Activity for Amine‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Can pregnant women parasail? I never tried parasailing but I will not recommend any sport that might put excessive pressure on the belly of a pregnant woman. The amniotic fluid only protects against moderate pressures by decreasing the intensity of the pressure. Last but not least, there have been a number of fatalities. I de... (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can the sheer existence of snow lead to dehydration? Cold weather is usually associated with an increase of urine production. This urine production is a consequence of a body strategy to prevent heat loss. The urine production increase might be responsible for your dehydration. (more)	—	about 11 years ago
Question	—	What are the major difference between a regular sleeping bag and one designed for women? I see more and more sleeping bags designed for women. I was wondering what were the major differences with the regular sleeping bag? Does it have to do more with the shape or insulation? (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I tell if a natural snow-bridge is safe to cross? I will not recommend crossing if the bridge is only composed of frozen snow because snow does not support a lot of weight. You should check the following: The ice should be at least 15 cm thick (be careful to differentiate the frozen snow from the clear ice, the 15 cm applies only to clear ice) The... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Question	—	What are the criteria that should be taken in consideration when buying a PLB? This question was already asked about personal locator beacons (PLB, Wikipedia page which is a great comprehensive article.) However it does not cover how to choose a PLB or the differences between the cheapest and most expensive models. When I am browsing the models on the net they all look the same... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	Winter food: which types of food are less inclined to freeze? I already asked if I had to change the food for winter. Since freezing is a major concern in winter, which types of food are more suitable because they are less inclined to freeze ? (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	How to decrease the risk of being injured by a Moose? Based on Wikipedia: Moose injure more people than any other wild mammal and, worldwide, only hippopotamuses injure more. In this case, what should I do to decrease the risk of being injured ? I guess the first thing to do would to make sure that the animal is aware of my presence but is ther... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do to keep my hands warm while using touchscreens in the winter? I would probably combine a pair of glove with a pair of mitt: A pair of glove allowing me to use a touch screen equipment. Unfortunately, those are not than warm (Could be fine for some people) A pair of mitt with a fingerless feature like this one providing you with the extra warmth Given the t... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Trail maintenance: what is considered inappropriate when maintaining a trail? Every year at the beginning of the spring, I do preliminary hikes and do some light maintenance (removing broken tree from the trail etc...) but this question made me realize to what extend should I maintain the trail? And if some actions could be considered as inappropriate? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I use to label my medicine tubes? I will probably use a small paper and put this latter inside the tube so it can be visible from the outside. This solution might not be the best solution if the tube is not fully transparent or very small. (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Are there significant behaviour differences among bear species to adopt different safety rules? Living in the north-east part of America, my chances of encountering a grizzly bear are very low. I have greater chances of meeting a black bear. If I got the chance of meeting a grizzly, should I change what I learned to be safe and sound? I gave the example of a grizzly bear but my question is no... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Running shoes for asphalt + winter conditions? As stated by Graham in his comment, I would recommend using ice traction device like this one or this one. It will provide you with the missing grip in winter. You should definitely keep using your running shoes because they are still better suited for running even in winter conditions. (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is department store merino wool less effective than branded (i.e. SmartWool) merino wool in staying warm and wicking moisture? On the short run, the answer is no. You will not put yourself at more risk wearing a cheaper product. On the long run, the answer is not so clear. There must be a reason behind a cheap price: Is it because of the materials used? Is it because of cheap labour? Is it because the Kirkland brand was a... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Snowshoes for hilly terrain What are the snowshoes criteria that I should look for if I want to snowshoe on a hilly terrain ? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	How efficient is the Altai skis "the Hok"? I have been reading for a while about the altai ski "the Hok" . It is being promoted as : the Hok is a ski to be used whenever and wherever there is snow. With a partial climbing skin integrated into the base, the ski climbs with ease. Is it really efficient whenclimbing moderate to steep slop... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Jerky or Freeze-dried food : Is the salt they contain a concern? Almost all outdoors activities require having a certain quantity of water to prevent dehydration. Many types of jerky or Freeze-dried foods contain high amounts of salt. Should that be considered? If yes, do people desalinate those foods before eating them? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Energy bars for outdoors activities: what are the important criteria? What are the criteria that I should worry about when buying energy bars ? What are the ingredients to avoid and those to look for ? