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I'm looking at buying my first pair of snowboard boots. I'm heading to Scotland and the Alps (Portes Du Soleil) this winter. I ride about "Red" level runs with my girlfriend (who'c onsideribly be...
To toughen up the skin on your hands you want to be climbing or generally doing things that scuff up the skin (i.e. exercises already suggested above). There really isn't any short cuts to this. Ju...
If someone "flashes" a climb what does this mean?
Yes. Refer https://www.almanac.com/windchill-chart-united-states Frostbite is possible in temperatures as warm as 10F in 30 minutes, and easily within 5 minutes at the temperatures you are quoting...
I looked at the links in your article. That is a barred owl according to the photo linked to the news story/webpage. Like most other raptors, the male owl can be 2/3 the size of a female. So, it ...
DOC has different levels of camp sites from fully serviced though to the most basic. A few (eg Totaranui and Whites bay) have cold showers, and many of these have a rope and hooks for hanging a sol...
As stated, your first port of call should be the manufacturer's washing instructions I'm not familiar with this fabric. A quick google of IsoTex basically shows it's Regatta waterproof fabric. Not...
Sport climbing means both indoor and outdoor climbing. Why? Sport climbing originally developed out of Trad climbing where climbers wanted to climb really hard routes without the nasty business of...
Smoke from a burning fire is essentially the stuff from the fire that hasn't burnt well and gases formed by the reaction of whatever is burnt with whatever is in the air. In a forest fire this is g...
As others pointed out, as a rule yes. Here are a few cases where lead belay is actually easier: on a well-drilled route with crux (like a roof) close to the bottom and bolt above but within easy...
Recently, I started backpacking again after a 20 year break. I still had my old equipment in the storage room. I tested my Coleman Apex unleaded gas stove and it worked fine. Then the first trip ou...
You'll have several considerations to think about. Altitude affects water's boiling point Temperature affects fuel efficiency Wind affects the stove's efficiency You'll need to make simultaneou...
There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. In a perfect world, the rear strop would be tided further midships to prevent the Kayak moving forward, however, in a pragmatic world, this is not neede...
Back length The first one to get right is the back length; loosen everything off (so you can wear it but nothing is tight) and put the pack on and see how it sits. You want the waist straps to sit...
What about a mosquito net? It would protect your face from any unwanted spiders webs:
I believe the better way is a list of easy to tie, easy to inspect, reliable must know knots. My advise to beginners is master just one way to tie each knot, and only a few knots (3 or 4 is all ...
I think my slightly tongue in cheek comment is relevant. Maybe you need a bigger tent: Or to follow the fast and light principles and just take less stuff. Baring that If you tent has something...
Is it a viable practice to not wear a shirt, as long as you smear your body with sunscreen, if you plan to go hiking for hours (assuming reapplication)? Or is it advised to wear a shirt at all time...
I had always assumed that after you adapted to the thin air, the risk to your body was how thick your blood got with the production of extra red blood cells to compensate for the lack of oxy...
I was recently reading a article: Scottish Winter: Ten Must-do Routes at II and III. When it occurred to me that I had no idea how winter grades work? I understand British trad grades, etc. But w...
Everyone who climbs suffers from this to some degree, so you need to accept that doing this will make you scared. What didn't work for me I've had very similar issues to the one's your describe ...
As a disclaimer I'm 6'3" so this isn't from experience! As a tall climber you're correct, I have a lot of advantages. Reach can be very advantageous, especially on bouldering. In my experience th...
a little related to this question: How many "Munro" revisions has there been? Leads me to wonder do mountains change height? or is this because the equipment is more precise these days? I unders...
a common footwork mistake is not keeping it still! I see this all the time with people starting in bouldering, their footwork can be indecisive. You need to pick how and where you want to place you...
Erm yes and no. With moderate hypothermia you loose rational judegment and do unrational things, like remove your clothes. But removing your clothes is not a stage of hypothermia as such. The symp...
