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Edit	Post #41375	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
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Answer	—	A: Baby-friendly trek near Innsbruck I forgot to post what we ended up doing here, so I'll do that now (better late than never) Basically, we slept two nights in Hottinger Alm, which is really close to Innsbruck. We took the "Nordkette” to Hungersberg, and from there we walked to Umbruggler Alm, had lunch, and continued on to Ho... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I expect a mountain stream to have less water in the morning, even when it is not primarily fed by meltwater? Anecdotally, I once walked alone from Chandra Tal, in the Spiti valley in northern India, to Baralach La, where I took a bus to Leh. There was a trail that went along a large river, but there were fast-flowing mountain streams that fed into it. I was cautious because I was alone, and these streams di... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Question	—	Baby-friendly trek near Innsbruck My family is going to Innsbruck in August, and we want to do a 3-4 day mountain hut trek. This will be our first trek with our son, who will be 16 months old. I can see many, many huts and trails in the area, but I'm having a hard time ascertaining which ones are easier. For example, we don't want vi... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do leeches fall onto prey from trees? Yes, leeches can live above ground, on trees, and drop on their prey. I have seen this happen while hiking in Nepal. The leeches of which @ShemSeger speaks of are water leeches, but leeches also include the haemadipsidae family, which are ground leeches. They will do amazing things to reach you, in... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking half dome - What are the most efficient logistics for getting a campsite in little Yosemite? When I wanted to hike Half Dome, it was too late to apply to the lottery you mentioned. Therefore, upon arriving in California in September, I tried to get a last minute "daily" permit through the Park Service's web site. When I got this permit, it was for the next day, and of course I didn't have a... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: How much would a base camp shower cost in the Himalayas? There's an inn/tea house/lodging at Gorak Shep. It's about 2-3 hours walk from the base camp. In 2004, when I was there, most of the villages and lodgings on the way to Everest had, at the very least, the possibility of a "hot bucket" shower, which is basically a closed room where a person with a bu... (more)	—	almost 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Altitude sickness when going from sea level to 14,000 ft (4,200m) in a single day The answers given already address almost all the issues well, but I'd like to add one final point which hasn't been given enough focus; ease of descent in case something goes wrong. If the OP's sister arrives, makes it up, and comes down before the AMS symptoms begin, that's great. But if something g... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	Hiking possibilities near Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is a place that sees many business travelers, some of whom want to combine their visit with some high quality hiking in the California wilderness. Most of these people know about Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks (four hours away), and some know about Big Sur and the Pacific coastlin... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	Trekking near Berlin Last year I asked about mountain hut treks near Vienna, and the answers I got helped me plan a wonderful trip. This year I'm going to be in Berlin in June, and would be happy to do a (fairly laid back) two-three day trek somewhere near there. One thing I've read about is a 416 km trail that encircles... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: How safe is it to travel from Kathmandu to Lukla without Flying the distance? I can only partially answer this question, and my information is not particularly up-to-date, but I've contacted a friend who has been there recently and added his answers to my own. In April 2004 I flew Kathmandu-Lukla, and returned via bus from Jiri to Kathmandu. I remember the flight costing abou... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trek-able peaks in the himalayan range It might be both an obvious choice and not a "real" mountain, but what about Kala Pathar, the "black rock"? It's a 5545 meter hill facing Mt. Everest, and is the final destination of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Despite appearing unimpressive from Gorak Shep (the last and highest tea house in the are... (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Rifugio (Mountain Hut) trek in Austria Having just returned from our trip, I will try to provide a description of how we planned it and how things worked out. When we arrived in Vienna we purchased a topographic map of the Gesause region at a book store. With this in hand, we decided to take a train from Vienna to Gaishorn am See, to the... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	Trekking poles on planes Have people been able to bring their (folding) trekking poles onto planes? We're flying without checked-in baggage (on Wizz Air, from Europe to Israel). We've paid for "two large cabin bags", and the poles fit inside them. I'm not asking for promises, obviously, but does anyone have any anecdotal evi... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking in the Pyrenees late July/early August, what track should I do? About twelve years ago, I went hiking in Sant Maurici National Park in the Pyrenees. It's the other National Park in the Pyrenees (the first is the one Wajurgmitr mentioned). There are two viable entrances to the park- from Boi in the west and Espot in the east - I started in Espot. There are ten or... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	What to do with old hydration bladders? I have two old hydration bladders, both of which are no longer usable (in one the cap is broken, in the other the internal bag is ripped). Spare parts appear to be unavailable. Is there anything good that can be done with them, some way to use their insulating properties? Or is this the end of the ro... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: What temperature to prepare for on Everest base camp trek? I did this trek in early April (of 2004), flying to Lukla and walking to Kala Patar and the base camp. However, I didn't sleep at Gorakshep (the highest point at which it was possible to sleep in a lodge) but at Lobuche (4900 m). I purchased a -10 degrees Celsius (14F) sleeping bag in Kathmandu, whic... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trekking in the himalayan region There are three main, popular trekking regions in Nepal - the Anapurna circuit, the trek to the Everest Base Camp (and side trips) and the area surrounding Gosaikund, which includes the Langtang valley and Helambu. All three of these treks are very popular and quite safe; I saw people of all ages, in... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	Rifugio (Mountain Hut) trek in Austria I'm interested in combining a three to five day "rifugio" based trek in southern Austria with a visit to Vienna. In other words, I'd like to be able to fly in to somewhere nearby - Vienna, Salzburg, even Munich - and be able to conveniently drive/take public transport to the trail head. If I didn't ... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do to keep my hands warm while using touchscreens in the winter? I think capacitive gloves are your best bet. Basically, they are gloves with something that allows the screen to close a circuit with your body (your hands) and that makes the screen work. I've provided some links to reviews, but the bottom line is this: at the temperature you're describing (around 0... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I go camping in Nepal and Northern Pakistan? In the spring of 2004 I went trekking in the Dolpa district of northern Nepal. We did a lot of camping, and also stayed in people's houses. We didn't always have to pay to put up our tents, and when we did it was usually for a very reasonable amount. We were traveling with a Nepali guide/translator,... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there something like student mountain guides clubs in Western Europe? One place you can look is in an appropriate online hiking/mountain forums. For example, in CouchSurfing there's a group called mountain hiking. It has a subgroup called alpine enthusiasts. It looks like there are posts there of people trying to arrange hiking trips in the Alps, which would be a good ... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Why go without socks with climbing shoes? I've been going climbing (indoor bouldering) for about six months, using shoes I rented at the gym, and wearing socks (and everything was fine). I've recently got a pair of climbing shoes, and want to know why some people wear them without socks. What are the benefits of socks vs. without? Is this pu... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How much vertical distance is it possible to make in a day? Since people's capabilities vary enormously, I'm going to answer in terms of AMS - altitude sickness. Although susceptibility to AMS also varies, there are some general rules of thumb for how much a person "should" climb in a given day which are worth knowing. For starters, at up to about 3000 meter... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Question	—	How harmful is the rising/setting sun? Often, while hiking, my companions and I treat the very early/late sun as being less harmful (as far as skin cancer and UV radiation are concerned). For example, we might not apply sunscreen immediately after waking, but only after an hour or so, or skip putting on another round of sunscreen if it's ... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: 6 day trek in Nepal Himalaya One possibility is the trek to Gosaikund - also known as the "Frozen Lakes". It can be done in six days walking. However, I'm not sure I would call it easy- the first day, especially, will be very strenuous. However, it's a very pretty trek, and the first two days are very rewarding. Another advantag... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: A list of suitable foods for a long hike I find tahini paste to be a useful trip food. According to wikipedia: Tahini is an excellent source of copper, manganese and the amino acid methionine. Tahini is a source of the healthy fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Tahini made from raw sesame seeds is lower in fat than tahini made from r... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Bear bags vs Bear canisters: which is better? One thing that hasn't been mentioned here is that in some places (especially in California - for example Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks) there are permanent bear boxes at popular overnight locations. It's entirely possible to do many interesting treks and rely entirely on these bear boxes. I've... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Yellowstone back country camping trip? One important part of planning back country trips in the West revolves around bears. I'm basing what I write on my trips to Sequoia and Yosemite (which only have black bears), but it should be relevant since Yellowstone has both black bears and grizzlies (which are more aggressive). You'll need to ... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best way to store my sleeping bag for long periods of time? I use a suitcase, and try to let the sleeping bags take up all the space available to them inside. It's a good use of space that you probably aren't using otherwise, and protects them well. (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Books to inspire you to get out in nature Peter Mathiessen's The Snow Lepoard. I actually read it after (not before) trekking from Pokhara to the Dolpo region in Nepal, but I think it meets your description of a book that "just makes you want to get out there". It's an excellent description of what it was like to make that journey thirty ye... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How much gear will the AT eat? Although some of the articles there appear to require payment, BackpackingLight have lots of gear lists for different conditions, including both long and short trips. (This list specifically refers to the AT) (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is a good starter kit for beginning indoor climbing? As @xpda says, bouldering doesn't require much equipment at all. I found it much easier to start bouldering than climbing with a rope; I went a couple of times to a non-bouldering place and though I liked it, I didn't stay with it- bouldering was easier to get into and keep coming back. As for the s... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: A little bit of acclimatisation or no acclimatisation at all? I think Greg's answer is excellent, but I'd add the following. It's true that there's a delay before altitude sickness sets in - this is what makes going up to a 4000 meter peak on your second day possible. However, should conditions on the top be bad, and you end up staying up there, you are at some... (more)	—	over 12 years ago