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Answer	—	A: How to get pine sap off my teeth You can use different methods to remove the pine sap from your teeth. Here are a few: Take a small amount of margarine and rub on the sap Mix a solution of warm water, salt, and about 3 drops of honey, keep this mixture in your mouth for about 3minutes use some drinkable strong alcohol and try to r... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	How can I survive multiple days in cold environment? What can I do to survive multiple (2-4) days in a cold environment (like in mountains in winter)? As resources I've normal Skitouring gear with me for a single day, no sleeping bag or bivy bag. What are the points and priorities to keep in mind to look for, when you're stuck in the mountains. One ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the advantages of a vapour barrier? When to use it: An vapour barrier is used when the temperature is very cold and when a wet down-suit/sleeping bag, clothes or shoes can cause serious hypothermia. It's also used if you can't dry your stuff because of no sun, cold temperature or bad weather, so everything stays dry at least from the i... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there a technique to snow-shoeing besides "walk on the snow"? Walking technique You can save energy by not lifting your shoe higher then needed. And also how long steps you take. If it's steep try to make smaller steps to save energy. If you walk with poles use your poles with the correct length and technique as with cross-country-skiing, both for every step, ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How to stay hydrated with minimum water usage A friend of mine asked a experienced long distance hiker, how to drink during such a hike. The answer was, drink 0.1l water per hour and then you are fine. Is this correct and can anyone add some facts to this answer? Can I stay hydrated over several days with a this given amount of water? What ar... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why are backpack waist straps so long? Some reasons for the long waist straps are: The most backpacks have only one size for everyone, so the backpack must fit a short/ tall/ tiny/ big person. It also depends what your wear for clothes under your rucksack, if you wear it over a single shirt or over a big insulation-jacket. For alpine ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Finding a suitable slope to practice self arrest? In general it really depends on the snow condition. Angle: If it's powder snow you need a quite steep angle (25 degrees and more). If it's icy/ hard/ wind slab snow then you can try it on a less steep (20 degrees) slope. Safety: I would search for a slope where you have a safe run off, if you can... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it a bad idea to dry clothes by the fire? If you have your clothes by the fire and not in the fire it's not to likely that they burn if they're in a safe distance. It's good to hang it in a safe distance to the fire. But be also aware of the sparks from the fire (if you have synthetic clothes), they can get holes or also start burning in wor... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How to clean hiking boots How can I clean my hiking boots after any hike I made and how can I clean them after extended use e.g. multi day hike? How can i clean them back home and on the field? (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Measuring a dangerous snow slope You can use the common technique with the poles to measure the slope angle like discribed by @EverythingRightPlace. There is also a ski-pole-sticker that you can attach to your pole and then simply read the angle with a single pole (found on this website). There are also several smart phone apps f... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tent placement? First, a good place is where you can fit your tent's guy lines. What is the weather (forecast)? good weather: sunny, clear, stable distance to the fireplace, water and toilet go close to the fireplace to reduce walking, not too close to burn your tent go at least 90m from the fireplace, toilet ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Winter bivvying in the Alps: what is a good temperature rating for a sleeping bag If you sleep only in a bivy bag direct on snow you need to have a sleeping bag with a good isolated pad for the temperature in the forecast at least. If you sleep in a well build igloo the temperature is much warmer than the outside. Snow is used because the air pockets trapped in it make it an ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best mountaineering quote that you have ever read? "When you get to the summit and you push the watch, first you try to breath a little bit and get some oxygen in your lungs. When I saw this time I was like, 'Ah, that's not possible.' Yeah...that was a good moment." - Ueli Steck (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are mittens warmer than gloves? Mittens are normally warmer than gloves. On most expeditions (high mountains or very cold temperatures) most people wear thick down/synthetic mittens, because they're warmer than gloves. The blood flow in one finger is not that much and so it helps if all the fingers are in one big mitten. It's also... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should a climbing rope be stored? I would also not hang your rope on one single cord, because this causes damages on this part. This is a problem specially if you have it over a sharp edge or a small hanger, where diameter gets really small. It's better to have in like you described stored in a dark dry rope bag in a shelf. (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Will using kick-wax on my alpine touring skis ruin the bases? I think it's good to have first a normal wax as base on you skis and on top of that you can add the sticky wax. So you don't ruin your skis. But it's also good to remove the sticky wax if not needed and have faster skis. And this don't work well if you have climbing skins :) (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can be done to eliminate heel lift? When you buy a new shoe, it's very nice to have one with thermo fitting or foam fitting technology. (Scarpa, Dynafit, black diamond, Fischer, are a few brands that have shoes with this support. What also helps if you have a Powerstrap (Velcro) and/or more than only one or two iron hoop to tight you ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How to detect a crevasse on a glacier When you're walking in a roped party over a glacier, how can the leader detect crevasses? Sometimes it's possible to walk existing tracks, but even then it's possible to have a crevasse fall. What are good ways to find a save path on a glacier? Some mountain guides use wood sticks with an iron ti... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What clothing or gear should I wear to prevent ticks? I think it's good to wear long clothes and close all small entry spots through the layers. You can also use some repellents that contain 20 to 30% DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) for your skin and permethrin for your clothes. But for hunting and also if you're doing some sport or work it's normal tha... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are self-inflatable sleeping pads more slippery than other mats? I think it's not the material or fabric on the top it's more the shape of the pad. The most self inflatable pads are fully flat and even on top. The most other pads aren't flat because they have chambers. This gives a uneven surface of the pad. So my conclusion is: You have less friction with the ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How much spare strap should I leave when trimming a pack down? Sometimes it's better to have a bit more than 3 inches left. When you drink/eat a lot in the beginning of a trip (to not carry to much water). And also 3 inches are not that much to pull with gloves. My tip is to cut the strap so that you reduce the width. Normally the straps are very wide and only ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	Technique for lead solo climbing with rope In the past I saw climbers climb alone on multi-pitch routes only by themselves (but not free solo). What's a correct technique to do this? I know how to do it with two ropes, rope ascenders and on top rope, but is there a way to do it without? (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Footprint or no Footprint in a TNF Assault Yes, I would highly recomend a footprint. There are a lot of pros. Your tentfloor lasts much longer because of friction from rocks. You dont break your floor that fast as without footprint. It's also a little bit warmer with a floor on rock. It's much cheaper to replace the footprint You can use... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Affordable Festival Tent I would look for a 2 person tent for a single Person. So you have more comfort and also more space for your backpack and things. The shape is not very important for a festival. Only bring some color tapes with you to mark the strings, otherwise all people will walk over and into your strings and then... (more)	—	almost 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Brick Wall Rating As I wrote above, it's hard to rate this wall. But you can challenge yourself and mark some routes on the wall with colored tape, and then you can also see a progress in your climbing, or you can leave a given hold and try to go to the next, or do it dynamically, or use not all your fingers to hold.... (more)	—	almost 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are creative uses for retired carabiners? You can drill some holes in your carabiner and use it as handle for mugs and other things in your home you need to lift. mug example (more)	—	almost 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Light-weight emergency overnight-gear I would use a simple emergency bivy bag, a butt-pad (short sleeping pad) (thermarest, exped), some extra socks, buff and then you can sleep in all your clothes on the pad in this bag. this should work for emergency, it's not the best comfort but it works in 3 season conditions. For more comfort you ... (more)	—	almost 10 years ago