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Posts by furtive‭

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Q&A What is the benefit to telemark skiing?

The main (and classical) advantage of telemark skiing is not when you're going downhill, but when you want to travel on skis. Telemark skiing goes back to the days before chairlifts, when the ski w...

posted 12y ago by furtive‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Snowshoes for hilly terrain

Elevation bars are great, but more important are the grips/spikes on the bottom, not just for icy snow, but for fallen wood/exposed roots which are especially slippery in the winter. That traction ...

posted 12y ago by furtive‭

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Q&A Beginner Ski Touring - Avalanche Terrain

In Banff you'll find Bow Summit is the go to beginner place. Parks has a great avalanche terrain map that shows you where to avoid, it's best to stay in the trees. Don't forget to check out the Pa...

posted 12y ago by furtive‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the key factors when choosing a sleeping bag for backpacking?

I think you've covered all the factors except shape. The shape is either rectangular or tapered at the feet (aka mummy). Tapering means less weight and less space to heat with your body, but also ...

posted 12y ago by furtive‭

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Q&A How to minimize sea sickness?

Dimenhydrinate (popularly known as Gravol in Canada and as Dramamine, Driminate, Gravamin, Vomex, and Vertirosan in the USA) is an over-the-counter drug used to prevent nausea and motion sickness t...

posted 12y ago by furtive‭

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