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Glacier Peak. If the is Mt Baker then Glacier peak should be in the foreground to the left and look bigger as it is only 240' shorter. Unless you we quite a bit north of Banks lake.
It's definitely one of the cascade peaks, which are all old volcanoes. The question is which one. As others have pointed out Mt Baker is a possibility. Another might be Mt Hood. It's often not ...
The reason that this happens is that instead of calculating the slope correctly as Rise over Run, Google Earth calculates it as Rise over Hypotenuse. So if you had your standard 3x4x5 right triang...
Depends on what you're doing. My insights: Running/jogging? Barefoot or running shoes near the waterline. Try to avoid sandals that expose your toes completely, since you could hurt you toes &...
River crossings: I've done a couple dozen three week trips on the Canadian Shield, most in Northern Saskatchewan, but also northern Alberta and the N.W.T. I think the following will be applicable...
As I stated in the comment I disagree with incorrect. It is a different but consistent representation of slope. A common interpretation of slope is rise (y) over run (x) y / x A problem with y...
There are lots of apps that will share and mark your position with a pin on a map. For my day job I'm part of a team that is in charge of the Connected Living iPhone app. We offer that functionalit...
Depending on the climate there are some significant differences. Boots are noticeably warmer than shoes. This is beneficial in the cold, though socks etc. provide warmth as well. In hot condition...
It is an old DIY ascender device. My instructor approved it. It is not designed to handle falls, descending or belaying. Advantages: Lightweight and compact Does not degrade rope Can slide up au...
I love them both. At first I thought they would be uncomfortable too because they are so different feeling than most other sandals but after just a short time I got used to them and now I hate wea...
There are various factors to lead you being above the clouds. Mainly what you want to do is to be on top of a mountain during Thermal inversion. From wikipedia: In meteorology, an inversion i...
Many clouds are below mountain level Common Cloud Names, Shapes, and Altitudes The lower are typically cooling of air and not limited to an inversion Stratocumulus Clouds (“The low, puffy ...
Put them on a go for a hike where it is wet or snowy and not salty. The post How much sea water can I safely drink? has a bunch of words about salt and water in a body. Leather is skin. The same p...
The reason is that you could miss your destination and hit a trail and know that you are almost there, but not know which way to turn. So if you were to go straight for the destination, and beca...
Filson (C.C. Filson Co.) is a company that sells many types of outdoor hats. The particular style of hat you pictured in your question goes by several different names. Here in Canada it is ...
Clean and condition. REI Good old saddle soap is good. Then lots of boot conditioner as the salt will dry them out. Then water proofing.
I've not done any formal testing and am hesitant to recommend such an arrangement, however over the past 15 years climbing I have in many situations either used or seen others use such harnesses an...
Yes FILSON is a company. That is commonly called a stocking cap. That is kind of expensive for cap. But it is a nice cap.
Personally, I think you should be okay with your boots. You will have to walk slowly, but you should do fine. It may be beneficial to walk around with a walking stick in spots and try to avoid the ...
I grew up around sailboats and live on an island. I have always heard the word "foundering" used to describe a boat taking on water and sinking. I have heard the word "flounder" used in connection ...
I think you are better off describing the conditions. Like choppy and or gusty. The boat could heel / lean, rock, or even capsize. It is more the captain and crew that are floundering. Pa...
I recommend you try Gear Aid MiraZyme. It is formulated specifically to remove odors and it is safe for your waterproofing. It does not require you to wash your garmet harshly; instead you dip yo...
I was in the Army Infantry in the '90s when we still used maps and compasses to get through the woods. People have a tendency to veer off to the side of the hand holding the compass when they are...
According to this resource one technique is to cake mud on the tree trunk at least 2 inches thick and 6 feet tall. The mud will protect the flames from spreading up the tree. Throughout the whole p...
If you gets gusts and choppy water, that's what we call "sailing". It happens. :) If the gusts get severe, you reef the sails, or drop the sails altogether. Note that this is still within the no...
