Activity for WedaPashiâ€
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How to cross a 25 feet wide Crevasse? How to cross a Crevasse when its absolutely unavoidable? What gear/equipment is/are required? What are the things that one should look for when choosing where to cross? Is it the hard ice from where I should cross, or is it the snow? EDIT: I am referring to a crevasse that I may need to cross some ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Is it safe to sleep for more than 16 hrs a day at altitudes above 6000m? I am planning for a trek at the Advance Base Camp or if possible up to Camp II of Saser Kangri. The region is so deserted of people and expeditionists/mountaineers that there are usually only two to three odd tents at the Base Camp of the mountain, and it's a known fact that once you are beyond the B... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: Knee pain when descending a mountain I'll be sticking to the "Descent and Knee pain" part of the discussion here. Yeah, there is no doubt that a descent definitely makes knee-pain worse. (I am strictly sticking to the point that it's not caused solely by descending the mountain). The intensity can vary person to person and that is d... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: How to safely mark a rope No matter what, try not to use the spray-paints at all. Considering that fact that most of the spraypaint and allied products contain solvents/chemicals like CCl4, Acetone, Methyl ethyl ketone, Ethylbenzene, Butoxyethanol and Xylene, etc. If I were you, I would not use it on my ropes for that matter.... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Fine tuning the Warm-up routines at Higher altitude Warm-up routines are very important for most of the activities that involve rapid and/or vigorous body movements. Trekking too is not an exception to that. I am planning for a trek which goes through a long distance path at altitudes ranging from 18K to 23K feet. The route goes through world's few o... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What to look for in an insole? The insoles typically are the first thing that gets worn out. Insoles will eventually flatten from the weight of your body. this will then put downward pressure on your arches. Insoles get flattened from use and no longer hold your heel in the correct place. I've had tough and irritating times when ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Carrying a portable stove During a long expedition, how to safely pack, place and carry a portable gas filled stove? It looks something like this: http://www.climbing.com/gear/multifuel-stoves/ (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Struggling with Muscle cramps when in water I am not a very good swimmer. I don't swim regularly either. When I swim and relax for an less than an hour, I start getting cramps, specifically in Toes. What could be the reason? (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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How to understand contour map and plan a possible trekking route using one such contour map? I am planning for a trek in coming winters. Thats not a regular or a trodden trail, its more of an optimistic approach onto a mountain. All the information that I have says that I was never a route, but I intend to make an attempt over the slopes and screes, occasionally having to climb up a not-so-l... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Setting up a shelter I have been trekking nearly for a decade now and all those years I have never had a tent with me. It was roughly a couple of years ago, I bought my first tent. :-) I had always relied on natural caves and structures. Sometimes I still do. It was very recently that I had gone for a long jungle trek w... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Is Paradoxical Undressing a stage beyond Hypothermia? We all have discussed and read Hypothermia quite a lot of times and are aware of general concepts about it. What made me wonder the most was an incident about a mountaineer on Mt. Everest. With the sort of wisdom I have, I still can't see why he is still alive (No offense, that is a great thing and I... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: Does garlic balance your blood pressure on long walks? The Garlic and Onion are most common members of Allium family. The Allium family members are known for by far the most common domestic methods to reduce (Does not mean control / Balance) Cholesterol, High blood pressure (hypertension) and the incidence of flu. Garlic is a good Blood thinner. When ch... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Adjusting the Torso setting for the backpack I have been using backpacks which did not have setting for Torso adjustment. This time around I have bought myself a backpack with such adjustment. Product Link: Quechua backpack Product I think I still have not managed to adjust it neatly, as I found myself adjusting the straps all the time, and... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: How do you repair a plastic kayak? For from upto small leak holes to upto coin-sized holes, You can possibly use a Duct tape on the both sides. One more thing to add between the Duct Tape's point of contact is a filler like Some local Epoxy Compound product, or worst case a Chewing Gum (Chewed one :D). For a crack, you might just get... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: How can I tell if I am dehydrated or have low electrolytes (need salt, etc.)? You really don't need equipment as such. There are quite a few symptoms that you can observe, may be at a gradual rising rate. Symptoms are observed with as the degree of Dehydration gets worst. Normal: (I'll say recoverable without having to stop the venture then and there itself. One can cont... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Making a Make-Shift harness from Tape-Slings I have some common knowledge about knots used for Climbing and Rope-care. There was an incident last week, where I needed a Seat-Harness which I didn't have with me. I needed one for tying up a friend when we cross water streams. I could do that with just a Bowline around her waist but then on the o... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: Buoyancy aids ratings The bare-minimum that I'd buy should have a 50 Newton. 50 Newton The guys I've known who do Surfing, Water-skiing, Kayaking, Water-sailing, Canoeing and all sorts of crazy water sports stuff, would go for a 50N rated aid. It also depends on how much are you going to bank on that, right? And, ma... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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What should a rescue team be equipped with? The last weekend when I was coming back home from a trek on Sunday noon, I got a news about this accident that took place. The place was on the way, so instead of choosing to rest at home, I chose to alight at the station closest to the place where this happened and add my ounce of help if it was nee... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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What are the Pros and Cons of Trekking Solo? I was going through this amazing post here at TGO which talks of trekking solo. As far as I know of TGO culture, this question here might sound a really opinion-based question, or rather a too broad kind to have a concrete answer, but I would rather take up a chance to post it outright. I have trekk... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Maintaining a Mountain Hut I loved and appreciate the concept of Mountain Huts. Though I have never visited one, this really sounds appealing. In my country, India, we don't have Mountain Huts, so we have to manage it all on our own. But, I wonder if a local organization clears out the necessary obligations and does finish fo... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: What are creative uses for retired carabiners? As Hillsons suggested a good way to use it, let me put in what I would do: You can use it as a Weight. Simply knot a carabiner to the end of a rope that needs slinging over a pole or onto a roof. The weight helps with accuracy. Clip keys inside backpacks to loops for extra security Link a few toget... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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How to fix a leak in a fibreglass kayak? I have got an old kayak from a friend of mine who no longer needs it. As he told me, there are 3 leaks in that Kayak, one of them is very visible being a coin-sized hole (:D). The others are pretty minor. I, as a total rookie in kayaking and other water sports, do understand that using such a Kayak ... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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To pack Vertical or Horizontal? I always wonder, in what way I can pack my things so that the weight distribution will be good and I can find it handy to get the things quickly instead of unpacking the entire backpack. I know that light and bulky stuff should go to the bottom, then a bit heavier stuff to go in the middle, and fina... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: Can groundwater still be consumed if after boiling the water turns brown with an oily substance floating on top? Cause of coloring: As you specifically referred to Groundwater, I believe it is most likely due to the Manganese and Iron contents in the water. Iron and manganese are common metallic elements found in the earth's crust. Water percolating through soil and rock can dissolve minerals containing iron... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: Reacting to tornado warnings while camping with no buildings nearby First thing you should do is confirm the validity of the news. Assuming that the news is genuine: Report your location to some one sitting out safe who can coordinate a rescue once it is all sorted out. If you are car-camping, take a measure if you can drive away before it hits. If you don't think... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Makeshift Stretchers I recently read in a local organization report log that a group of inexperienced and stranded hikers gambled up a route and had to take a risky way down the hill. In the process, a guy got badly injured and he couldn't continue. He had to be carried down on a stretcher, but they didn't have one. Th... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: Wood versus plastic trail signs? IMHO, I would like to suggest using the ones made with plastic, probably Custom Engraved Signs. I believe its about personal opinion up to certain extent. The people who are suggesting you to use wooden trail signs are right about the fact that we should never put on something in nature there, which ... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Rules for Carrying flammable subtances in UK I am planning for a trek in Northern and Eastern parts of England. I am planning to cover the Hull to Liverpool section of the Trans Pennine Trail, which is roughly 290 km or 180 miles. I have managed and planned for accommodation and camp-sites. As the weather in England is rainy most of the time o... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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Swimming across a strong current Recently I had been to a hike where I had to cross quite a large stream. And I am not so good at swimming either. So after judging the possible depth, I could figure out that I can get across swimming through it. For safety reasons considering a not-so-good kind of guy with me, I picked the shallowes... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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A: How should a climbing rope be stored? There is no care-protocol or anything as such. Just ensure that: It is neatly packed. Using a rope bag is a good practice, but not mandatory though. Its more for convenience I believe. If you dont have a rope bag, either get one, or you can try using a Tire-tube to keep it. The intention is to bene... (more) |
— | almost 10 years ago |
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How to dry wet shoes quickly? Is there a way to dry the shoes out when they get wet? I am referring to situations specially when I can not hang them out to dry. Consider a situation wherein I am trekking in the night, and I need to cross a stream and then I know that I am not gonna walk much through wet places (mud, grass lands, ... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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Rappelling with an injured arm Is there a specific method which would help one with an injured (say, broken) arm to rappel down a rock? It is very much possible that one may hurt his / her arm for some or the other stupid / major mistakes, and then need to get down one his / her own with having to rappel down a rock. What are th... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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Advantages of types of sleeping bags over another I have never used a Mummy type sleeping bag, rather I have hardly used a sleeping bag. I am afraid, I am more of a carry-mat, sleeping-pad and a blanket guy. It never occurred to my mind that What must be the advantage of a Mummy type sleeping bag over a Blanket type? over even vice-versa if it is s... