Activity for Andrew‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What is the best mountaineering quote that you have ever read? Notwithstanding Mallory's classic, there is Sir Edmund Hillary's response when it was suggested Mallory may have reached the summit: I’m rather inclined to think, personally, that maybe it’s quite important, the getting down. Or more fully: If you climb a mountain for the ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best mountaineering quote that you have ever read? In my opinion, there is only one! When asked “Why did you want to climb Mount Everest?” George Mallory replied: Because it's there... Or more fully: Because it's there... Everest is the highest mountain in the world, and no man has reached its summit. Its existence is a cha... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are PLBs banned or otherwise useless anywhere? According to this article on Walk Highlands, from December 2011: Hillwalkers and climbers will be able to legally carry Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) from 12 January following a change in UK regulations. Previously the devices, which send out a distress signal identifying the user’... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the advantages of learning to ski on a trip? (as opposed to beforehand) The first time I went skiing, I found the camaraderie of Absolute Beginners Ski School to be brilliant - and formed the nucleus of a great apres ski. I've also tried the dry ski slope back home, and it doesn't come close. And hurts more when you fall over (as you will!) (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are fires in natural caves/overhangs safe? At first, I was going to down-vote the question, because "I have heard..." struck me as relying on urban myth. But I realized I didn't have the Rep yet on this site to do so... Then coincidentally, I came across this sad story from 2009: A 16-year-old boy was crushed to death by falling stones ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago