Activity for WedaPashi‭

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Answer	—	A: What to look for in wellington boots I'd consider following: Should be made of sustainable material. May be latex rubber instead of petroleum-based rubber? Grip: From my experience hard rubber provides poor grip on wet surfaces. A sole with Semi-hard rubber material with more block-like pattern than line-patterns should offer better g... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why would a Rocky Mountain Goat be making scrapes in the ground? I have observed these, I have seen dogs, goats, cats, wolves, etc scraping the ground. In some cases they sat onto it. In some cases they didn't. Following are cases where it makes sense: Sharpening their hooves - Thats one way they sharpen their hooves periodically. I have seen our dog and cat scr... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How stiff of a sole should I look for in hiking boots? I think it heavily depends on what kind of hike you are planning on. I typically prefer applying the following: A trail with a lot of ups and downs and often through ankle-high water and/or rain: Newbies in India have preferred Quechua for early-trekking days. A few people prefer something like For... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: When should I avoid geotagging? I think it heavily depends on how one such place is administered. There is a thing called 'footfall in nature' and unfortunately with a poor administration of people coming in it is likely to do more harm than good. So, as an individual, I do not geo-tag anything that I find undisturbed. You might f... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you protect yourself against crocodiles when you have no option but to camp on the banks of a croc-infested river? If I were in such a situation, and not alone, my best bet would be rotating shifts of sentry. When its about camping, the whole problem escalates when everyone is asleep, or more evidently when someone is doing the dishes after dinner, or things like that. Though you stand chances that you can outrun... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Drinking water while standing vs seated I have heard people suggesting to drink water when you are seated after a tiresome activity. They usually ask to avoid drinking water while standing upright. Does that have an actual scientific reasoning, or is just baseless advice? You could slam me for it being easy to google, and I have googled ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What makes some of the lakes in the Himalayas saline? I recently had a tour to Ladakh, a region in India's Jammu and Kashmir state. The plan included a visit to (and camping at) lakes Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar. These lakes are saline. Is it because these are Endorheic, or is it because of the kind of the rock these lakes are closed in (surro... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Heat index vs feels like temperature One-liner: Wiki thinks its the same. Although Wiki is not always perfect about information it posts, the justification there make sense to me. Looked up at Heat Index wikipedia, it says, The heat index (HI) or humiture is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity, in shaded a... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does body need to re-acclimatize after a few days out of altitude? Wiki defines Acclimatisation as: The process in which an individual organism adjusts to a change in its environment (such as a change in altitude, temperature, humidity, etc), allowing it to maintain performance across a range of environmental conditions. Now, I take that since you asked this q... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the difference between defined Forest areas and laws with respect to hiking/camping through them in India? Disclaimer: I am no expert in this field, and I must admit that I had to go through various documents (PDFs) that I had archived over a period of time, but was too lazy to understand them fully. I usually refer to sections that I want to know about. And I have never memorised this information. F... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Getting lost and circling a trail in a loop? What is the term for that phenomenon when someone in wilderness start experiencing a strange situation? When, They aren't certain that they have lost the route They may or may not be walking on a trail They keep on reaching the same place after a certain walking time. I don't know what it is call... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to fight bugs when hiking? There are proven ways using commercial bug-repellents sprays and lotions. I'd consider non-commercial, DIY ways using Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus oil: If you are carrying Eucalyptus oil, you can rub a few drops of oil on your forehead, neck and nose. Such oil on skin-scratch or a pimple may make burnin... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	What is the point of belay glasses? I was going through the REI website for some of the products and I stumbled upon this one here. It's called Y & Y VERTICAL Classic Belay Glasses The product punchline says: Stop wrenching your neck to keep an eye on your climber. The Y & Y Vertical Classic Belay Glasses feature metal fr... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Are trades routes and/or mountain routes still used? Some background: I live in the western part of state of Maharashtra, India. The city of Pune is located on the Deccan Plateau. Deccan plateau itself is huge. The western section of the plateau has a vertical drops of ranging from about 900 to 1800 ft. for about 1600 km. This section is what known to... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	How to instruct someone how to take off a climbing harness? After rappelling near waterfalls, or during the rain, the harness often becomes wet and hard to remove -- particularly for inexperienced people. How can I instruct someone in how to remove the harness, without touching them? I have heard people, in particular women participants, (reasonably) compla... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	Are there gender-specific climbing harnesses? Are there any gender-specific climbing (or other) harnesses? For example a chest harness? (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Effective breathing techniques for high inclination, tougher hikes Since you and I belong to the same geography for trekking/hiking, I think I can add 2 cents to this. I typically follow a similar pattern from what Charlie answered above. I typically avoid going slow on short sections of highly inclined trails. For such ascends what I do is: Avoid breathing in by... