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Q&A Trek-able peaks in the himalayan range

Recently climbed a summit name Stok Kangri(6153m) in Leh, India. I wanted to know if there are similar high altitude peaks which can be climbed without much of mountaineering expertise required in ...

5 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Ricketyship‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there a (long-distance-) trail without any available maps?

I'm a cartographer specialized in trekking/hiking maps in scale from 1:75.000 to 1:25.000 for regions without any accessible base maps. Now, I'm looking for new work for the next projects :) Perha...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by MAP‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How long until I develop immunity to stomach flu / travelers' disease?

I was in Nepal two years ago and got the stomach flu. Last time I was only in Kathmandu and Pokhara and didn't do any trekking, so it was not critical, although it was very unpleasant. Two years l...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by user1721135‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can you get permanent brain damage by spending a day at 10,000ft (~3000m) altitude?

I read some articles that suggested that even moderately high altitudes can lead to some irreversible brain damage. Thus, I was wondering whether that is actually possible and what is its likelihoo...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Todor Petrov‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to apply duct tape and mole skin to prevent blisters?

In response to a question that was asked regarding preventing/treating blisters, a reputed and a respectable climber (DavidR) said: "Having 'duct tape', 'mole skin', or other adhesive products,...

3 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can horses ford deeper/faster rivers than humans?

Is it safe to follow a equestrian trail and assume I can ford where the horse-trail does? Or should I expect equestrians to ford rivers too deep or swift to ford on foot? I'm thinking of the situ...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there a smartwatch/activity tracker lasting 20 days for a trek to Everest Base Camp?

I am looking for an activity watch that lasts at least 20 days, since it's for a trip to the ME Base Camp. It should have these features: 20 days + batteries * HR monitor (chest band/wrist) * ...

4 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by JELLEJ‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Whippet as trekking pole?

I was wondering if whippet could be used as a trekking pole? Question arises from hiking on steep hills (no snow, dry grass), where any additional grip would be really helpful. I've read that most ...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Tomas Smagurauskas‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Legal situation for camping in the German Elbsandsteingebirge

Am I allowed to bivouac in the German Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains)? If no, is it considered as a peccadillo/unenforced law (Kavaliersdelikt)? In both countries ((Czech and Ge...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I be sure that I'm ready to do the Three Peaks Challenge?

I'm going to be participating in the UK National Three Peaks Challenge at the end of next month. For those who are unaware; the Three Peaks consists of hiking the highest peak in England, Scotland ...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Cthulhu‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the best possible ways of indicating a 'closed' trail?

I live in a region where you have trails that are open any time of the year, some of the other trails are usable throughout the year except rainy (monsoon) season. There are also rare cases of the ...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the easiest trekking routes in Sarek National Park in Sweden?

What are the easiest trekking routes to take in Sarek National Park in Sweden? Consider late summer, Saltoluokta and Kvikkjokk as starting/ending points, 5 to 7 days without access to food store. ...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Ondska‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are cheap Packable Backpacks reliable enough for a long day strenuous hike?

I will be going to a series of 6 to 10 hours day hikes in Hokkaido, Japan. Some of these hikes are strenuous in effort, and involves different terrains. The weather should include some rain, but fo...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Tarek Khalil‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Interested in trekking to Annapurna Base Camp

I got injured at the age of 16 and damaged my right knee ligament. I had a surgery. After gaining strength, I started playing again and that damaged the reconstruction. And now, at the age of 34, w...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Joyjeet‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to dry wet shoes quickly?

Is there a way to dry the shoes out when they get wet? I am referring to situations specially when I can not hang them out to dry. Consider a situation wherein I am trekking in the night, and I nee...

6 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the best type of shoe to wear for crossing deep rivers?

I'm heading up for some walking to Scotland soon. I will need to cross multiple rivers. I have no interest in crossing wearing my walking boots as so many people like to do as wet feet are the wo...

10 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Undistraction‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Pressing the knee while ascending

Usually I have a walking stick with me. But this time around I didn't have one along. With the hot and humid weather adding to the woes, we were going up a seemingly unending ascent. The constant ...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Trekking in Mongolia without a guide?

I would like to visit Mongolia next year and organize a trek with my girlfriend. We are skilled trekkers and we would prefer to avoid to hire a guide. We both experienced treks with guide in Nepal,...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Giomsen‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What kind of portable light is going to be effective at illuminating my path?

Currently I own what I would call the most basic flashlight. It's a small cylinder with a single bulb within a reflective cone. It seems to do a very poor job at helping me follow the dirt path fro...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Itai‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Resources for finding organised treks based on specific criteria

I'm unsure where to go this summer/autumn. Among my options would be to join an organised trek somewhere I wouldn't (currently) want to go independently (such as for experience, language, cultural...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Telescopic trekking poles: clamp vs. screw system

I'm looking to get a new pair of trekking poles for my next trek as I find them an invaluable tool on longer hikes with higher pack load. It seems others and science agree to some degree at least, ...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭

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Q&A How to clean vomit from camping gear?

Some background. Whilst car camping down in Weymouth recently I was unfortunate enough to encounter a stomach bug (we initially thought it was food poisoning but later realised it was a bug as my o...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Aravona‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What should a rescue team be equipped with?

The last weekend when I was coming back home from a trek on Sunday noon, I got a news about this accident that took place. The place was on the way, so instead of choosing to rest at home, I chose ...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Maintaining a Mountain Hut

I loved and appreciate the concept of Mountain Huts. Though I have never visited one, this really sounds appealing. In my country, India, we don't have Mountain Huts, so we have to manage it all on...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Appropriate terms for activities like camping, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, wilderness survival?

