Activity for DaleSwanson‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Chasing with mosquitoes http://www.mosquito.org/faq How fast can mosquitoes fly? Depending upon the species, mosquitoes can fly at about 1 to 1.5 miles per hour. I got that source from this recent article about using a fan to keep mosquitoes away. It seems mosquitoes are slow fliers. A normal walking pace shou... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you determine current trail conditions before going on a hike? This will depend a lot on the region you are hiking. Hiking in the Adirondacks, for example, trip reports from forums are often useful. There are some general trip report sites, but if the area you are hiking sees a good amount of use, it is likely you'll be able to find a site with specific trip r... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do bear-safe rules still apply in the winter? Bear canister rules are often relaxed in the winter. However, this will depend on where you are camping. On the east coast, in the Adirondacks, the rule is: NYSDEC Regulation Requires The Use of Bear Resistant Canisters by Overnight Users in The Eastern High Peaks Wilderness Between April 1 ... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place? The other answers are good, but here's my personal experience, as well as some of the common advice I didn't see. Cause - The two causes of blisters while hiking are moisture and friction. This means you want to keep your feet dry and not sliding around, which is where proper boots comes in, as men... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I locate the leak in a inflatable pad, while hiking There are 3 ways I've found of finding a leak in an air mattress: Soapy Water - It may not be likely, but perhaps you have some camp soap or something similar that you can use to make a soapy mixture that will bubble near the leak. Submerged - I know you said not near a large body of water, but eve... (more)	—	about 12 years ago