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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How safe is it to travel from Kathmandu to Lukla without Flying the distance? I am planning a trek around Mt Everest. I intend to cut the cost as much as I can, because I'll be planning a more exhaustive expedition in the same region in a short while after this trek, so I just intend to plan this trek, spending as less as I can. I plan to so there by the month of August or Sep... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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What precautions are needed for caving? I have been hiking/mountaineering for quite a few years now. But, I have never been into a deep cave as yet. We are planning to explore a natural cave that we'll have to rappel into. The cave is unexplored for nearly a 3 decades now, and evidently has a way out. We plan to explore and search for the ... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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Official Protocols to be followed in England for trekking/hiking I am planning a long hike in England which is part of E2 trail. Apart from all the documentation and legal processes that I need to follow to be in England, are there any specific local procedures that I am supposed to follow during hiking/long distance walking? How safe is it to trek alone in Engla... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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A: Campervans - larger vs smaller I have hardly any experience with car camping and similar activities., but I would love to shed some light on what I can think of. If I were you, I would certainly go for a smaller camper van than a larger one. Fuel Economy: In camper vans, it is almost universal to say that the smaller ones are b... (more) |
— | about 10 years ago |
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Potability measure of water on Volcanic Mountains Is it safe to drink water found from natural resources on the Volcanic Mountains? Considering Chemistry part of it, What could go wrong if I have no way to boil it, at the most I can filter it with multiple layers of garment. (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Technique and physical conditioning for crack climbing Very recently I had been to a climb where I learnt about an alternate route that requires a huge crack to be climbed. It is of about a 100-120 ft roughly. Though I have experience in climbing open faces of walls with the aid of equipment like pegs, I have never tried much of my skills to climb throu... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Hot or cold shower better after exertion? Most of us go around, doing different physical activities. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, the common factor is that we often sweat, make our muscles, joints, tendons, ligament, etc work harder than normal. Specifically, working out, swimming, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, running, mountaineeri... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Can a Finger Pulley injury be predicted / anticipated? I resumed climbing a couple of months back after a gap of a couple of years. After spending a month of quality time at the wall regularly in order to get back in touch, I have started to try different routes that are a bit tricky and a bit exerting so that sometimes I have to push it a bit harder tha... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Surfacing rapidly after a Scuba Dive I recently had my first scuba dive. And the other instructor here was referring to something that is related to air Embolism as I overheard, that one should not surface too rapidly after a deep dive. I could only hear it that it could prove fatal as well. I know what is Embolism, but i have no wisdom... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Are dark or bright clothings preferable in the desert? I have always been advised to be in bright/light colours during the trekking expeds in regions which are known for bad sun. Everybody knows that Black clothing absorbs more heat(radiation). The lighter you wear, the lesser heat you attract(radiation). Now there is a point rightly said above that t... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Cutting snow steps on slopes Cutting the Ice steps is technique which is used since years, and rather was invented way before something like crampons came up in mountaineering. I met a team at Saser Kangri, who spent a lot of time in cutting steps in Ice. And, I could only ask them why to do it and invest so much of amount of... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Factors to be considered and prepared in case of unavoidable bivouac There are numerous situations when mountaineers may have to bivouac. A few of them are exceptionally not advised but unavoidable at the same time. I was going through the details of the K2-Tragedy(2008) and I learnt that in situations where one runs out of time and doesn't want to give up the sum... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Practical uses for urine There are many if you can adjust with smell and fact that you are going to need to use your own urine for some or the other purpose. Hydrate using Urine: When you are damn far away from any water source and going through serius dehydration, You distill your urine if you can light a fire and have tw... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: During a safety stop, how do I avoid my feet floating up? This should sound more generic than only for a safety stop during a dive. I had this issue that during the swim as well, that I had to constantly fight to keep from rolling to one side, or to keep my feet from floating towards the surface. The two most typical problems with swimmers/divers that I sa... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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What mountain is this white pointed one in my gmail background image? I believe, many of us may have set this theme of mountains on gmail. Did anybody care to know what mountain is it? (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Effective measures to minimize the damage due to Snow-blindness? I was reading the novel: No Way Down by Graham Bowley, which is a detailed account of August 2008 K2 tragedy. There was a survivor named Wilco Van Rooijen, who eventually was rescued up somewhere between camp IV and camp III. He was suffering from snow-blindness, which contributed majorly in he getti... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: What shoes to wear while climbing monolithic granite rocks? This may sound a little too weird to most of the people, but trust me, nothing worked better (and ultimately hell a lot cheaper) than a normal canvas shoe with its sole slightly brushed with a sand-paper. It worked amazingly well and with comfort. I use them regularly where I go for an early morning ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |