https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/467.rssNew Posts Tagged 'trekking' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2023-03-07T17:28:30Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45249How to grade a trek?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092013-09-19T17:01:09Z2023-03-07T17:28:30Z<p>What are the criteria used for grading a trek?
One article that I came across provided the following set criteria for grading:</p>
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<li>Duration.</li>
<li>Terrain (includes altitude). </li>...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40538Accessibility of hiking trails in Nepal during DecemberRicketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092017-05-17T09:08:08Z2020-08-20T13:46:13Z<p>I'm planning on Annapurna base camp or Manaslu circuit trek in December (mostly the end of December). I know December is the winter season in Nepal and is expected to be quite cold at that time....https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58029Trekking with a donkeyamphibienthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172742018-12-06T04:06:06Z2020-05-01T15:36:58Z<p>I've just seen a documentary in which a guy trekks through some rugged terrain while he has his cargo on a donkey. It's a pretty cool and versatile animal overall.</p>
<p>What are some pros and...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59875Guidebook for Hiking activities around GenevanGlacTOwnShttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/323682019-12-04T21:28:38Z2020-02-25T05:50:28Z<p>Any recommendations for good hiking books describing trails, camp sites (back- and front-country), etc. along with their topology, difficulty levels for Switzerland, especially around Geneva? So...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/42780Handling feminine hygiene on multiple-month treks?Clare Steenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/200042012-02-03T02:46:46Z2019-10-01T10:07:53Z<p>How can I handle multiple months of menstrual cycles on a long trek like the Appalachian Trail? I am asking about how to handle the mess. Here are my personal considerations:</p>
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<li>Usi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49957How should we protect ourselves from a lightning strike?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392015-12-09T09:40:34Z2019-08-13T00:29:55Z<p>We are in the great outdoors and a massive thunderstorm will be over us soon. What steps should we take to be safe from a lightning strike? </p>
<p>This question is not "am I safe in my tent" e...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55796Are there tents with better space-to-weight ratio than tunnel tents?fgysin reinstate Monicahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171622018-02-21T13:01:09Z2019-08-05T15:39:24Z<p>Sadly after many years my trusted Helsport tunnel tent<sup>1</sup> took some damage in a storm that I'm not sure will be repairable. I'm therefore looking into the possibility of getting a new t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41819How to carry perishable foods on a multi-day trip, without it going rotten?ALHhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/175742015-04-26T05:24:04Z2019-07-29T12:20:02Z<p>We want to trek in a jungle for 4 days and we want to carry sufficient food for all days without it becoming rotten. Is there a special tool we should buy or a specific case to take into account...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59209What are effective trekking-groceries in terms of energy/mass ratio while maintaining a healthy balance of carbs, fats, proteins and vitamins?Andreas Schwabhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179222019-07-17T14:25:44Z2019-07-17T18:34:50Z<p>Sure it is nice to carry around huge packs of fresh vegetables and some beef in order to prepare a proper dish. However, it takes up space and moreover lots of mass in your backpack.</p>
<p>Als...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58930What temperature rating of sleeping bag, season of tent and R value of a pad are needed for autumn camping in Norway?GittingGudhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/176272019-06-11T18:13:12Z2019-06-25T19:20:47Z<p>I'm currently planning a trekking trip in the north of Norway in September/early October.</p>
<p>Because most of my current gear is way to heavy or only for hot weather I'm buying a new set of ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50377Adjustable cross-country-skiing poles vs trekking polesamphibienthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172742016-01-25T19:37:15Z2019-06-19T12:04:53Z<p>Are there any features to regular trekking poles that adjustable cross-country ski poles do not have? I know that many people use trekking poles for snowshoeing but are there any reason adjustab...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58966Trekking in Russia similar to KungsledenNonehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/315422019-06-15T21:05:58Z2019-06-15T21:05:58Z<p>I've been walking the Kungsleden in the Sweden Lapland recently and I enjoyed it very much. I'd like to try again a similar trek but this time I'd love to go to either Kamchatka or South Siberia...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46576Week long trek, how far each day? pace?Alexanderhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/212072014-07-28T08:55:07Z2019-06-12T13:13:49Z<p><strong>Background info:</strong>
For environment, it is southwestern British Columbia and the weather is fair and there is plenty of water around.</p>
<p>Pace wise, on level terrain, with or w...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50085Descending a dry grass slope with serious inclination and exposureWedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002015-12-18T07:28:39Z2019-06-06T05:44:11Z<p><a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/q/340/2303">This post here</a> mainly talks about Ice slopes I reckon.</p>
<p>The region where I live, we don't have Ice slopes, but we have lots of ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58680Google Map Hiking TrailNikhilhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/181072019-04-25T21:21:46Z2019-04-27T16:17:04Z<p>What do the red and blue solid curves in this Google Map indicate?<br />
This is around Dachstein, Austria.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hah3A.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39651What's a good back-up wood and alcohol stove?Paul Paulsenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173422014-04-25T22:12:38Z2019-03-11T23:44:29Z<p>I am looking for a back-up stove capable of burning wood and alcohol.
