful men and women who came to our aid.I don't want to think what may have come of that day without you all.I'm hoping that someone who was there that day will read this or one of the regular readers here will pass on my message.I guess until something like this happens ,we(I) don't give too much thought to the people who may have to rescue us but rest assured I do now.Your professionalism and kindness will not be forgotten..A very sincere thank you from my entire family...Robert

Telemarkmike · 07-21-2012, 08:44 PM

That's horrible news. I'm glad she got assistance to get out. My sympathies...

TBPDPTI · 07-29-2012, 10:47 AM

We wish her the very best in her recovery. Stay optimistic!

Gray Ghost · 07-29-2012, 03:27 PM

Sorry to hear about that...there are a lot of great people in/willing to go in/ the backcountry who will help in matters like this...

rickhart · 08-02-2012, 11:18 PM

I hope the hiking days aren't over for you. It's amazing what they can do these days. I now have a pin, a small plate, & a bolt in my left wrist, from three years ago, and it's as strong as ever.

Jackson · 08-03-2012, 12:09 PM

I'm on board with the others, stay optimistic and think positive! She may very well come back sooner than you think. My dad hiked and paddled well into his 90's, this with a new hip, new knees, among others.... granted we did not tackle Marcy, but we still had some great, enjoyable, pain-free trips. Hope you are all back at it soon !

PS: the folks helping you are true heroes, glad they were there to assist.

robs48 · 08-08-2012, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the words of encouragement.It helps to hear of others overcoming.She needs to hear from positive people....Rob

07-20-2012, 09:43 PM	#1
robs48 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 20	Jay Mountain..many,many thanks last monday, July 9th, my wife and I and my 2 children hiked Jay mountain..But this is not a trip report.Unfortunately on our way down , my wife suffered a very serious and scary ankle injury which required 11 screws and a couple of plates to put back together.Sadly , our days of hiking together in the Adirondacks (or anywhere else) may be over.With all that happened that afternoon I never got to say thank you to each of the wonderful men and women who came to our aid.I don't want to think what may have come of that day without you all.I'm hoping that someone who was there that day will read this or one of the regular readers here will pass on my message.I guess until something like this happens ,we(I) don't give too much thought to the people who may have to rescue us but rest assured I do now.Your professionalism and kindness will not be forgotten..A very sincere thank you from my entire family...Robert

07-29-2012, 10:47 AM	#3
TBPDPTI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 719	We wish her the very best in her recovery. Stay optimistic! __________________ High peaks: Summer: 46/46 (1st iteration); 29/46 (2nd); 11/46 (3rd); 7/46 (4th) Winter: 7/46 (1st); 1/46 (2nd) The other 56: Summer: 55/56 (1st); 12/56 (2nd); 4/56 (3rd); 3/56 (4th) Winter: 13/56 (1st); 3/56 (2nd); 1/56 (3rd); 4th (0/56)

07-29-2012, 03:27 PM	#4
Gray Ghost 46er#6729 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern Region Posts: 1,319	Sorry to hear about that...there are a lot of great people in/willing to go in/ the backcountry who will help in matters like this... __________________ http://www.adkwildernessguide.com

08-08-2012, 11:14 AM	#7
robs48 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 20	Thanks Thanks for the words of encouragement.It helps to hear of others overcoming.She needs to hear from positive people....Rob

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07-21-2012, 08:44 PM	#2
Telemarkmike Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Queensbury/Schroon, NY Posts: 330	That's horrible news. I'm glad she got assistance to get out. My sympathies...

08-02-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
rickhart Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 406	I hope the hiking days aren't over for you. It's amazing what they can do these days. I now have a pin, a small plate, & a bolt in my left wrist, from three years ago, and it's as strong as ever.

08-03-2012, 12:09 PM	#6
Jackson Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 191	I'm on board with the others, stay optimistic and think positive! She may very well come back sooner than you think. My dad hiked and paddled well into his 90's, this with a new hip, new knees, among others.... granted we did not tackle Marcy, but we still had some great, enjoyable, pain-free trips. Hope you are all back at it soon ! PS: the folks helping you are true heroes, glad they were there to assist.

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