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Posts by Wills‭

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Q&A What is a so called "Weiderost" (cattle guards)?

There are different kind of obstacles so that farm animals like cows on alpine pastures stay in the related territory. If you hike, you often pass little doors or Z-shaped wooden obstacles or have ...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭

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Q&A How does a carabiner handle make sense?

For me it seems to be more a fashion thing than extremely useful. Of course you can clip the mug to the outside of your backpack or anywhere on the campside but I doubt you really need this. Never...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭

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Q&A What kind of cockroach is this?

What species is the following cockroach? Is it dangerous, that means is it likely to transport diseases? I live in South Germany.

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is this a cockroach? If so, which one?

What species is the following? I assume it is a cockroach, but I am not sure. What is it exactly? I live in South Germany.

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Mountaineering with a 6-year-old kid in winter

You know that there is a lot of snow already in those heights in Austria? Even in 1500m people not used to it will get problems. Please have a look at webcams and detailed descriptions of the route...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it dangerous to rope together on an ascent of hard packed ice?

The most common options coming to my mind are: Securing from anchors and building e.g. one rope-party with 2 and one with 3 members This is slow but very safe. You do it in steep and/or difficu...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I choose the right tent?

Things to consider when purchasing a tent: Where exactly do you want to use the tent? On which altitudes? On which terrain? Sometimes you need special tent pegs like on snow or it's even not pos...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭

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Q&A What exactly is a rocker?

Rocker is a term common for freeride ski and snowboards. Because of the deep snow (powder) you need ski which are floating by design. That means it is easier to ride in powder with a higher rocker....

posted 7y ago by Wills‭

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Q&A Is it ok for my climbing shoes/chalk bag to get wet?

Of course your outdoor equipment has no problems with getting wet. It's not getting any damage if used in rain. While wet the function of your gear may be influenced, e.g. in the case of rubber sol...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Interested in trekking to Annapurna Base Camp

With that given information we can't tell if you can do it. I, for example had an knee surgery too while playing soccer some years ago. Still I am driving to work by bike regularly and I am doing o...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭

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Q&A Should one remove their boots in an emergency bivvy situation?

I only see an advantage if your boots are wet: Then I would advise to remove the wet shoes and socks. Maybe you are in the lucky position to have some dry spare socks in your backpack. If not you ...

posted 7y ago by Wills‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should overweight people ever climb?

You could ask the similar question "Most runners I see aren't fat, so is it wrong to start running as a massive guy?" Of course the good and really good climbers are most likely on the thinner sid...

posted 6y ago by Wills‭

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