~ Approximately 11MM total stack height with insole ~ The extra rubber on the outsole seen near the ankle is not arch support, but some ankle and foot protection presumably from rocks and sharp sticks often found on trails. ~ On slippery surfaces I feel more confident in the new Fusion model. ~ Lugs on the outsoles are much more significant and spread out in such as way as to make it easier to remove dirt. ~ Proper minimalist design with wide toe box/forefoot area, flat zero drop outsole, reasonably thin outsole and no gimmicks such as “spring” loaded forefoot area. But, as a hiking boot, the new DLH Fusion has significant upgrades, such as more ankle protection, more water resistance, much better grip with larger lugs and a smoother, and a more durable upper. I still wear mine and enjoy running in them, up to 50K for Winter races. If you are familiar with the prior DayLite Hiker, it’s a great boot. Available primarily on-line at: ( paid Xero Shoes affiliate) Most bears are interested only in protecting food, cubs or their 'personal space.' Once they feel there is no threat, they will move on," the department explains.Price $109.99 for ladies or men’s. If you do encounter a bear, remain calm and try to observe what the bear is doing. The department advises: "If you see a bear, avoid it and give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. "If you encounter a bear, how you behave often dictates the outcome of the encounter" and "aggressive bear encounters are rare," it adds. But even if you don't see a bear, you will never be far from one Alaska is bear country. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says: "It is not uncommon for residents or visitors to Alaska to see bears, usually from a safe distance. local time Wednesday, about an hour after it was announced that search efforts had ended that day "due to deteriorating weather in the area," the DPS said. The hiker was reported to be found at around 5:30 p.m. Noting the dense vegetation in the area, Budd said: "It's easy to see and hear an aircraft in the sky, but can be very challenging to spot a person at night under canopy." The Alaska Air National Guard carried out aerial searches through the night on Tuesday, assisted by the Alaska Army National Guard, the DPS said.īudd said the hiker could see the helicopters but the rescue teams couldn't spot her. They conducted ground searches through around 10:30 p.m. Several local authorities were deployed to assist in the search, including volunteers from the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group, Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol, Alaska Solstice Search Dogs and MATSAR (Matanuska-Susitna Search and Rescue). ![]() "She had waterproof matches and was able to start a fire last night," Budd added. Evan Budd, superintendent of the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center and a member of the Alaska Air National Guard, said the hiker was "chased off the trail by the bears and couldn't find it again. "Shortly after requesting assistance, the hiker stopped responding to phone calls and text messages," the DPS said Tuesday.Īccording to Alaska's Anchorage Daily News, in a statement Wednesday, Master Sgt. The DPS stated Tuesday: "An adult female hiker had contacted her husband asking for help after being charged by multiple bears and discharging bear spray. The search for Kiefer first began on June 15 after AST were notified that a lone hiker on the trail was in need of help. Newsweek has contacted Alaska State Troopers for further comment. It is unknown what injuries the hiker had as well as how many bears, and of which type, were involved in the attack. ![]() Rare Video of Bear and Coyote Seen Walking Together in Florida.Trio of Bears Destroy Man's Yard As Cubs Smash Pots and Knock Over Chairs.Bear Spotted Roaming Through Streets of Schenectady in New York.
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