Activity for A.A. Grapsas‭

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Answer	—	A: Keeping warm in an emergency A lot of this goes back to being prepared. Even a light hike in unknown terrain or with spontaneous weather can turn for the worst. Having a small kit with you will always help out and, should something happen, will more than make up for the weight. Having something to start a fire with is a minimum... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What do I do to prevent and treat frostbite? As stated above, the best way to treat frostbite is to avoid it all together. As for proper treatment, you should slowly warm the affected area, typically done through a warm water submersion. Frostbitten feet should not be thawed until you are ready to no longer walk, as you will more than likely l... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do to prevent altitude sickness? Are you going to be hiking that high, or in a car for a small bit? Going to 15,000 feet without ever having broken 10,000 feet sounds a bit haphazard, especially if you're unsure of the dangers/how to deal with them. There are several things you can do to help yourself out before your trip. First, ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can you navigate without a compass or GPS If it's early morning, you'll note that the sun rises in the east. It additionally sets in the West. Normally, more plant-life can be found on the east side of a ridge (I don't have a source for this, I'm sure someone else can be more helpful) as it more fully receives light. Personally, I navigate ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago
Answer	—	A: When buying a backpack, what should I pay attention to? I'm going to say that fit is one of the most important elements. I highly suggest you find yourself a store and try on a lot of backpacks. Make sure you properly adjust them. Usually, someone in a store will be able to help you out. Additionally, the various features you listed are useful for differ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago