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A: How can I prevent animals from marking my camp as their territory? I assume that the way the said animal is marking it's territory, and with reference to "They don't come at night when I sleep inside.", can I assume that you are camping there more than a night or two? If thats the case then I am hoping that its not a backcountry area where you have bears. Marking t... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: How do you make a snow shelter? Think of the time you can invest and rather you'd want to invest into making one of these, as it takes quite an effort and time to make one that you'll be wanting to be inside of. If you are in a hurry, consider making a trench instead of a snow cave. As a trench can be made far more quicker and take... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What clothing or gear should I wear to prevent ticks? Ticks can attach anywhere, in particular, they will find spots like the back of your knee, around waistbands, under armpits, undergarment straps or any other constricted place. Firstly, prefer to wear the clothing which is already treated for tick prevention by means of some tick repellent solution... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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How should I choose between setting up a Cordelette or an Equalette climbing anchor? I was going through anchoring techniques and I came across this well-received question: Anchor without cordelette? How should one decide when to go for a Cordelette or an Equalette? (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Carrying crampons safely when not using them How should one carry crampons when not actually using it, but knowing that they are going to be needed in the further stage of the expedition. Further clarification: Suppose I am gonna need to have crampons on only in a certain stage of the expedition, and not all the way. What is the best possible... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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During high-altitude lengthy expedition: To shave or not shave? "Should one be shaving on a lengthy high altitude trek?" shall be the question that I'd like to ask to great mountaineers with wisdom in high-altitude mountaineering. If you have observed, there are so many mountaineers who do not prefer (or should I say bother?) to shave during an expedition. Has... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What food is good to take trekking for acid reflux? Its an answer which you may not find specifically good for you, but rather more of a generic approach towards a person suffering from Acid Reflux. Narrowing down the scope up to foods/meals over a trek, I'd suggest: Yogurt. You can try Trail Yogurt Recipe Peanut butter as against eating Walnuts, A... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What formation to best survive a flood? The best plan is to plan to make sure that you don't get in a situation where you may need to cross a flooded stream. But, that said, as you talked of a flood situation, that can happen over a night with heavy pouring and so on so forth. Where, its really worth a second thought, that should you be cr... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Managing the garbage over a lengthy trek at higher altitudes Following the thread about Everest Base Camp related questions, its almost a globally known fact that the Everest Base Camp is very much crowded and consequently very much into garbage disposal problems. Various sources talk about the issue: (Source 1) (Source 2) I guess the kind of people visi... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Acquiring a Camp Site at the Everest Base Camp I was just going through the details about processes and dependencies, and associated tough-nuts with planning and executing a trek to Everest Base Camp from Nepal side. In the same context, I had previously asked a question about travelling and itinerary to reach Namache Bazzaar. Whilst, I have mos... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What to do if a team member falls sick? Decide depending upon the impact that person has on the group and the event. If he/she is a crucial member to keep going, may be the group should agree to call it off, and decide to turn back or set up a camp, depending upon the supplies and the location. You'd never want to make someone walk back ho... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: Lodging while hiking the European E-paths Its nearly just the half of what you would have expected to see. Honestly I had head-scratched many details for European Long Distance Trails. But I realized that they are so long that even if I plan to complete one of them in sections, it would take multiple years considering my current economic sta... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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How to go about a long traverse with just Undercut holds? I just recently got information about an easy climbing route. I am not sure about the grade though. The only part the worries me is a traverse, which is exposed. And long traverses have always been my weak point. I have a couple months to prepare and practice. I plan to give it a try as soon as winte... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: Climbing Kilimanjaro for a newbie Aligning the answer strictly for Kilimanjaro, I'd first recommend you to select the route that you are going to take. If you want to take the easiest way up, the Marangu route shall be perfectly suitable for you (No offence, just in case if you remain unprepared, if you have been preparing well, you ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Walking stick or Pole I have never fancied using a stick or pole for hiking. With a heavy backpack, its always tiring to walk, especially on an ascend. Last weekend it was the same east side story for me. Seeing me struggling, a friend of mine handed me a stick that he had make-shift made from a strong but dead bush, wit... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What makes certain mountains more dangerous than others? I personally had a similar sort of a question when I first went through similar kind of stats about these mountains. Getting introduced with these stats is different than totally understanding the mountain and the pandora box it opens. For getting acquainted with the reasons for so many failed attemp... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: How To Quickly Warm A Tent Basically you should never find yourself in such a situation under normal circumstances. Tents are supposed to keep you warm, and not the other way round. If you are doing that more often then I'd say you have the wrong gear being used at the wrong place. Yet, there may rise a situation when you need... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Tying up a tent to the sack How to tie up a tent to a sack in order to carry it over a long distance? I recently bought this sack, and I carried it over this weekend with my 4-men tent, and it was damn bad a day to have it along. Its a large tent, so it doesn't fit into my pack, I have to pack it separate. And the bag/pack the... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: How many calories does hiking burn? There are so many things to consider when you calculate one such thing, and it would again involve a lot of data, equations and that too with subtle variations in data. For an example, there are people walking at different speeds, there would be differences, especially between walking and running. ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: What are common climbing techniques for strongly overhanging walls and roofs? Firstly, warm up neatly, and Try to move through the overhang. Visualize the moves and flow through them. If you stop it's hard to get moving again. Use your whole body. It's easy to get good hands and try and pull yourself up. If you observe good climbers on overhanging problems or routes you will... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Why is it unsafe to handle metallic equipment with bare hand at higher altitude? I have seen a few documentaries where the high altitude mountaineers constantly keep the hand-gloves ON. Is it really because handling the metallic equipment with bare hands can cause a Frostbite? What else risk is there? What temperature ranges are permissible at which I can afford to handle metall... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: How do you locate the "North Star"? You need to know if you are in Northern Hemisphere or in Southern Hemisphere or nearby the Equator. If you are in Northern Hemisphere: First locate the Polaris. Its the last star in The Ursa Minor. I've had trouble in locating it sometimes. Many people do. So, if you are in such a situation, try lo... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: Leading an inexperienced group A trek group should have a Leader who walks in front who leads the trail/route/climb, sometimes cleaning the route or navigating the route. I believe that will be you. Then the second most important person is the Back Lead, who is the last head you have, who makes sure that the pace of the group is m... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: Backpack strap chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against something whether other skin, clothing, or gear. Staying clean, dry, and reducing friction are the ways to prevent any kind of chafing. As Ben said above that your hip belt may need be used the way it should be. I struggled with heavy packs, so I started follow... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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A: Snake dangers while hunting in the desert? As you specifically mentioned Southern Nevada Mojave Desert, if you come across a snake and considering the worst case its a venomous snake, then its very likely to be a Rattlesnake or a Side Winder or an Adder. The best way to avoid trouble with venomous reptiles is to be aware of your surroundings... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Is there a dose guide for Dexamethasone? I am looking at the things that I should have with me when I am climbing higher altitudes. I came across this meds one should always have along: Dexamethasone. Dexamethasone is used in the treatment of high-altitude cerebral edema, as well as pulmonary edema. It is commonly carried on mountain-cli... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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How to go about replacing sport climbing bolts? There has been handful discussions about How to fix a bolt on a climbing route. But there seldom any point made about How the one should go about when removing/replacing the bolts. When to decide in favor of replacing the bolts, considering the crucial part bolts play in climbing? How to do it? (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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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) |
— | over 9 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) |
— | over 9 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) |
— | over 9 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) |
— | over 9 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 |