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Posts by System‭

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Q&A How to progress in rock climbing after grades v4 / 5.11+?

A good tip I've used a couple of times, do that V5 project your stuck on and get someone to video you doing it. Watch it back, you'll be surprised what you see. Often what you think your doing and ...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What UK carnivores might I find up mountains?

Pine Martens aren't native to the Lake District as yet - you need to go further north to find them (and then in small numbers). This will most likely be one the more common mustelids - Stoats will...

posted 6y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where to carry a folding knife when hiking?

For such a trip put the knife in your backpack. You should not become separated from the backpack, if you do, in the area you are traveling survival will not come down to access to a knife - a po...

posted 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can you regain your feet when you lose an edge snowboarding on steep terrain?

Last year I was snowboarding in Tignes (France). I was coming down a steep red run into La Daille (Orange on the map below) when I lost my edge (heel side). I'm not a great snowboarder... So I e...

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

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Q&A Is there an equivalent of "The A.T. Guide" for the Pacific Crest Trail?

As of 2017, the majority of PCT thru-hikers are relying on apps. The most popular option is known as "Guthook," from Atlas Guides. Other popular options include "Halfmile" and "Hikerbot." These ap...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the possible risks of exercising at high altitudes?

The real question here is how do I maintain muscle mass at high altitude, with the flawed premise that resistance exercise is the only way. Exercising to maintain muscle mass at high altitude will ...

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Q&A What should you look for when buying hiking socks?

I agree with everything StudioHack is saying. Make sure the thickness is compatible with your hiking boots/shoes. It is a lot easier to add an extra sole to your boots/shoes to make up for some em...

posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is "Short roping" "Death Roping"?

A logical, no emotional, (simplified) mathematical way consider it- it turns a potential fall with X percent of death or injury into a fall with X percent possibility of two deaths or injuries. It ...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is "Short roping" "Death Roping"?

I had a "discussion" with someone on Facebook recently. It came about over a photo shared in a group I'm a member of (I can't share the photo as it's not my property). The photo showed two people ...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I know if I've made a "first ascent"?

Last night I was walking the dog near area where I climb a lot. Above the quarry where most of the climbing happens there is a really nice natural short crag. Looking at this crag I thought there w...

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

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Q&A Understanding a ski resort weather report

I am planning to learn snowboarding for the first time and would like to take some classes. I am trying to plan a visit to a ski resort and for that I am looking at the weather report shown below a...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What kind of technique is required for bouldering outdoors?

Couple of things to supplement Andrea's answer: Learning to read the route (as already stated) Bouldering indoors has one big thing that makes it easier than outdoors all the holds are bug bright...

posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to properly wash a snowboard/ski tech jacket?

So that appears to be made of "Dry Flight 10K" whatever that is... o_O I can't find any washing instructions for this...whatever it is Reading between the lines a little I'm guessing it's breathab...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get a beached pontoon boat back into the water?

I am looking at this using techniques from a 4x4 recovery. My approach with just a few men would be a hilift jack (you would probably need two) and rollers. The boat has a great point for the jac...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do you safely and legally dispose of old, damaged/unsafe camp stove gas canisters that are still full?

Putting my comment into an answer - I don't think you need to over think it, they are nothing special. Propellant for most aerosols is Butane, these have an odor added, so are no different than a c...

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Q&A As an outdoor beginner, what features in knife/tool combinations should I look for?

I used to carry a solid 6" knife when hiking.... What I have learnt for longer trips, you have to carry it. A single quality 3"-4" swiss army knife will do everything that you need to do well (A 2"...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dealing with very cold climate (clothing)

One small note to add to all these good answers: After you get all your gear, try all of it on at home. Get familiar with it. You don't want to go there and try it on for the first time, and then f...

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Q&A How is a backpack supposed to fit on the shoulder?

Too long for a comment so will add this to complement the excellent answer by @Beanluc. Referring solely to the picture. Even with the apparent light weight of the pack, it appears that pack i...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Backpacking propane canister too tall and unstable

I tried answering this, but the answer was locked. So anyway... I posted a picture of a 3" burner that only weighed 96 grams as opposed to your 6" tall burner. Using said 3" burner would make the t...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Sports tape to prevent blisters while backpacking?

So I bought a roll of KT Tape Pro and cut some for my usual blister spots. It stayed on for a week, at home not on the trail. It’s synthetic, not cotton, thin and super adhesive. I think it will wo...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to harden feet to avoid blisters on long hikes

Rubbing alcohol, also known as surgical spirits, can be used to harden skin. It is used in hospitals as a cleanser and also to prevent bedsores developing. I always apply it twice daily to my feet...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to painlessly remove gunk left by tape gloves?

Swarfega will remove anything from motor oil to tape gunk

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the responsible way to sell a firearm?

There is nothing that says that you can't require a background check. Most firearms stores would do a background check and transfer the firearm for a small fee. Its the same process if you buy a gu...

posted 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should I activate my beacon if the road to safety is blocked?

My first response is "No, you should not set off your beacon, it would interfere with Natural Selection." Seriously though, if you are not equipped to spend a single night out, you should not be t...

posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should overweight people ever climb?

Last spring I was in Italy climbing. There was a group from Switzerland, all a bit pudgy, and one guy with a beer belly led something like a 6c or 7a. Seriously frustrating. Now obviously you sh...

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