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Q&A How to descend a few exposed scrambling moves with minimal equipment?

I plan to visit a summit which involves a few hours of easy scrambling, with a slightly more technical part at the end, which is very short (2-3 m) but exposed. I expect no problems on the way up b...

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by anatolyg‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A When clipping into quickdraws, is it dangerous to pass a finger through the gate?

When learning to sport climb, I was taught not to pass any of my fingers through the gate of the carabiner when clipping into a quickdraw. Lest any of my fingers get stuck and degloved in the case ...

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by Moormanly‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What basic body position should I be in during a downhill ski run?

I'm doing downhill (alpine) skiing on the piste. The slopes I'm on range from blue (easiest) to black (hardest). I have been taught something called "the basic position"? (described below) How do...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Jennie Thompson‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question skiing technique
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Q&A Correct way to wield a machete?

I regularly use a machete to clear brush. I must be using the wrong technique for the tool ... or the wrong tool given my technique. In order to maximize the speed of the blade, I rotate my wrist...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by feetwet‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question gear technique
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Q&A When trimming my sails, why would I want them to stand flat, versus having some belly?

The other day, this question (Why did wetting down canvas sails increase the speed of a sailing ship?) was asked regarding the historical practice of wetting down sails. The current answer quotes ...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by cobaltduck‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question sailing technique
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Q&A How does one steer a two-person kayak?

My wife and I recently bought an inflatable, tandem kayak. I grew up canoeing and we've had many enjoyable outings on the water together, so I thought two-person kayaking would be relatively easy....

5 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Jon Ericson‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question kayaks technique
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Q&A Caught in the rain without rainwear or raingear

If you are caught out in the rain without any rainwear, raingear and nowhere to hide out, how can you minimalize the damage? I've seen things like: holding a bag over the head wearing a plastic ...

5 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by user3306356‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where and when do I use these lures [new fisher]

This is my assortment of lures/bait: (The can is Gulp! Earthworms) I went fishing and caught my first fish today with the golden spoon in the red box to the 2nd far right (below the daredev...

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

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Q&A What are the steps in the PBUS method of belaying?

The more common way of belaying is called PBUS which stands for Pull, Under, Brake, Slide. What is the correct way to do this (including illustrations)?

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are there any concrete techniques for down climbing?

I mostly boulder and I don't like to jump down from the top of the route, because my ankles/knees/back feels weird when landing. However, when I climb down sometimes my arms feel even more tired th...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by user3667089‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What kind of technique is required for bouldering outdoors?

I've been bouldering in rock climbing gyms for a while and am able to send V2~V3s. I've never bouldered outdoors before and I wonder what are the differences, and are there any outdoor specific tec...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by user3667089‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rigs for carrying axes and machetes

When I go trail-clearing I generally carry two machetes and a felling ax, but I haven't found a practical way to sling them so I can work with one without taking off the other tools. The machetes ...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by feetwet‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to quarter an elk in the field

I slowly want to get prepared for my trip to the USA. I think about going for an elk. So I asked myself what may be the best way to quarter an elk in the field. What are the basic steps and techniq...

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

Question hunting technique elk
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Q&A How much wood can the average person expect to chop in a day?

Winter is coming. I need lots of wood to keep warm. I know there are many variables involved but I would like to get a rough estimate of what one can expect to chop in a day. Assumptions Averag...

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

Question technique firewood
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Q&A What are the different techniques to jam in a crack?

I have been told that climbing cracks is very much a methodical procedure. Especially in places like Yosemite and Indian creek, where the cracks can be the only feature of the rock that can be used...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by imsodin‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there a technique to snow-shoeing besides "walk on the snow"?

I've spent a lot more time cross-country skiing than I have snowshoeing, but have some snowshoeing opportunities available to me in the near future. In the few times I have gone snowshoeing, I've b...

4 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by nhinkle‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get a beached pontoon boat back into the water?

My neighbor has asked me to pull their pontoon boat out of the lake to store for winter. However, this particular boat has been beached, so much so that I cannot push it back in to the water which...

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

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Q&A What are ways to reduce swinging momentum when climbing?

I'm working on a problem in bouldering where the swinging of my feet take the grip away from my fingers and throw me off. Specifically, I am in a bat-hang, and need to reach an edge hold about 3.5...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Andrew Cheong‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to walk on the hot beach or rather hot sand?

Last time I was on vacation in Italy, I decided to go barefooted for a run on the beach in the evening. Lovely idea, wasn't it? It was not! The beach felt like a volcano! Which gear or techniques...

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

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Q&A How to throw a tomahawk

I always wanted to try "axe throwing". I decided to go with a tomahawk. What are the basic steps and techniques to throw a tomahawk?

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

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Q&A How to attach a shackle to vertical square tubes by using a rope?

I want to hang up a hammock. There are vertical square tubes made of galvanized steel of 10cm x 10cm. I want to hang up my hammock by using ropes (polyester, ⌀6mm, 9500N) and shackles. The rope sho...

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

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Q&A How to safely train for and grip pockets?

I was spurred to post this after reading Which fingers to use in a 2 finger pocket when rock climbing? Last year I injured myself training on a shallow three finger pocket with an open hand grip...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Mr.Wizard‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which fingers to use in a 2 finger pocket when rock climbing?

While rock climbing, when crimping a hold, I always use my index finger (and whatever other fingers fit) since I can stack my thumb on top. For two finger pockets is it better to use your index and...

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

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Q&A Newbie going fishing in a lake. Which of these lures would be best?

I'm new to fishing and I'm going to try to visit a lake in an hour or so. There are rumored to be pike, brasen, crucian carps and more types of carp too, eels and tench. I heard there are plenty ...

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

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Q&A How to walk on wet, slightly rotten wood?

I've had serious problems walking on such wet, slightly rotten(*) wood this weekend. It was extremely slippery even though I was wearing my hiking boots. As soon I applied pressure onto the food...

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

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Q&A Protection from rain - running vs. walking

Let's assume there's a reason to stay dry from rain. You've a form of a basecamp which can keep you dry. Is it better to walk or to run back through the rain? The crux (imho!): Running reduc...

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

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Q&A Went fishing on the river for full day, caught one fish; normal?

My dad, brothers and I grew up fishing. However, the vast majority of our fishing has been set it and forget it fishing for catfish, mostly at night. My dad and father-in-law are in town for Thank...

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

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Q&A Walking technique to deal with muddy, slippery underground?

I've the annoying problem that I slip and fall very often on the trail of my local 3D field archery parcours recently. That mostly comes from the trail's surface: a muddy, loamy layer above the for...

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