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Bringing gear up when climbing high won't really affect the rate. There is a possibility that a higher pressure system could increase the amount of oxygen, but true acclimatization takes long enou...
Disclaimer: I go with tarps or tents instead of Bivy's but have used them before. Necessary: Protects you from water Protects you from strong winds Some ventilation (through openings or fabrics)...
I have seen a doctor perform the removal of a hook embedded in the skin. As most have pointed out, the first best thing is medical attention I won't dare argue against that sound advice. But, one t...
Control the bleeding with elevation and tight bandaging. Clean the wound with alcohol (I've also used hand sanitizer). Get medical help for deep lacerations .. or .. Periodically replace the dress...
They constitute a sine table for (0 - 45) degrees. Trigonometry: rise = slope distance * sine (inclination angle) Example: You observe a slope length of 50m, and an elevation angle of 10°. The...
They're quick reference tables for sines in trigonometry. The first number is degrees incline/decline (measured by using your transit), and the second is the actual value. Multiply that by the di...
Yes, it can be potentially very dangerous to ride a chair lift with a backpack. Here is a story (warning semi graphic pictures) about a guy wearing a backpack on a lift and it getting snagged. The...
The culprits probably looked something like this. Bears would leave vertical scratch marks, and porcupines eat the outer bark as well, and the height rules out deer so that really leaves just t...
As a ski patroller for many years I usually have a pack on when riding the lift. Yes packs can be dangerous, but it is a manageable hazard, and a potentially life saving and life saving and require...
Never try to pull the triangle-ish part near the tip of the hook through any human tissue. It is designed not to come off easily and will only cause additional injuries. Otherwise the hook is just ...
Here's the way I would go about it: Firstly, don't worry about efficiency. Heaters by their nature are close to 100% efficient. All the energy is turned to heat. That said, thermostatically con...
There does not seem to be much information over the net on the distance one can hear a mountain lion, but I did find this little tidbit: The frightening puma scream is the long range call. It...
You could also try releasing your feet first and using the resulting swing to drive the move to the next hold that way you can start use your existing hand holds as a stable base to resist the init...
Often the best solution is to get some fine nosed pliers and push the point of the hook out and through, making an 'exit wound'. This is often preferable to trying to pull a barbed hook back the wa...
Seals appear at various times in various places on Cape Cod. There isn't a guaranteed time and place to see seals, but some spots are better than others. For example, this picture was taken at He...
The heat to melt is the same so will not make a lot of difference. A larger pan will have more surface area and be more efficient. Continually add snow and ladle out water with a small cup. U...
At night all layers cool down from lack of radiant energy from the sun. The wind dies down from the same cause. Cold air is denser and flows down hill. Valley is the worse place to be. About 1/...
One method to reduce swing is to get your centre of gravity up higher. On this problem it would be a matter of locking off on your left arm while going for the blue hold, then when you grab it, get...
A good wilderness first-aid reference is included below to give you a better grasp on how to handle different wounds. Here's some key points for a wound like a knife wound you described. Note that ...
Cold air drains and settles in low areas at night. In canyons and valleys especially, cold air is going to be "running" off the tops of the higher elevation ridges and peaks above you and settling ...
I think you have already answered. Check for clear sky or how the overall weather feels like. A barometer could give you a brief indication as well. Ideally, you have left home with an idea of the...
You'll have several considerations to think about. Altitude affects water's boiling point Temperature affects fuel efficiency Wind affects the stove's efficiency You'll need to make simultaneou...
You don't say whether you will be backpacking or sleeping in a campground or motel. I strongly advise against a backpacking trip as your first experience hiking alone. I'd advise against anyone m...
It sounds like you are referring to a pedometer. These things basically count footsteps or strides. The purpose is usually to infer distance walked or hiked, although there is some error in going...
The general question is not really answerable, but the specific question in regards to Mt Tapulao is answerable. The link you provided says that guides have been required since 2013. While I am not...