Can you suggest one?
I would like it to</p>
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<li>burn alcohol and wood (most important)</li>
<li>be cheap</li>
<li>be s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46439What are the Pros and Cons of Trekking Solo?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002014-07-16T09:01:38Z2019-03-11T12:40:43Z<p>I was going through <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/1453/the-outdoors-solitude-and-dealing-with-loneliness?rq=1">this amazing post here</a> at TGO which talks of trekking s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53436Should I use one or two trekking poles?eirenaioshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/175172017-02-12T18:55:26Z2019-03-04T04:26:19Z<p>I am preparing for a Himalayan Expedition which requires trekking pole.Trekking altitude 16000 ft and melting snow. I haven't used any aluminium/carbon fiber poles yet.</p>
<p>I usually find a ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58176Timberland classic 6 inch boots for mountain hiking/trekkingYogeschhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/306772019-01-01T10:55:17Z2019-01-02T19:15:51Z<p>The original Timberland classic 6-inch boots were made 40 years ago for the cold, wet and mountainous terrain of New England. They were innovative footwear for their time, but now have become mo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58073Why are zip-in (fleece + hardshell) jackets so rare?Martin Thomahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/16462018-12-13T20:46:36Z2018-12-21T10:48:18Z<p>I'm currently looking for a couple of things for a Nepal trekking trip. Two things are a good hardshell and a thick fleece jacket. I once had a super cheap fleece + hardshell which I could "zip ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58031What is the feed/day limit for various pack animals?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-12-06T15:04:47Z2018-12-17T22:09:05Z<p>Wikipedia lists these <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pack_animal#Diversity" rel="nofollow noreferrer">common pack animals</a></p>
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<li>Camel</li>
<li>Yak</li>
<li>Reindeer</li>
<li>...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53316What could possibly go wrong in Sarek?sammexhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/263762017-02-04T22:43:02Z2018-12-03T15:12:03Z<p>I want to go hiking in Sweden this summer with a few friends (forming a group of about 5-7 people) for one or two weeks. The goals we targeted were mainly Kungsleden and Sarek. While a hike on K...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57958What are quality differences between Fleece?Martin Thomahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/16462018-11-25T06:24:34Z2018-11-26T10:35:53Z<p>I'm currently preparing for 3 weeks of Trekking in March in Nepal (Lukla / Cho La Pass / Everest Base Camp...). One thing my guide told me to bring is a Fleece jacket.</p>
<p>I'm confused by th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41927What clothing or gear should I wear to prevent ticks?sergehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/199382014-10-03T20:56:55Z2018-08-09T13:32:28Z<p>When I hunt grouse I usually wear hip waders to be able to cross small creeks and to not get my pants wet from dew. </p>
<p>My problem is that I get a lot of junk collected in my waders, and sp...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56497Shoes for hiking and minor rock climbing in Australia?Nigel Fdshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/289312018-05-21T01:37:00Z2018-06-26T00:02:11Z<p>The reason I'm asking this is, I currently have a pair which I purchased from KMart for around $30 AUD, I've been using them for a while but I found they do not have proper griping on steep and ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56254Are trades routes and/or mountain routes still used?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002018-04-19T07:08:06Z2018-06-22T10:56:13Z<p><strong>Some background:</strong></p>
<p>I live in the western part of state of Maharashtra, India. The city of Pune is located on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deccan_Plateau" rel...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56693Getting lost and circling a trail in a loop?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002018-06-12T15:40:49Z2018-06-13T12:05:01Z<p>What is the term for that phenomenon when someone in wilderness start experiencing a strange situation? When,</p>
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<li>They aren't certain that they have lost the route</li>
