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Q&A How are backpacking conditions at Yosemite in April?

Looking at the webcam, it looks like things are still pretty wintery in that area. Being Michiganders, some snow is not going to deter us (we love winter camping), but we at least want to be prepa...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Koch‭  ·  edited 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A What is the easiest way to remove creosote from pots and pans?

I just returned from a five day trip during which we used a friend's Solo Stove (wood burner). My pots are now covered with a thick, sticky, black layer of creosote. I've tried steel wool and soa...

6 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Handling feminine hygiene on multiple-month treks?

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: Using hormonal bir...

4 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Clare Steen‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I prepare physically for a long distance thru-hike such as the Pacific Crest Trail?

I'm planning on hiking the PCT next summer (April 2020-August 2020). I have nearly eleven months to prepare, physically and mentally, and nearly eleven months to read up on the PCT. I have a lot ...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by hardtrailsaregood‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What equipment do I need for overnight water trail in a kayak?

My wife and I are avid inland, freshwater kayakers - both on calm lakes and up/down rivers and streams. We have only done day trips. We are also moderately experienced backcountry campers. Now w...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by nexus_2006‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I hike across the Grand Canyon if I don't have a backcountry permit?

I am going to try to hike across the Grand Canyon in May, from the South Rim to the North Rim, and back. Unfortunately, I have discovered that I am probably too late to secure a back-country permit...

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Affable Geek‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why did backcountry camping at Canyon de Chelly collapse?

Looking at Canyon de Chelly backcountry camping visitation by month: Backcountry camping went from usually more than a hundred per month, up to several hundred per month, throughout spring, summ...

0 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the laws for backcountry ("dispersed") camping in the US?

I'm planning on taking a trip across the US and was planning on doing as much dispersed camping (a.k.a.backcountry camping) as possible. I wanted to educate myself on where it is legal to go off tr...

5 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by PV22‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is "catskiing"?

On a hiking trail recently, I overheard some people talking about going "catskiing" as part of a winter vacation from school. Obviously, that doesn't mean skiing with or by means of a cat. What...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's the most remote place in the contiguous US?

The United States is a very developed place. Sometimes this can prove to be challenging when trying to find a place to get away from everything, especially east of the Mississippi where I reside. I...

5 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by manoftheson‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get started with packrafts?

I love hiking and I'm starting to love longer cycling trips too. I've done combined cycling/hiking trips (cycling to the trailhead of a hike). Last summer I met someone who carried an inflatable ra...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How would I find a hot spring?

I've been looking at a map of the hot springs in my state, and near my area there are 4 in a 60 mile range. These hot springs all are lined up in a straight line, and so my incredibly wishful think...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by ahota‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where can I go backcountry camping in southern Ontario Canada

Looking for locations near London Ontario Canada, within a 2 hour drive where I can hike in and set up camp. I'd prefer to not have to go past Toronto because of the heavy traffic, if I can avoid i...

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

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Q&A Warming cold hands and feet

I'm seeing great tips on here about swinging arms and legs to warm cold feet and hands in frigid conditions, but it dates back a bit. I'm looking to include 'field-tested' info on this in a magazin...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by M Gotthardt‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's a good place for a beginner to go backcountry camping in Oregon and California?

I am a beginner hiker who is looking to spend a few days alone in the woods while not putting myself at risk before I am familiar yet. Criteria: easily accessible by a normal car sufficiently r...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by ming yeow‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I get rid of mold on climbing skins for skis?

There is a bit of mold on the sticky side of my mohair climbing skins for my skis. How can I get rid of it?

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Ross‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Group Trips: 1 Large cook group or smaller cook groups of 3 or 4?

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 wel...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by manoftheson‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Yellowstone back country camping trip?

My wife and I are trying to figure out if back country camping in Yellowstone is something we are prepared for. We've never done this before, so the planning is the hardest part for us right now. W...

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by motoxer4533‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Lighting a fire using a flint and steel

On the spur of the moment I bought a flint and steel. This was mainly because it seems manly and cool. My main problem is I really struggle to light a fire with the thing and normally give up and u...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Will using kick-wax on my alpine touring skis ruin the bases?

My favourite backcountry ski area has a really long approach along a groomed trail. I started putting a bit of kick wax on the base of my skis so I could make better time on the flat instead of ski...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Groups: What are proper occasions for a large, shared hole for waste?

So of course the common standard for proper burying of solid human waste is burial in a cat-hole, and generally this means one hole per instance per person. This is what I practice and teach on per...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by manoftheson‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How much more difficult is the Haute Route than the Annapurna trek?

We've completed the Annapurna trek from Bhulbhule to Muktinath in 11 days without special difficulties or knee aches. How much harder would the Haute Route be? Would you consider doing the Tour du...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by ihadanny‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Inexpensive ways to learn cross-country skiing

I am temporarily relocating from a region with mild climate to Montréal. I run almost every day, in summer and winter, as the temperatures rarely go much below freezing point. Now, I guess I will h...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by henning -- reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I prevent blisters in ski boots?

Possible Duplicate: How do I treat hot spots and blisters when I have no moleskin? How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place? I often get blisters in ...