Outdoor adventure activities seems like a mouthful, so I was wondering if there was a more appropriate term for such activities? Wikipedia suggests 'Outdoor Recreation' but that implies these to b...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by geoboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Designing a sustainable and portable high-energy diet

I need some help designing a diet for extended multi-day treks which is sustainable, provides high-energy but still remains somehow portable. For some reason my efforts so far were not very success...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How did/do scouts venture into the wild?

Scouts, messengers, pioneers exploring the frontiers of civilization - images of these sorts of characters paints an ancient archetype, one that I think could be useful to understand in present tim...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by cr0‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin

This, I believe, most of outdoor people once in a while do have to deal with: Rashes between thighs, around the groin. This may really screw the entire trip and make it annoyingly miserable to walk...

11 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get prepared for Fjällräven Classic hiking tour?

The Fjällräven Classic is a hiking tour with 110 km. How do I need to train to be able to carry around 20 kg over a distance of 110 km in varying terrain? I have around a year to get prepared. I'...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get prepared for Fj&#xE4;llr&#xE4;ven Classic hiking tour?

The Fjällräven Classic is a hiking tour with 110 km. How do I need to train to be able to carry around 20 kg over a distance of 110 km in varying terrain? I have around a year to get prepared. I'...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it feasible to plot my own trekking route from Lima to Cusco?

Per the recommendation of ppl, I'm breaking this question out into separate posts, so here goes: Is it feasible for me to plot my own route through the Andes, as opposed to keeping to established ...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Alex Clough‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Lapland UKK hike in late-May

My dad and I are planning to hike the Lapland UKK from Aittajarvi to Kiilopää in late-May (22-30).We are planning to drive from Helsinki to Saariselkä, about 12 hours drive. Is it possible to dri...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by TomCo‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Differences between the right and the left trekking sock

As I put on my trekking-socks last weekend, I wondered what might be the differences between the left and the right sock (besides the "mirrored" design)?

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Adjusting the Torso setting for the backpack

I have been using backpacks which did not have setting for Torso adjustment. This time around I have bought myself a backpack with such adjustment. Product Link: Quechua backpack Product I thin...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why bring a multitool on long treks?

I have been trekking for years now, mostly in Scandinavia, Canada and Peru. For most of treks we had to be sustainable and carry food for 10-14 days at a time - so weight is always a big issue. Ob...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by fgysin reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A On a coast to coast walk across Scotland, which areas would require the most self-sufficiency?

As a keen hiker with some time off I am considering a self-supported walk across Scotland. Which route/locations would encompass the most self-sufficiency (wild camping/hammock locations) whilst b...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Venture2099‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What equipment is needed for glacier hiking?

What is the exact equipment I need for walking safely on glaciers? The route I will be taking is the Hvannadalshnukur ascend from the ring road and same path descend. From what I could find out the...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by mega_creamery‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Tips for a novice backpacker

I would like to get into backpacking and make 2-3 day backpacking trips in moderate climatic conditions in mountainous terrains (mid-Atlantic U.S. or Central Europe, spring-fall). I am looking for...

6 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by amphibient‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the primary considerations when trekking across the Olympic National Park, Greece including a summit of Mount Olympus?

In 2015 I am planning to make a solo traverse of the Olympic National Park in Greece, including a summit of Mount Olympus. I am a former soldier and team medic with considerable experience in th...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Venture2099‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Good two-day tour for the "Trekkingh&#xFC;tten" in the saxon switzerland

Since May 2015, the German Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) has so called "Trekkinghütten" (trekking cabins). However, due to the fact that they're pretty new, there aren't really any...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Men using a women's trekking backpack

I'm planning a trekking in Torres del Paine (Chile) and El Chaten (Argentina) and my actual backpack has 50l and I'm afraid 50l isn't enough for a 20 day trip with 10 days trekking. A friend of m...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Rodrigo Menezes‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to find a trekking buddy

Unfortunately none of my friends seem to be very interested in trekking through Sweden. However, you can't just pick a random person and say: "Let's go!", can you? I mean it's the only contact pers...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by OddDeer‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What food is good to take trekking for acid reflux?

There are quite a few questions here about suitable foods for different excursions / types of food to take etc. Inspired by questions like this and this I decided to finally ask this one. I happen...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Aravona‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Walking stick or Pole

I have never fancied using a stick or pole for hiking. With a heavy backpack, its always tiring to walk, especially on an ascend. Last weekend it was the same east side story for me. Seeing me str...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Acclimatizing to Hot weather

When people discuss Acclimatization, it is generally observed that they refer to higher altitudes, or colder weather. While, acclimatization is not only applicable to higher altitudes and/or cold ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which month would be, on probability, the best month to trek on the Isle of Skye, Scotland?

I am an experienced hiker/hillwalker and plan to tackle the Trotternish Ridge on Skye , possibly a few other coastal walks, whilst also taking a reconnaissance look at The Cuillin. My plan is to s...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Venture2099‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can I mix the contents of a cigarette with Odomos to prevent leech bites?

I read tobacco leaves can be used to prevent leech bites. I'm unable to find tobacco leaves so can I use cigarettes instead?

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by rohithpr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why did I get goosebumps after drinking water while walking in Hot and Humid weather?

I have observed a strange thing happening with me these days. In India, month of March to May are of Summer with extreme heat, May to be worst. Midday, the mercury rises up to 40oC. I was walking o...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Insoles rolling in when shoes are wet

I have a pair of shoes that are really not water-proof. But they are good for not-so-serious treks and have a superb grip over all sorts of terrain in India. The only trouble I seem to have with ...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A A Hat or a Cap?

Considering a scenario that one is hiking a lot in the indian sub-continent, what is better in order to mitigate the issues one may face due to bright sunny day? A hat or a simple cap?

4 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