Activity for tempest_col‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Is there a practical risk when wearing an avalanche beacon on your top layer? Given that your avalanche beacon has the potential to be your partner's lifeline (or your own), it makes sense to protect it. Rocks, branches, skis, poles, ice tools, there's a lot that could potentially damage this important piece of equipment before you even enter avalanche terrain. In the even... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to test the sharpness of a knife? The back of a fingernail can be a good rough indicator while you're sharpening - see if it "catches" when you apply very gentle pressure at 45 degree angle. This can also be a good way to check if the edge still has any dull spots. (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: When making an anchor with static rope around a boulder, what knot should I use I agree, these are good answers. If I tie in to my harness with a figure-8, it must be solid! I'll add one more - My personal preference in this case would be a tubular webbing sling, or pre-sewn runner. I like how they distribute the force, and if you girth hitch with a runner, there's no knot to... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to do if woke up in a tent hearing a bear/boar or something else close by? The majority of bear attacks are the result of surprise encounters, particularly involving a mother with cubs. In a surprise encounter, the bear is acting defensively, and wants to eliminate a potential threat. Predatory attacks are extremely rare, particularly where you're located. Bears have an ... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you take field notes at below 0 °C, without freezing fingers? One time, during a winter research project, it was only after after a full-day ski to the study site that we realized that none of us had a pen or pencil. So we wrote the numbers in the snow with a twig and took a picture. I realize this doesn't directly answer your question, but it made for an ent... (more)	—	about 6 years ago