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The one you've practiced Starting a friction fire is hard work. It's not something you can "just do" after watching a video. You need to have the experience to choose the right wood, build the b...
I live in San Diego and this past summer I've walked barefoot at home almost 100%. Meaning when the Asphalt in front of my house was 135°F, I'd purposely stand on it to toughen the feet up. I also ...
The number of cones on a piñon can be deceptive. In some seasons, they may set lots of cones but have poor pollination or endure below-average rainfall (which results in seeds failing to develop). ...
Baden-Powell Service Association (BPSA-US), a traditional scouting organization that promotes inclusive membership, outdoor skills, back to basic traditional program and service in the community. T...
In terms of heat loss, they are marginal at best. However.... I had aluminum coated emergency tarp -- silver on one side, bright orange on the other. I found that sleeping under the stars that ...
Everything is made out of plastic these days, isn't it? From My Own Experience as a Sea Kayak and Canoe Guide in British Columbia In the water, the material that a boat is made of doesn't really ...
I'm literally in the thick of the smoke right now, fires are burning a half hour upwind of me, and ash has been falling from the sky like snow. Just this past couple weeks the government has been s...
While there may not be certain techniques or hold types you see much of at lower grades (slopers, dynos, and crimps come to mind) I don't think you can generally equate specific techniques to speci...
Older people better tolerate high altitude. For that altitude you don't need to do any special trainings\preparation. It would be enough to do any sport activity like running swimming or bicycle. T...
The expression "sport climbing" was created to contrast against "traditional" climbing. The difference at that time was that sport climbs didn't demand very much effort spent arranging, fixing and ...
No - the studies show that aerobic fitness has no protective effect. This is from the Institute for Altitude Medicine: MYTH - PHYSICAL FITNESS PROTECTS AGAINST ALTITUDE SICKNESS. Physical ...
American Robin, Source European Robin Source They are from different families of birds, The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush family. It is named...
Just to sum up other answers and add something that was missing: As mentioned choose surrounding nature color if you want to blend in (e.g. while wild camping where it is not legal). Green, brown,...
I've had this happen on trips a lot. (You take 20 teenage males into the bush...) There aren't that many pathogens that thrive on people. Your biggest problem is not the lake, but the sleeping b...
Any authority in Germany is required by law to direct you to the correct office to deal with your question (Amtshilfe). A good starting point would be the receptionist at the local council (this co...
Walk barefoot a lot. Rub your feet with alcohol. Use the 99% stuff, not the 70%. Soak your feet in brine. On hot surfaces it's cooler to run. When you walk, each foot is on the ground more...
Light colours don't heat up as much during the day, nor cool off as much at night. Light colours allow more light in the tent. If I'm stormbound I'd much rather be in a white/light beige tent tha...
Given your environment, disguise the packed portion of dirt with litter. If you make it look disgusting (add a rubber dead rat...) more people will avoid even walking near it. Adding something ...
According to what I can find on Wikipedia and elsewhere, it looks like it was in the 1880s. Before that, bolts had been used as climbing aids. Best candidate for first climber and route is W.P. Ha...
Would it have been possible to sail a small boat from The Wash, Norfolk, UK to Dunkirk in WWII? During the evacuation of Dunkirk the authorities called on all available civilian boats to aid...
Basically, a lava tube is formed when a underground lava flow stops flowing, leaving behind a long tubular cave. A lava tube is a natural conduit formed by flowing lava which moves beneath the ...
use the backstep I don't know if that is the official name. It's what we called it. It's intuitive but it's incredibly effective to give you more reach. For supporting yourself on left foot an...
Sun will help, you can leave it in the sun taking care the whole affected area gets direct sun then, still outside, brush off all that is possible with a stiff brush. After that you can proceed to ...
A forest fire can definitely affect the rocks and cause hazards (in addition to the hazards in the forest). Hot burning fires destabilize rock. This can result in removal of rock coatings, fl...
Iron-on Be very careful of iron-on - nylon melts! You have to get the temperature right. I wouldn't be confident that the patch would hold as the rucksack flexes, though I guess that depends on th...
