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I don't know that trail, but check OpenStreetMaps. That database has become pretty good in recent years, even for trails. Paper maps are a good failsafe, and bringing a paper map and compass is a...
Earplugs are usually not 100% vacuum sealed. Even if you have custom-made ones that more or less seal (I have 2 pairs) they usually still lose the seal a bit occasionally. Certainly when you swallo...
For walking on rough terrain and scrambling in hot conditions I've found hiking shoes or approach shoes to work very well. That is after all what they're meant for. They're a bit tougher and heavie...
Last summer I did a yo-yo of both the Toyaibe Crest and the Ruby mountains while also summitting both Mt Wheeler and Boundary Peak. The mountains aren’t particularly dangerous, other than the big...
The best way to tell an area's at risk of a gas explosion is it smells like gas. Another good way is posted warnings of flammable gas, like you might see on a propane tank. These are way more valua...
Most of the time, the "Known to the State of California" warning is an incantation to ward off lawyers. That's not true for fuel. White gas/Coleman fuel/whatever-it's-called has significant amoun...
Try listening to the sounds/songs/calls on these two pages. I would bet on the second one bird. But, the first one is worth listening to. The first one on this page labeled "song": https://www.al...
You should not consume the canisters or warning labels while in California. Seriously they are not actually very helpful, since they have neither the chemicals nor specific risks. The list of poss...
The problem is specific to all tuber type belay devices. The important factor is not the Bergschrund, but the direction of pull in case of a fall. The scenario describe is not falling into the Berg...
About the only real danger of the ones you mentioned is a scorpion under a rock you just picked up. They do hide in crevasses under rocks during the day. Just be aware that there might be a scorp...
High end colored tape like used for marking climbing gear or nail polish. Like a gaffers tape. Nail polish is just a paint can get in a lot of colors and small quantity.
Ask three different raft guides and you'll get three different answers---gnarly rivers have been rowed on all three setups and it ultimately comes down to personal preferences. That being said, eac...
No, don't worry. At least in the US, and presumably a number of other countries, there are organizations that set the safety standards pretty high. As a result, IMHO, we've become much more suspici...
Keeping things against the floor with insulation on top is often the best approach for keeping them cool. This could be under the front seats or in the spare wheel compartment, but many modern cars...
The two main tricks for storing things in a car in hot temperatures are, Try to keep the car as cool as possible, Park in the shade. Use a reflective windshield shade to reflect some of the hea...
It depends, if the snow is pretty level and you don't need the front points on the crampons to get up things, then yes microspikes can be a good substitute as they are certainly lighter and don't r...
Depends on how steep your ice patch is. Crampons are really good when you have steep slopes and you need to do some real front pointing. Crampons are good for mixed climbing as well. They are als...
For the scenario, no backpack, no nothing, just a short hike and you find your treasure shining in the sun. Find a piece of grass that won't break easily and can be bended without breaking in seg...
Any sturdy box big enough to hold them would work, also when the box is a lot bigger. You can fill the empty space with something soft, like a piece of clothing you happen to have handy. The small...
It would be good to know if you are certain that there actually ARE fish bigger than the palm of your hand in the area. But let's assume that there are. Whenever I come across suspicious fish that ...
European version: Diagrams (also with measurements in the [German language] text) English description including photo of direct register trot. single prints cannot be distinguished from large d...
There are good answers regarding where to put it and how to best protect it. I'll add a few insights to those excellent answers. Separate the insensitive stuff from the sensitive stuff. Bandaids,...
It looks like geese attacks are far more common in the spring when they are defending their nests. Realistically, you just want to treat them like any other wild animals and give them enough space ...
I'd highly recommend a soluble cleaner, like VWP cleaner. It's commonly used by homebrew enthusiasts, it is suitable for cleaning any foodsafe containers with hard to reach places (flasks, water...
As a general rule, all evolved beings (the ones with a brain) can end up with mental health issues. There are multiple resources which document these. Pet birds are known to get depressed and pluck...
