Activity for WedaPashiâ€
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Walking through a Thigh-high snow I have far less experience in trekking where there is snow. I believe walking through snow and through ice are two different techniques. Is there some sort of safe technique to walk on such snow with nearly 30o slope and winds? I wonder if I would be able to take the same route that I open duri... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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How to rappel on an over-hanging cliff? I have rappelled quite a few times. I have also done commando rappel on shorter patches (up to 100 ft or so). The pic of a cliff that I have attached below is Kokankada. The height to rappel will be around 1800ft into 4 stages. Out of that, probably a 800 ft will be pure overhang. I have rappelled he... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Has anyone tried making their own make-shift Hydrapack? Has anyone tried making their own make-shift Hydrapack? Over the years of trekking I have never owned a Hydrapack. So, before investing on something, and for some fun-n-learn part of it, I would like to make myself a Hydrapack. What are the basic things that I need, and how to go about it? I first ha... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Walking up the slopes. To walk brisk or to walk slow? I would say there is no point in walking briskly. With a heavy backpack, it's a no-no for me. I have observed and have struggled with the same problem when I started off towards some serious trekking with genuinely elevated/steep climbs with a heavy haversack on my back. The sack that I usually carry... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Do leeches have a preference? Nah, AFAIK Leeches don't sniff/smell at all. Their main form of prey detection is thought to be by thermoreception, meaning Sensitivity to body heat, which is why warm blooded animals and mostly mammals are their preys. They do get attracted towards Water/Wetness. Though you are claiming to be having... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Cramping Fingers I recently re-started to get into rock climbing but I've been having a lot of tough time with my fingers cramping up after I get off the wall. And the worst part of it is, I have to paddle down a good 30 km to get back home as I go cycling. I have observed, it happens almost in about half an hour or ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Keeping the things interesting in a small climbing gym I had been a regular climber half a decade back. And, then I got off the routine. Now I am trying to get back into climbing. For that, I go to a local climbing gym kind of thing managed by a friend wherein we can change the route/reroute for variations. The issue is, The routes that are said to be t... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Are bears attracted by Lotions and Perfumes? Bears are mostly attracted by smell of food. That is why we are supposed to keep the food items in airtight and sealed packs or preferably finish up all the food (cooking and consuming) far away from the campsite. People usually tend to follow this protocol. But does this all apply to Body lotions, ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Should I expect reptiles in Southwest USA deserts in winter? Adding to what Don Branson said, Try not to dismantle or peep into a pile of stones, small cracks. With reference to :"During winter, do most of these reptiles go in some sort of hibernation, or can some/many still be found and seen during the day where there is some sun?" What I've observed is, It ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Micro-Fractures in Climbing Equipments I have always been very careful while handling climbing gear. Last year while returning from an expedition, I met a group that was returning from a tough-looking climb. They were selling off a few of their gear, which were pretty new. Most of the them were carabiners. Out of curiosity I asked them th... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: What are the first aid precautions to be taken in case of a snake bite? There is hardly anything very effective first aid as such, considering the fact that you are 5 hrs walk from any medical facility. I guess I can assume that you will be roaming in rain forests of Agumbe or anywhere in Southern Western Ghats since you referred to King Cobras. If in India, you would... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A Hat or a Cap? Considering a scenario that one is hiking a lot in the indian sub-continent, what is better in order to mitigate the issues one may face due to bright sunny day? A hat or a simple cap? (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Suitable Food for moderate to High altitude trekking I am preparing for an expedition which is going to be in Mid-July next year. I am quite aware about the level of physical fitness that we require for such a trek, and I am preparing for it as well. One thing that strikes my mind the most is regarding food/diet that I should follow during the expe... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Which one is scientifically better for carrying water during an expedition: A hard fiber bottle or an Aluminium Bottle? I have come across two good products for carrying the water during expeditions. I wonder which of them would be scientifically better to have along. Yes, I agree that this question may sound like a primarily-opinion based question, but I want to get the pros and cons of the two materials. A har... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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How to realize/judge/assume if one has now fully acclimatized? I have an expedition planned in Himalayas, around the Mt. Kanchenjunga region. I believe at higher altitudes, apart from preparation (both physical and psychological), one has to be sure about a factor: Acclimatization. What I have planned is: after gaining a certain altitude in the beginning phas... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Venomous/Semi-Venoumous Snakes at Higher Altitudes When we camp in rainforests or even country side forest, we are supposed to be very careful about Reptiles, especially Snakes. In India out of the many venomous snakes, I have found Pit Vipers to be very common. That is why I have always considered the possible threats while choosing a campsite. But ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Knot for Joining the ropes of different thicknesses As, I have been using a Double Fisherman's knot to join the two ropes. With some physics that I know, in Double Fisherman's knot the same amount of pressure (stress) is applied over the two turns of each rope, so making sure there is no significant damage done to any of the rope. However I believe... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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Is playing musical instruments like Harp/Harmonica, Flute unsafe during backpacking trips? Along with trekking and camping, I am too involved in musical instruments that I play. And, I always have had a thought of carrying my six-string with me on some long hike for entertainment during I camp at some site. ( I have so far always have taken care of safety issues/procedures related Campsite... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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How can I practice Climbing without the actual wall and/or equipment? I had never been a gifted kind of a climber being more fascinated by Backpacking than Rock Climbing. Its been almost 2 years that I did some genuine climbing. And, I am planning to resume it very soon. But, Instead of gambling with any actual climbing place I intend to get in touch with it, and do so... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Can I use satellite images as hiking maps, how? Yes, you can. I have managed to trek long up to a week with a set of satellite images. For that, I needed some skill in orientation, tracing down a trail and then setting the position in accordance with the satellite image. It does require skills in Navigation because, in most of the cases where peop... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Trek-able peaks in the himalayan range There are few peaks like : Ekdant - 6128 mtrs (A name for Lord Ganesh), Kartik - 5113 mtrs(named after brother of Lord Ganesh). I had planned for these two on a single trip, though I could not execute the plan. There is Parvati Parbat (6,257m) above the Satopanth Glacier. I have the Himalayan Journa... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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How can a walking style be changed? The title may itself sound a little weird, indeed it does. But this I have observed over the time, when I take a look at my shoes. I think I have a strange walking style, in which I probably land a bit banked on the right part of the feet of my left leg. That is why I can see my left shoe more worn o... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: At what point do I need snow goggles or glacier glasses when hiking? When I first planned my trek in Himalays I was suggested to keep my Gogs and Glares with me when I am outdoor-bound, in snow. A good article in my Adventure related Database rtf files says: Hours of bright sunlight can burn the surface of the eye, causing a temporary but painful condition known ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: What can I use an old tent for? When I decided to trash my tent, which was so old and was no longer of any use for active camping, I and my mentor in trekking, firstly used the same tent to teach kids of how to pitch a tent. I also used some part of the tent fabric to make a sort-of a sand bag for me, which I used to tie to my leg... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: Will the benefit of an axe outweigh the drawbacks and win over a large knife? I really don't find any specific need to carry something which is so heavy and bulky, and something that can cause injuries due to unsafe packing, unsafe way of carrying, unitended mishandling, when you have a fairly safer substitute for that. I have used one such fixed-blade knife for from cutting w... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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Dealing with rashes between thighs and around the groin This, I believe, most of outdoor people once in a while do have to deal with: Rashes between thighs, around the groin. This may really screw the entire trip and make it annoyingly miserable to walk any further. The best that I thought I can do to avoid them is, applying coconut oil before starting. ... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: How to Tell When Minimal Running Shoes Are Worn Out? I agree with the fact that as the sole of the shoe gets thinner it becomes harder. Which would be awkward for running purposes. It also depends on how you land. If you land on the ball of your foot (if you don't, you should), the layer at the sole at the heels remain flexible for, to be more precise... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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How to apply duct tape and mole skin to prevent blisters? In response to a question that was asked regarding preventing/treating blisters, a reputed and a respectable climber (DavidR) said: "Having 'duct tape', 'mole skin', or other adhesive products, and knowing how to apply them to prevent blisters in trouble spots." I have no idea of how to use/a... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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Why do many climbers appear to not trust their belay loops? The belay loop is the strongest part of the climbing harness, so why do so many climbers not trust it? It’s very common to see climbers backing up their belay loop with a separate piece of webbing or clipping their belay carabiner through the waist and leg tie-in points to avoid the belay loop... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: What are the properties I should look for in running shoes? For that matter why don't you get a Jogger Shoe for you? When I had been to a running exped, I was told to get shoes with following Props: Got to have a double inner sole. (This implies that you get a shoe of size which is slightly bigger than you normal shoe size). This help you to expand and co... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: Recovering from Hypothermia You actually don't need to go outdoors to get struck by Hypothermia. But you can suffer from it on a trek where you don't have a proper campsite, camping equipment, or good clothing and bedding. From http://www.globalaging.org/health/us/hypothermia.htm The most important step in treating hypot... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: Will barefoot walking harden the skin and help prevent blisters when trekking in heavy shoes? Blisters are more frequent between the toes than Anywhere on the bottom of the feet. And, with heavy trekking shoes, you are most likely to sustain blisters around toes and between them, so I guess as the above guy (theJollySin) said walking barefoot wont help much with blisters, But yeah it does hel... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: What do you risk when you ignore blisters and carry on walking? I will share what I know about Blisters and what I could do to suffer least from them. Blisters are mainly due to wetness, let it be through Actual wet shoes and socks, or let them be due to Sweat. These are the few things that I follow and since I have started doing those things, I have managed to m... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: Where to carry a folding knife when hiking? I have one such a belt-pocket which I can either attach to my Haversack's waist-belt, or my own hiking pant's belt clips or the belt itself using a runner (but belt is not an option for you because you are using a nylon pant). It depends on both (its weight and size) at the same time since having... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: What can I do with a retired rope and harness? A rope is never a thing to throw away at any point in time. You can make slings out of it, and teach your kids about knots and other rope handling procedures. Or You can use the sling as an accessory cord for self anchoring (under static loads - not dynamic) as long as it is not damaged. I have so fa... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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Precautions needed to be taken regarding bee hives (honey) during Climbs I am a regular climber and a hiker. Having an experience of more than 600 hikes and around 30 technical climbs, I have realized that during rock-climbing, the climbers are bound to face Honeybees where I climb. Range of Sahyadris in India offer few of the good challenges in rock-climbing. This is whe... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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What are the odds that I stand a chance against Wild Boars? I have been trekking and camping since last 6 yrs. I have over 600 hikes and about 30 technical rock climbs under my belt. We often tend to camp up in forests, and at our sides, wild boars are pretty normal. Though I have never been under an attack by a wild boar, I just want to know that instead of ... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |