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One of the best things you can do in this situation is actually what you could do before it happens: bring preparations. Other comments have already mentioned different items already and ultimately...
Birds of the genus Corvus are intelligent and generalists. They are not picky, and can survive on lots of different types of food. They are also more able than other birds to find clever ways to ...
This is not constrained to Siberia. A snowstorm/blizzard can occur at many locations and throw down so much snow that roads are blocked and people outside the main routes (or even on main routes) g...
Lapland has moose. As AMC Outdoors says in its article Do You Know How to Respond to a Moose Encounter? Any moose, at any time of year, may respond aggressively if provoked by your presence The...
I'd like to address the safety angle specifically: the main things you need to concerned about being alone in the mountains in winter are: Sudden drastic weather changes Avalanches Being stuck in...
Gas Money and Dream will not get you into Grand Canyon NP. With some exceptions it is $30 per vehicle to visit the most popular areas. FREE ENTRANCE PARK DAYS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR 2017: Do...
You will get it within half an hour, if you're a little handy. Preparation: Take a splitting maul Taking safety shoes might be wise Select the biggest log to use it as 'table'. Safety tips for...
If you know exactly where your bindings need to be fixed then you don't need the demo plate, and fixing directly to the ski gives a more rigid connection between boot and ski. A demo plate is only...
I was taught during my Sea Cadet training days to remove my jacket or sweatshirt, and drape it over a strand of the barbed wire. Then knee beside the wire with the long axis of one's body parallel ...
For the same reason it matters in any other chase: distance gained in a pursuit brings you closer to the objective. Sailing upwind is like climbing up hill, it's slower going as opposed to being ...
I'll start answering from last question: It's hard to say if it's safe to hike alone. Most people will say No. I believe that in Alps rescue will come in 10-20 min if you are able to call for a h...
Nice place to go! Can I wear a thermos legging only? My ski pants do not allow a lot of freedom of movement. Obviously depends on the weather: On a sunny day with no wind you can wear ...
Ill just add on the answers already here. I've been to a similar skiing resort before in Switzerland(Riederalp) with my grandparents. They did many hikes there together and its perfectly safe, just...
I have been in that area quite a lot, but have only limited experience with it for hiking in the winter (was occupied with skiing most of the time). Nevertheless I can try to give some insight: Y...
Here is what I found for most countries, If you have an Inmarsat satellite phone: You will need to obtain the full international access code, country code, and phone number for the loca...
What you did is not uncommon. Randonee racers fold their skins in half and stick them to themselves all the time. The mesh cheat sheets work great at prolonging the life of the glue on your skins, ...
The most efficient way to run and pick up trash would probably be to know where the garbage cans along the route are so you can carry the trash for as little time as possible. At least according t...
I camped in Zion during New Years a few years ago - it is very cold. The air is frigid and the only times you feel warm is with sun. That being said, the park is very quiet and beautiful in the win...
I will just add or clarify a small detail to all the other good answers: It is perfectly normal to stop several times to adjust or change clothing. The first stop is usually after five minutes, an...
I had a fantastic aluminium frypan, about 10" across. It was very light, had a good spot near the top of my pack, and could cook a steak, or noodles, or boil water for a drink. It could go on gas, ...
Yes, propane in pounds is measured in weight. Answer: Propane can be measured in a few manners. The most common way is by gallons. It can also be measured by pounds (one gallon = 4.2lbs). When ...
I didn't see anyone say this, perhaps because this area is well-populated? If you're going alone, let someone know when and where you're going and what time you're expecting to be back.
I have found that the best solution for my ski boots has been Gorilla Glue and Shoe Goo. Before applying you may want to score the area with a rubber file (like the ones found in bicycle repair kit...
After reviewing many blogs on this topic and running some experiments, I think I found something else helpful. I have an old Whisperlite from around 1999 or 2000. When Coleman gas could not be co...
I have the Denalis and I also found it difficult to tighten the straps in the cold (it was -20 C the first time I put the snowshoes on.) I found if I fit them to my boot first in the warmth of my h...
