Activity for Rody Oldenhuis‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What shoes keep me warm in the cold? I can't help but advocate the good old army boot. In combination with a merino wool sock, it's the perfect shoe for everything (except really hot summer days...) The army boot has evolved relatively little over the past few hundred years, which is a very good sign given the number of people using th... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Am I allowed to sleep in the wild in the Austrian Alps? Yes it is, but only for one night in any single spot. Staying multiple nights is considered camping and is not allowed. It is never allowed in national parks. I could only find Dutch references for this, but they all say the same and refer to relevant text in the Austrian lawbooks. (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there simple guidance on sunburn risk associated with altitude? As found here: "With every 1000 m in altitude, UV levels increase by approximately 10 per cent." Percentages are tricky to work with, so here is a worked-out example. Suppose you start out at sea level (0m), and you climb all the way up to Mt. Everest's summit (8848m). Suppose also that at sealevel... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Probability of Being Struck by Lightning Here's a lot more advice than you aked for: Around 24000 people in the entire world are struck by lightning each year. Supposing you live to be 85, that's 2 million people in your lifetime. On 7 billion people alive today, that's a lifetime chance of 1 in 3500 -- your chances are pretty slim anyway... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago