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Ft. Lewis Uses White Salmon River As A Part of New Psychological Resilience Training Program
Husum, Washington. Oct. 8, 2010. Ft. Lewis takes soldiers whitewater rafting for the High Adventure Activity in the premier psychological resilience building program, Battlemind.
Serving our nation overseas allows members of the US Army to develop skills and have experiences unlike those of the civilian community. However, returning home from the intensity of combat has been found to be an abrupt and stressful transition for these soldiers. Seeking ways to mitigate this additional stress, the US Army has decided to send their troops whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River in the Columbia River Gorge.
Finding that troops were facing new forms of stress after serving their nation abroad the US Army initiated the Battlemind program. Pilot studies began three years ago using the White Salmon River as one of three test sites in the world. While aiming to provide an alternative outlet for the increased adrenaline levels experienced in combat, the program also fosters group communication, trust and unit cohesion. To Todd and Jaco at Wet Planet Whitewater in Husum, Washington this sounds a whole lot like a whitewater raft trip, with one major distinction. It is all about having fun.
Raft guides help the soldiers focus on the positives of their experience. Through rafting, soldiers demonstrate trust, confidence and competence for their group and leaders in a fun environment. The program aims to mitigate risky and destructive behavior common to soldiers returning home from combat.
Raft guides find working with the soldiers to be rewarding, seeing them as both fellow adrenaline junkies as well as a highly functioning team. “As a raft guide I respect and admire them for their devotion to each other and to our country.” comments Ryan Copenhagen, a river guide at Wet Planet. “I am humbled in their presence and honored to help them
by Susan Hollingsworth in Vol. 16 / Iss. 39 on 04/21/2010
Photos by Adam Elliott
Step into the Davidson River with a fly rod, waders and a net and you're bound to meet some beautiful fish.
Not too complicated: First comes practice casting and other maneuvers, the author (right) learned on a trip with fishing guide J.E.B. Hall.
Fly-fishing guide J.E.B. Hall of Davidson River Outfitters in Brevard just might know these Western North Carolina fish better than anyone else.
The 10th-generation Bryson City resident, who penned theWestern North Carolina Fly Guide and also has his own independent guide service, boasts an astonishingly comprehensive knowledge of and experience with the local fish. He can tell you precisely what the fish are eating on a given day, where they hang out in different sections of river and how the most recent rainfall will affect them.
Hall's passion for the sport is contagious (the true sign of a good instructor): Even as a complete stranger to the fly-fishing world, not once did I feel it was too complicated for me to grasp. Fly fishing, it turns out, combines all the elements outdoors enthusiasts seek: connecting with nature, the adrenaline rush and, of course, the cool gear.
by Susan Hollingsworth in Vol. 16 / Iss. 35 on 03/24/2010
Whether you're navigating Pisgah's technical single track or plunging over the Green River Narrows' notorious rapids, don't be surprised if there's a ponytail waving out the back of the helmet that passes you.
Leaving others in the dust: With just three years' experience, Alexis Decosimo has been blasting the competition, moving rapidly up in the ranks. Photo courtesy Alexis Decosimo
Asheville girls are no joke.
Mountain biker Alexis Decosimo and white-water kayaker Adriene Levknecht raise the bar for female adventure athletes — not only locally, but worldwide. Both girls compete at levels that leave even the boys in dust. And both say it was Western North Carolina's supportive outdoors community and world-class terrain that have helped them excel.
Last year, Adriene seemed to wind up on the podium after every kayak competition she entered.
From the Teva Mountain Games to the Freestyle Kayaking World Championships, this young star has been steadily pushing aside the competition. After first-place finishes on the Gauley and Russell Fork rivers, her year was looking pretty good.
But it wasn't till she returned home to her favorite Asheville-area river that she really nailed it, crushing an event that is the benchmark for women's kayaking. Last November, Adriene became the first female to finish the world's most extreme kayak competition — the Green River Narrows Race — in less than five minutes.
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Origins of Ornamental Ironwork
Wrought Iron
The Hittites, the ancient inhabitants of present day Turkey, invented a way to smelt iron ore around 1500BC. This technology allowed them to remove impurities from iron to develop a metal strong enough for use as weapons and tools such as the spade, spear, shield and ax.Known as wrought iron, this metal could be bent and worked into many useful shapes and structures.The Hittites grew to be well known for the fine detail and ornament of their wrought iron work. Although they tried to keep their process a secret since it was key to their prowess, their iron metallurgy spread throughout the entire Middle East and China, then west to Greece, Spain and Northern Europe.
During the Medieval Ages, wrought iron screens were fabricated to protect the inner sanctums of great churches and cathedrals. Castles were decorated with wrought iron ornament sometimes intricately inlaid with gold and precious stones.
In the 1600’s, Spain and Italy became masters in the art of producing wrought iron often in the form of geometric grillwork and railings. By the 1650’s, French architects and garden architects set the vogue for elaborate wrought iron fences, balconies and gates. The French ironwork of that period was exceptional in both design and craftsmanship but also quite costly.Only the wealthiest commissioned such design work.
Jean Tijou, a French Huguenot and master ironworker, immigrated to England in 1689.He was commissioned to work with Sir Christopher Wren at Hampton Court and profoundly influenced English iron craft with his design handbook,A New Book of DrawingsInvented and Designed by Jean Tijou, published in 1693. He was a master of production, but more importantly, he was fluent in all the latest French designs and techniques....
Metal Fence Design
Metal fences are made of wrought iron, cast iron, bronze, stainless steel or aluminum. Wrought iron is prized for its strength and ability to be intricately detailed and textured. Cast iron is more brittle, softer in detail but far less expensive. Bronze and stainless steel share all of wrought iron’s attributes but will not corrode as fast as iron and do not need to be painted. Cast aluminum is characterized by high corrosion resistance, low maintenance, durability, strength, and the ability to be detailed while being light in weight.
All metal comes in standard dimensions with round, square and polygonal profiles. There are endless choices of preformed scrolls, finials and point tops for the vertical bars. The design of the ironwork should not compete with the architecture or the views beyond. It is imperative that the design ensures that all surfaces shed water and limits the accumulation of wind born particles in any crevices.
Iron has a number of advantages over wood including longevity, greater strength with minimal thickness and the ability to curve and twist to many designs. Iron fences are more expensive than wood but far more durable and require less maintenance. They are usually less expensive than stone, brick or stucco walls....
Metal Fences: Climate and Weathering
Metal fences do not block sun, wind, sound or views. Unlike wood fences, they can be extremely cold or hot to the touch but they are also less likely to sag, twist or swell in response to fluctuating weather conditions. With high temperatures and strong solar exposure, metal fences can heat up enough to burn tender vines....
Metal Fences: Installation and Maintenance
In most counties, fences require permits. It is best to have property lines, set back limits and easements surveyed and staked. After permits have been issued, present the plans to bordering neighbors. Since metal fences are tend to be the same on both sides it is usually not necessary to worry which side should face the neighboring property.
Metal fences should be fabricated and installed by experienced professionals. The art of forming and welding metal properly takes at least three years training.It is important to specify the best quality hardware and to question the use of filler compounds to mask imperfect welding. A recurring problem in the installation of metal fencing is the discrepancy that occurs between field measurements and fabrication. Metal fencing is not easily reconfigured so accurate measurements are essential....
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