0 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Ross‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How long does it take to hear back about a Grand Canyon Backcountry permit application

We've applied for corridor campsites for May 2013 - problem was that we applied January 21st. How long does it generally take to hear if we've got reservations? (Our alternative is to wait and ...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by user2027‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Toothpaste in the back-country and the principle of leave no trace

I am a staunch proponent of leave no trace. I don't carry dish detergent (sand and small rocks work much better on stainless steel anyways,) and I don't use soap or shampoo, not even of the biodegr...

12 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by DudeOnRock‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I rescue someone lost in an avalanche?

If someone from our group is caught in an avalanche, what can I do to rescue them?

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to clean bones found outside?

On a recent walk my girlfriend and I discovered a decomposed horse carcass, nothing but bones left. We took some photos and moved on. She's now decided that the bones would make great ornaments and...

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

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Q&A Hiking map for Hokkaido and/or other resources

I plan to go hiking in Hokkaido next spring. I'd like to hike two weeks and to keep away from the cities during this time. I'd like to visit Daisetsuzan Park and Shiretoko Park. I've read about Da...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Shan-x‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to protect a body in the wilderness?

I am hiking in the wilderness, a round trip to civilization and back is at least 24 hours. I know where I am and I can return to the same spot. If my hiking partner dies, how can/should I protec...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a good length for first back country skis?

I am looking for my first skitour skis. I have main focus 90% on ascent, and 10% on descent (mostly on piste). I am 184 cm heigh, and weight is 87kg. What should I consider? my weight? inclusive...

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

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Q&A How to learn ski touring

I love the idea of ski touring. However, I wonder what would be the best way to learn it. Should I focus on learning alpine and cross-country skiing and then combine the two, or should I rather jus...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Paul Paulsen‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are some bare essentials camping spots for first-timers in England?

I've always loved going camping, from the age of about 6. I've also always loved watching Bear Grylls' various TV shows from a similar age. Already you can probably see where this is going! I fini...

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

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Q&A Carrying skis attached to backpack

I am getting back country skis and was thinking of doing some trips where the hike up is too steep to do on skis. I was wondering what are some good ways of attaching skis to a backpack. I came acr...

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

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Q&A How do I Plan a Hiking Trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

I need some help planning a a hiking trip to CO. I have been on a couple of hiking trips and have grown up going into the mountains with my family but I have never been the one to plan a trip. I'm ...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by Jared Christensen‭  ·  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 What can I do to discourage people from littering in the back country?

There are few feelings worse than hiking deep into an area that should be pristine and finding garbage. What are some steps that I could take to help prevent or lessen this?

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Looking for trails that are open in Iceland in mid-March for a multi-day hike?

Looking for trails that are open in mid-March for a multi-day hike. I believe Laugavegur is closed, and I haven't found much in the way of marked trails.

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

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Q&A How can I tell what time it is without a watch?

Assuming I don't have a watch or other time-telling device with me in the wilderness, is there a way to know what time it is? I don't necessarily want to know the exact minute of the day, but a gen...

4 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by jeffreywrichards‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to set up my snowboard binding for the backcountry

I'm riding a pretty standard "binding setting" since ever. Just didn't bother me yet because I always was extremely fit. Lately I recognized that it's not that easy anymore since I got older ;P and...

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

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Q&A What to look for in an Umbrella for Backpacking?

I recently took a short camping trip with a couple of friends when we encountered some intermittent showers. I foolishly forgot to check the forecast and forgot my waterproof jacket. I was handed a...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Zach L‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Backcountry Skiing Bindings compatible with soft boots

I love downhill and cross country skiing and am getting into back country skiing. Cross country boots are great for comfort because they're soft. Downhill boots are great for turning in part becaus...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by have_beard_will_ski‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the proper etiquette for back country camps with assigned spaces when people take a different site?

Recently, my family hiked in to a back country camp in a national park. We had an assigned space within the campground but when we arrived our space had been occupied by a camper registered in anot...

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

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Q&A Distinguish iced snow from powder

We found ourselves in a pretty dangerous situation once. We were snowboarding in the backcountry and came to a spot where a rock on the left side and a slope on the right side built a path (about 3...

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

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Q&A How to dry Gore-Tex boots in the field

I'm thinking of switching from old and heavy army boots to modern trekking ones. Trying to choose between Gore-Tex and leather with waterproof coating only, I can't get over a simple question - ...

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

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Q&A Minimizing ecological impact of winter-sports in the backcountry

I have heard that skiers and snowboarders can do a lot of damage to an ecosystem. I am interested in the following backcountry wintersport activities and would like to do them responsibly. cross-...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by DudeOnRock‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where can I find additional resources about Wildlands Provincial parks in Alberta?

I'm planning an overnight hiking trip in Alberta, it will involve one night of camping. I know that in Alberta you are allowed to "random camp" in Wildland Provincial parks, so I'll be heading to o...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by user453441‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Trail gun for protection against bears

Choosing a trail gun is proving more challenging than I would like. What handgun calibres are powerful enough to provide some protection against aggressive bears? I want something manageable en...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Andrew Ogden‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Outdoor activities for shoulder season

I am in Toronto, Canada. From mid May to mid September, there is a ton to do outdoors. Fishing, hiking, canoeing ,kayaking , sailing, camping etc etc. In winter, January to March , there is skiing...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Victor123‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to prepare for and survive wildfire?

In some areas, such as the western US, wildfires are common during the summer dry season. "Fire safety" advice usually centers on not starting a wildfire, e.g. extinguishing or avoiding campfires....

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Nate Eldredge‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