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Winter food : Should I change my habits for winter? Should I change my food habits for my winter activities? Is simply increasing the quantities or choosing food with higher calories enough? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do people safely trek in polar bear country? Campers in polar region are encouraged to adopt the following habit (taken from here): Along the northern coast, near North Pangnirtung Fiord, the potential for polar bear encounters is higher because of proximity to the ocean. Hikers are encouraged to camp several kilometres inland rather ... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trekking Pole Length The trekking pole should make a 90 degree angle with your elbow. This will be your reference setting that you might want change when: Going up a hill where you will reduce the length (helps you advance) Going down a hill where will increase the length (helps slow down or stabilize) For more info... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What shoes keep me warm in the cold? I tried using regular shoes (hiking or running) but unfortunately those shoes are not that good in conserving your foot warm and they contain little or no insulation. I do not recommend at all, using regular shoes in winter because of the risk of getting a frost bite. Skiing: I do not think that y... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does camping in polar bear country require someone to keep guard during the night? I am going to take a shot at this one and say it will not be enough to ensure your safety. Bears are very curious animals and they are not afraid to get in contact with humans. Polar Bears have mastered their predilection area because they are on the top of the food chain. For more information, pl... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: In what conditions is a four-season tent needed? I am not really an expert in winter camping but I do live in the northern part of the Appalachians. You should base your decision on the following criteria: Snow: what is the amount of snow that you could expect in one day? If it is more than 10 cm, you should probably choose a 4 seasons tent becau... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is a freestanding tent and why should I want one? The big advantage of a free-standing tent is the fact that you can move it very easily when the chosen spot is not appropriate. However, this advantage comes with a disadvantage that is the tent can be easily blown away by the wind. Hence, you must securely attach it to the ground. (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is a self erecting tent and why should I want one? My first experience of camping started with pop-up tent but I ended using a regular tent why? Like the Rory Alsop, it did not answer all the needs raised for a long term camping period. However based on my experience, here are the cons and pros: Advantages: Very easy to set Quicker to set Disadv... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to choose a safe cliff path I guess you should check also: The hardness of the rock: Some rock tend to be harder than other and thus endure much more stress without eroding. How much the cliff is exposed to waves? How far is the sea or the ocean from the cliff? Is the rock lying on a more volatile material like sand? Since... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Question	—	Dealing with a campsite that is full of rocks or not flat terrain? What do you do before setting up your tent when the your camping site is either: full of rocks ? not flat ? (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Am I allowed to swim in the Austrian Alps lakes? This is a copy paste from wikipedia: The right to roam in Austria, particularly in forests and mountainous areas, is called Wegefreiheit. Since 1975 the right to roam in forests is guaranteed by Federal law. In particular, walking, running, hiking, and resting are automatically allowed to t... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What should I do if I break a shoelace in the wilderness? To always have a duck tape with you in case something break (taken from here in french) Disadvantage: it is not biodegradable (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to avoid the layer of ice inside a water bottle during winter activities? This is what I found from the net: Flip the bottle up side down preventing the ice from forming near the top Obvious one: put the bottle inside a bag or a jacket use a heated hydration system instead adding electrolytes (suggested by Russell Steen) (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Question	—	How to avoid the layer of ice inside a water bottle during winter activities? Is there a special way to avoid the layer of ice that forms inside a water bottle during winter activities? (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How important is thermal underwear for skiing? In winter your worse enemy is sweating. It is really hard to deal with it once you are sweating. An appropriate thermal underwear will help evacuating sweating instead of retaining it. This been said, an appropriate winter jacket is also essential to keep you warm and also evacuate the sweating fro... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should I use my cold weather boots in 40-80°F weather? The cold weather boot will definitely be too warm for 40-80F (4.4-26.7C). I will definitely choose warmer hiking boots rather and bring two pairs socks types in such condition : warm and normal. Just start with the normal socks and if you are too cold then switch for the warmer. Remember that swea... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dealing with very cold climate (clothing) a two layer winter hat to protect your ears a good winter jacket (long enough) supporting -40ºC (-40ºF) winter boots a two layer gloves a scarf For the intermediate layer: The key point is to not sweat. Depending on your body, you should choose the appropriate "heat level" intermediate ... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago