Posts by Glenn
While there are many helpful books on a variety of outdoor subjects, the best way to learn outdoor skills is to do. Just like working in a shop, you don't get all the tools then start doing work. F...
Dependency Feeding wild animals creates a system of dependency and socialization with humans. In general this is looked down on whether or not hunting is the end goal. Sport Baiting is considere...
This is a community wiki to add appropriate knots that will work since there will be several. Munter Mule Tensionless Hitch - Assuming you have a long tail after tensioning your line this "no kn...
I've been up on Beartooth a handful of times. I almost always find somewhere new to explore and kill a few hours. Look for pullouts and see if there is any kind of trail head. The lakes and streams...
Camp Selection The location of your camp will likely be a much bigger factor than what style of bedding you use. Find a low point away from any large trees and away from anywhere that may accumulat...
Laser Pointers I've spent years in whitewater and can somewhat appreciate your struggle with pointing and vague references to features. I've played with inexpensive laser pointers at night in camp...
General Safety Assumputions Wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) aka Life Jacket. Don't give up. Like much of whitewater never give up. Keep fighting. Keep trying new things. If you have air g...
The freedom of the Hills provides a rough guideline for the most efficient climbing grade when switchbacks can be set. I think the climb traverse ratio is in the neighborhood of 1:3. I don't own a ...
The correct answer is as far upstream as you need to in order to swim/wade/jump across the stream and still provide the margin for error you are comfortable. The problem answering the question in ...
Yes there are increased risks associated with riding a lift while wearing a pack Hangups The first major risk, mentioned by Paparazzi, is hangups. These occur anytime the pack becomes entangled ...
This article covers the 2 commonly used methods for vertically carrying skis, and their relative advantages and disadvantages. The diaganol: The A Frame: Shoulder Carry: One additional met...
No they are not unsinkable. There is a class of boats where the hull material itself is buoyant, like a surfboard. These sit on types are not of this caliber. They are plastic boats with a sealed ...
The nice thing about standards is that you have so many to choose from. - Andrew S. Tanenbaum While there are standards you and your companions need to know and agree upon what that standard is pr...