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	Higher weight carrying using forehead? I don't know how to actually put a title to this one here. But, the question is, Why do those high altitude porters haul heavy stuff (pretty heavy) on their back and with support by means of a strap on forehead? Doesn't that hurt the neck? (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	Why are backpacks sized in liters? Backpacks that we use are typically categorized in litres (Or liters if you are an American English follower). Whats is the point? Why don't we have backpacks that are categorized as for example 70 kg instead of 70 L? (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	Does a chewing gum really help in keeping mouth moist? First, its not a hypothetical situation, and secondly, with all due respect, I am aware of where the debates like 'Should you get into this trouble at first place?' end-up, so lets not get into that. I was running low on water during a trek off late, I usually don't like chewing gums much. A friend ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Adding extra hydration to a CamelBak backpack Looking at the product, I don't quite comprehend why it would seem difficult to add a second reservoir, unless you aren't talking about a second hydration pack itself. I think I trek around in similar conditions (India) as you do, and I typically face this issue, and for that I do the simplest thing... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	Why does poo smell more after someone is back from a trek/hike? Blaming it on my roommate all the way. He goes for a 3 day hike, whenever he is back, he is tired, thats obvious and evident. The night he comes in, he goes to washroom (for poo) and his poo smells real bad. Is it common/normal? (I too face the same issue once in a while). What might he be doing ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	Should overweight people ever climb? I used to be a regular climber, and unfortunately I have put on some serious weight over the last 4 years, and I have not been able to climb as much as would have loved to. While, I am still working on my schedule to get back to climbing gym, many of the people I know have been trolling me that the ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	Approximating the time remaining before sun is set and it starts getting dark Is there a definite way of approximating the time remaining before sun is set and it starts getting dark? I do understand that there is a time difference between 'Sunset' and the 'moment when it gets dark'. I'd prefer answers that do not involve using a Sunrise/Sunset table. Location: India. (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	How to get rid of sand from your shoes? I know I shouldn't indulge in something like going on a beach while wearing shoes with breathable fabric. But, it happened the other day and now I still feel like there is some sand hidden somewhere in the shoe fabric which I want to get rid of. What are the possible way to get rid of all the sand... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the key features to look for in mobile device apps for hiking/camping? I looked out for these things: Battery life: Look for additional features like Low Power Consumption mode. GPS Support (Usually a common feature in all mobile phones) and accuracy with maps, with maximum support. Compass Build quality: Compact, sleek and rugged design, Consider weight and frame (Me... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Want to climb highest mountains of most European country's, how and where to start? I have always felt uncomfortable when it is about asking people do go for a particular trek, and sometimes the asking them otherwise. "I am a pretty fit person and I went on some 3-4 day trips in the mountains of Italy and Austria." This doesn't ensure that you are ready do deal with treks/moun... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to improve the grip on my boots? This isn't an 'off-the-shelf' solution, its more of a DIY thing. I do have faced a time when I didn't want to get rid of my shoes because they were intact, it was just the sole that had worn out and would slip often than not. First ensure that they aren't structurally damaged. Is it really going to... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	What are the best possible ways of indicating a 'closed' trail? I live in a region where you have trails that are open any time of the year, some of the other trails are usable throughout the year except rainy (monsoon) season. There are also rare cases of the trails with sharp slopes regarding which trekkers are advised against using them in Summers (due to extr... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	How high is too high for a spotter while spotting a climber? What height should a climber consider safe on a boulder such that in case of a fall her/his spotter can guide her/him fall to safely land on feet? Here, safety is for both of them, and not just the climber. Is there a guideline that climbing/bouldering folks follow? (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Question	—	What is the intention behind webbing the rope through snow? Please refer the image below. This is a screenshot from the movie Meru which is about the successful attempt of climbing Meru by Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk. I didn't understand, why the rope is webbed/passed through snow? EDIT: I watched the film again, and I can confirm that it is... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Reasonable precautions against copperheads: will being noisy in copperhead habitat cause them to slither away? There is already a perfect answer by Ken Graham above. To re-iterate, Copperheads like all other snakes have no external ears, so it can not hear the sounds/noise we make. This goes true for all adults and juveniles Copperhead snakes. To address your concerns about coming across one, I'd recommend k... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How would navigation be different while hiking at night? I think there is a difference to understand, the difference between Navigation and Orientation. While on a hike, I rely lesser on a compass, but more on landmarks that I am almost certain to see all the while during the hike. For example, a hill. Second thing I rely heavily on is a water stream/rive... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Question	—	Difference between Mittens and Gloves I have heard and hence used the term 'Mittens' for those that I use while rappelling. But, the ones that I use for bike-riding are referred as 'Gloves'. Is there a difference between Gloves and Mittens? Is the difference depending upon the following? If it makes easy, we can limit out scope to: ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Question	—	What role does information about atmospheric pressure play from an outdoor perspective? My wrist watch has a barometer, measures atmospheric pressure in mb (millibar). What role does information about atmospheric pressure play from an outdoor perspective? Lets stick to caving, hiking/trekking, mountaineering, kayaking, sailing, climbing, deep sea diving, scuba diving in our scope. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there any situations while backpacking that would require a watch? It depends on what kind of a watch we are referring to. I typically rely on cellphones only for GPS/Tracks if at all I am tracking a route, otherwise my cellphone is on flight and used just for taking pictures and/or videos. I have a LadWeather which is capable of informing me about: 1. Time, of co... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Question	—	Why do my socks roll down towards the toes of my shoes while mountaineeering? After nearly a decade of regular mountaineering, I am having this issue for the first time. And, I am almost sure to claim that it may not be because of the shoes that I use since I have been using them for close to a year and half. Those shoes are ankle high. Material of the socks that I have tried ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Question	—	What must be causing a decrease in sparrows and an increase in pigeons in my town? Has your city seen a noticeable decrease in population of common sparrows? And, on the contrary an increased population of common pigeons? As per my opinion prime suspects appear to be stronger cellular networks and pollution? Details: City - Mumbai and Pune. Country - India. Continent - Asia. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it normal for a compass to develop an air bubble at high altitude? I have observed the same thing with compasses as well as level gauges. I'd say that it's normal unless it is hampering the accuracy beyond an acceptable degree of error. That regular small bubble is left in order to prevent the outer casing from breaking when the liquid expands when it gets heated. ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the difference between a Pass and a Col? I personally think of it this way: Passes are less steeper, and are something which are/were used by people commuting for any reason for that matter. Whereas Cols are something which are comparatively steeper and there may or may not be an established walk-able path/trail through it. Consequently, ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	What is the difference between a Pass and a Col? Are there any specifics about how to differentiate a Pass and a Col in terms of mountaineering? For non-mountaineering and non-geographical interests it's all the same. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Terms for different parts of a mountain I have come-up with a hand-run sketch, may or may not be accurate. But I have tried to translate the local terms we use, and I have pick-up the terms in English that came closest in terms of meaning. EDIT: See updated images. In second image, top left corner, I have tried to come-up with some... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	Terms for different parts of a mountain Is there a graphic representation of the terms used in mountaineering literature which narrates different aspects/parts of a mountain? While reading any expedition report, climbing detail we come across following terms: Summit Ridge Ledge Gorge Chimney Col Pass Face Cliff Saddle Pinnacle Dike Ca... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can be done to eliminate heel lift? One product, from StopHeelLift.com, consists of two pairs of sticky L-shaped pads. Note, it can only be used in boots with removable liners. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	Reacting to a bee attack We were attacked by Giant Honey Bees (Apis dorsata). A friend and I were ensuring the safety of others and got away with 30 odd stings. We had proper hiking attire, and buffs to cover our faces. Few of us had sunglasses. Almost all of us had a cap or a hat. Following was the exact thing we did on... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to train climbing endurance at home? Get a hangboard. Use it multiple times a day. If possible, set up a pull-up bar on each door of your rooms. Enter only after you do one pull-up. To exert your body as much as you do when climbing, Pulls ups and hangs are the simplest exercises which do that. Do Leg-lifts regularly, although they are... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	Letterboxing vs Treasure hunts I did read through the wiki page, but I am sort of confused now. Is Letterboxing the same concept as what we usually call a Treasure hunt? (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to select a good sleeping bag liner? The basic criterion should be keeping the sleeping bag clean, and allowing moisture to wick away from the persons skin. If it adds to the warmth, its win-win situation. First and far most obvious thing I'd consider is the shape of my sleeping bag: whether it is a Mummy-shaped or a regular rectangula... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Aversion to snakes: How would an outdoors leader go about "curing" this condition in one of her/his charges? This might appear as an old-school tri-stated (hence, not convincing enough) answer in a perfect binary world. Well, I have been around snakes for quite some time. To be honest haven't really tried to handle them beyond necessity, possibly because thoughts towards their and my own safety. To get us... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What precautions should we take in situations when hiking or walking through tall grass? When you mentioned tall grass, snakes weren't the first thing that came to my mind. Snakes can hide in plain site, let aside the taller grass. They typically want to hide, unless you aren't really entering their hide-outs. For snakes that you find in Western Ghats, they typically have their habitat ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago

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