Activity for SwimBikeRun‭

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Edit	Post #41419	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	I have a firestarter disk, but it won’t light. How do I use it? (click to enlarge) I acquired a bunch of camping gear from a friend who moved out of the country. There was one of these hockey puck shaped disks, half grey half black, remaining in the cooking gear, but I have not a clue how to use it, and the friend is out of contact for a few months. I tried ho... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	Rock climbing over edge - What can I put under the rope to protect it? I am working on a very fun problem with an overhung roof that induces serious rope drag (Goat Rock Roof @ Castle Rock if you know it). I am very nervous about training this beta intensive problem given how easy it is to cut a rope on an edge. What techniques are normally used to protect edges? I've t... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	Learning Anchors - How is single cordelette loop anchor redundant? I have climbed for a long time, but I want to switch to cordelette anchors for speed on multipitch. My main concern is in redundancy with the cordelette. I mentally check the anchor for any problems, and I usually use two slings in this type of equalized configuration + added knots to prevent shockl... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	Hiking half dome - What are the most efficient logistics for getting a campsite in little Yosemite? I am looking at hiking half dome, but the hike is so long, it requires camping out the night before. Campsites open up for reservations 8 months before the date at 7am, and immediately fill up. The only problem is that the results of the hike permit lottery don't come in until April. So do I just ha... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	water knot vs figure 8 follow through vs X for rock climbing anchor - What is easiest to untie? I've recently been using figure 8 follow through on anchor webbing, and although it takes more time to dress properly and setup than a water knot, it's easier to untie at the end of the day and I feel like I get more than my time back on the untie. With either system, I also tie backup stopper knots.... (more)	—	over 9 years ago