<li>They may or...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53687Hiking with kids - what are the right distances?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392017-03-08T06:59:54Z2018-06-01T18:45:41Z<p>We're currently planning a tour in the alps. Nothing too big. Just going uphill with the cable-way and then doing 15 km on top. This is because we've a 2 year and a 5 year old girl with us. We c...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56103Effective breathing techniques for high inclination, tougher hikesRicketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-04-03T08:41:22Z2018-05-15T15:07:41Z<p>I've come across a lot of articles talking of breathing techniques while running. However, I've not come across any which talks of breathing techniques for tough hikes (tough in terms of inclina...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56161How to prevent metal eyelets from rusting?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-04-10T12:47:45Z2018-04-19T04:44:40Z<p>I have these hiking shoes that have metal hook type of eyelets. Since I frequently go to the leech infested areas of the western ghats in India, I'm forced to use salt on my shoes to prevent lee...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56166How to find water in thick tropical forests?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-04-11T09:13:13Z2018-04-19T04:43:58Z<p>A couple of years ago, we hiked up <a href="https://www.google.co.in/search?q=amedikallu&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidooKl8LHaAhWBqI8KHWSaDl8Q_AUICygC&biw=1920&...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45413Trekking solo in Western Ghats, IndiaJoshhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/209842013-11-06T08:37:05Z2018-04-16T10:41:18Z<p>I have read a few blogs about people and their solo trekking experiences. At the first glance at it, 'whether to trek solo or not' sounds like an opinion based thing, but I wonder if there are a...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56216Do I have to have a guide for the Milam Glacier trek in India?Vladimir Vinarskyhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/291742018-04-15T16:19:52Z2018-04-16T09:16:28Z<p>Does anybody know whether it is mandatory to have a guide for the Milam Glacier trek in Uttarakhand, India? What about permits? </p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45479What are possible trekking routes in the Atacama region in Chile in mid April?Giomsenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171722013-12-03T16:31:15Z2018-04-11T10:43:40Z<p>I would like to visit northern Chile and particularly the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atacama_Desert" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Atacama</a> region. The goal would be to trek in the ar...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56104Is it easier for shorter people to walk the slopes of a mountain due to a lower center of gravity?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-04-03T09:39:45Z2018-04-03T20:56:39Z<p>Apart from the obvious advantages of longer strides and reach, does a higher center of gravity make it more difficult for taller people to walk the slopes of a mountain? Or in other terms, do sh...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56060Should one deliberately eat more and put on weight before going on long treks?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-03-29T06:25:45Z2018-03-29T07:01:56Z<p>Recently I saw a podcast of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCf-KJOxKAU" rel="noreferrer">Alex Honnold with Rich Roll</a> where Alex speaks about deliberately eating up and gaining weig...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55936How can I prepare my body for a relatively hard hike?Deutche Knabehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/288712018-03-16T14:36:47Z2018-03-19T10:40:01Z<p>I'm from Munich, Germany. There is a German highest mountain Zugspitze (2.962m) close to the city (2 hours with a train), and I want to climb it in spring. Base camp is 700m high.</p>
<p>There ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55834What are the possible risks of exercising at high altitudes?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-02-28T12:10:14Z2018-03-08T05:28:23Z<p>Are there any possible risks of exercising (body weight, calisthenics only) at high altitudes? I'm talking of altitudes above 4500m. The whole premise is not to lose muscle mass.</p>
<p>Backgro...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54623Can I expect to visit Camp 1 and beyond on an Everest base camp expedition?user1721135https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/183642017-07-21T12:09:34Z2018-02-15T22:16:29Z<p>I am planning to do a 16 day "standard" Everest base camp trek in Nepal coming September.</p>
