Activity for Karl Bielefeldt‭

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Answer	—	A: What is the point of hiking boots, versus any comfortable walking shoes? The simple answer for me is that my feet hurt less. There are two factors that cause foot pain with regular shoes. The first is that rocks poke your feet through the soles. The second is that without good ankle support, you use more muscles in your feet to balance on uneven terrain. Personally, I... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: Advice for first Grand Canyon Hike for Eastern Hikers The park service has some good tips. The biggest ones are: It is hot and dry, and gets hotter the farther down you go. Sweat can evaporate straight off of you before you can even see it, and people don't always realize how much fluid they've lost. Replace electrolytes, not just the water. You'll... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: I found a Deer Tick on my friend and removed it, what should I do now? I contracted ehrlichiosis a couple years ago. I got a few dozen ticks during a hike and didn't notice for a few hours until I was home and in shorts after a shower. Here's what I learned: No, it doesn't need to be attached for 24 hours in order to infect you. It took a full week for symptoms to s... (more)	—	over 12 years ago