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Q&A Can you use a rope that has been in storage for a few years?

A guy I'm talking to about buying some rock climbing gear is getting rid of his stuff cause he hasn't used it in five to eight years. He said it wasn't used a lot, maybe 5 to 6 times, and he said n...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by user2916‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What hikes are must-do at the Grand Canyon north rim?

My wife and I are going to the north rim in April and May. We would like to do several hikes, hopefully ones that let us experience the best of the Grand Canyon's north rim. We are interested in hi...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by user28159‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Good quality walking maps for Spain

What re the best quality walking, trekking maps for Spain? In the UK were pretty lucky as we have the Ordance Survey (a government body that maintains all topo maps). Is there an equivalent in Spai...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What type of oil to use for axe heads

I bought a forest axe and its manufacturer says to oil the axe head before storing to prevent rusting. What type of oil should I use?

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by HTDutchy‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

Question gear-care
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Q&A Is it possible to check the safety of a used climbing rope?

In the comments to my answer on Can you use a rope that has been in storage for a few years? the question arose if one could have some expert check a used rope whether it is still safe to use. As a...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by Benedikt Bauer‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can a Finger Pulley injury be predicted / anticipated?

I resumed climbing a couple of months back after a gap of a couple of years. After spending a month of quality time at the wall regularly in order to get back in touch, I have started to try differ...

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

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Q&A Hot or cold shower better after exertion?

Most of us go around, doing different physical activities. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, the common factor is that we often sweat, make our muscles, joints, tendons, ligament, etc work harder ...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Roping together on an icy path?

I'm planning a mountain hiking trip and one of the issues is that the trails that we're following will almost certainly be covered in ice. There are two of us and we'll both be wearing shoe tractio...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Blackbear‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the pros and cons of using the Spyridon model of Vibram FiveFingers for climbing?

So I am moving to Colorado in a little more than three weeks and super-pumped to elevate my experiences with the endless outdoor adventures! At this point in my life, I have six pair of shoes; thre...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by NatureRules‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A When should I retire my rope

I know there is a degree of "gray" in this question but: I have a Beal Top gun II 10.5mm, I've had this rope for around 4 years now and I'm starting to think about retiring it. It's been used m...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question ropes rock-climbing
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Q&A How water proof are these kinds of tents?

I have been living in the US for some time and I was surprised to see that these kinds of tents are pretty common now I was skeptical about the effectiveness of this "partial" rain fly in case o...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Martin Van der Linden‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to take care of steel crampons?

What should I do to increase the lifetime of my crampons, maintain them properly, and check whether they can still be used safely?

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Ben Crowell‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Reference request: books on self-rescue while climbing

Can people recommend books or online resources on self-rescue for roped climbing? As a beginning trad leader, I think I should have a basic understanding of topics like how to escape a belay and ho...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Ben Crowell‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the benefits of Vibram FiveFingers?

Looking at the Vibram FiveFingers shoes, I find myself wondering why? What possible benefits do they bring as opposed to a traditional sole? Their web site seems to suggest that they are a more n...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are good designs for volunteer-buildable trail bridges?

We have several places on local trails maintained by volunteers where the trail crosses a small stream or ditch. In these places the stream is a bit too wide and deep to expect people to jump accr...

4 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Olin Lathrop‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Climbing with a much lighter partner?

Both my fiancee and myself bought some climbing gear recently and we're planning our first trip to an indoor rock gym this weekend. We decided to practice our knots and belay technique before we we...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Blackbear‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Potability measure of water on Volcanic Mountains

Is it safe to drink water found from natural resources on the Volcanic Mountains? Considering Chemistry part of it, What could go wrong if I have no way to boil it, at the most I can filter it with...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a good knot to tie a short loop around a bracelet?

I want to tie a hair band around a bracelet, so it's easy to store and remove. It's too short to put it around my wrist, so I tried a cow hitch, but I'd like something more compact/secure. Any idea...

0 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by nachocab‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

Question knots
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Q&A Use of gore-tex for a DIY Double-layer hammock

I'm planning to sew my own double-layer hammock. I found a simple pattern here: http://diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/hammock-guide/ I was thinking about modifying it a bit, to have the bottom layer...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by kender‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&A Trekking poles: Collapsed or fixed?

I recently purchased some collapsible trekking poles (Komperdell Ridgehiker, made in Austria) and found them quite useful in terms of being able to extend or retract them slightly for going up and ...

4 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Trail Tiger‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Campervans - larger vs smaller

We are looking at purchasing a campervan for our family (2 adults - 3 boys) and are trying to balance the merits of a larger van vs a smaller van. We are keen to understand what practical consid...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by BillyBigPotatoes‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&A Official Protocols to be followed in England for trekking/hiking

I am planning a long hike in England which is part of E2 trail. Apart from all the documentation and legal processes that I need to follow to be in England, are there any specific local procedures...

4 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where in New Zealand is wild camping permitted?

Basically this question, only for New Zealand (both islands). I know that the Freedom Camping Act exists, which basically allows camping everywhere unless it's forbidden. So, where is it actually...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Saaru Lindest&#xF8;kke‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Stability and ergonomics of Garmin Etrex 20

I'm thinking of buying Garmin Etrex 20 (or 30) for geocaching purposes. I've read reviews in internet, and after that the issues with ergonomics and stability makes me worry, if that device will be...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Danubian Sailor‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I fold in / tidy up the straps on my rucksack?

I bought a new rucksack. However, how can I tidy up and hide away the myriad straps so they don't flap about and get caught in things?

10 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Andrew Welch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