<p>Can I expect to visit Camp 1 (or even beyond?) as well or is this completely off limits for casu...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45419Trekking solo in South AfricaJoshhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/209842013-11-08T07:03:28Z2018-02-09T05:29:27Z<p>This is an almost similar question to this one: <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/4851/trekking-solo-in-western-ghats-india">Trekking solo in Western Ghats, India</a></p>
<p...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46022Group Trips: 1 Large cook group or smaller cook groups of 3 or 4?manofthesonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/176722014-04-21T21:06:20Z2017-12-19T03:48:14Z<p>On trips I lead, we always split up into smaller cook groups, yet I did have one occasion a long time ago where we cooked as one large cook group. Long enough that I don't remember if it worked ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41894When should you carry a firearm when hiking/trekking?That Idiothttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172032014-09-26T20:33:45Z2017-12-16T20:16:46Z<p>When my friend planned to hike the Appalachian trail, his mother insisted he take her small handgun. I didn't think it would be a great idea in that case, but I'm sure there must be times when s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45591Making my own Vapor Barrier Liner for a mummy sleeping bagChrisRhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/213372014-01-03T00:10:57Z2017-12-16T18:33:08Z<p>I'm trekking up the Kilimanjaro and planned on using my sleeping bag which is rated for -10 / +10 with an extreme at -17 degree Celsius. I read that temperatures may plunge down to -25° at ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49146UV Protection while trekking at 5000m for myopic visionsinghsumithttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/225622015-08-24T11:36:19Z2017-12-16T02:49:05Z<p>I have trouble seeing distant things and have myopia. Thus I prefer glasses with my prescription number (which is both cylindrical and spherical). I want protection from UV rays as I am going to...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44766How can I conserve water over long treks?yuritsukihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/209062013-05-18T21:24:51Z2017-12-16T02:37:33Z<p>Is there any way I can balance out drinking water when taking a trek, or simply taking a hike to one of the local peaks around here? Even if I come stocked, I tend to end up run out of water clo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48541How do I reliably diagnose my own dehydration?Vorachttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/62572015-06-16T05:16:30Z2017-12-16T02:23:41Z<p>Drinking too much (and wasting it) or insufficient water quantity can be dangerous. The current method that I am using to judge if I am doing it correctly is urine colour:</p>
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<li>clear wh...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49679Best method of carrying fruits over a period of 3 days while on a trekWedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002015-11-20T04:50:17Z2017-12-15T18:15:14Z<p>While trekking, I prefer having fruits in the <em>real</em> form, not dried ones and no pulp or juices.</p>
<p>When carried without being squished fruits like apple, litchi and strawberries don...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47372Tips and tricks for backpacking with a guitarmanofthesonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/176722014-11-18T16:49:11Z2017-12-06T03:37:23Z<p>There are numerous compact and travel guitars that exist, some of which are designed specifically for outdoor pursuits like backpacking. <a href="http://alpacaguitar.com/alpaca-carbon-fiber-trav...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51667Where can I find good topographical maps of Peru?Alex Cloughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/193772016-07-05T19:37:01Z2017-12-05T02:04:57Z<p>Disclaimer: I'm not even sure if this is an appropriate question for this forum, but I lack the requisite reputation to ask for a judgement call on meta.</p>
<p>I'm in the very early stages of ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46851How to understand contour map and plan a possible trekking route using one such contour map?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002014-08-23T11:30:19Z2017-12-05T02:04:28Z<p>I am planning for a trek in coming winters. Thats not a regular or a trodden trail, its more of an optimistic approach onto a mountain. All the information that I have says that I was never a ro...