Activity for mattsolar‭

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Answer	—	A: Outfitter does "game prep but not processing" Processing would be turning the field dressed animal into freezer size portions (e.g. like what you'd find in the grocery store at the butcher counter). Field prep (aka field dressed) would be just removing the entrails and, if it's a larger animal, quartering into a size you can carry out of the w... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Keeping water from freezing while cross country skiing Here's my personal heiarchy; Camelbak-style bladder (I prefer Platypus), tuck the nozzel into my shirt and blow water back into the reservoir between drinks. Above, but start with warm/hot water Replace bladder with wide-mouth Nalgene water bottles (narrow ones seem to freeze quicker) Above, but s... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Old fracture starts to hurt I'm not a doctor (just a runner) but there are too many scenarios that could be factoring in. My top three guesses, would be the following: 1) Get a lot of rest. It's surprising how long some seemingly basic injuries take. I'm still working through an ankle roll from two years ago, a tailbone injury... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: IOS Map App that creates routes by tracing a path? I have the $0.99 app, "Footpath Route Planner - Running / Cycling / Hiking Maps". ref: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/footpath-route-planner-running/id634845718?mt=8 I end up using RideWithGPS on the desktop to map all my bike, run, hike routes but if you're looking for just an iOS version, this is... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Question	—	What's faster on packed, gradual terrain; skinning or booting up with skis on back? We hiked a well-packed gradual trail in New England (Mt. Moosilauke in NH) and debated what would be faster - skinning up on AT skis or just boots with skis on your back. Argument for skis on the back is the idea that 1 pound on your foot is equal to 5-6 pounds in your back. Trail was gradual and... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Question	—	How steep of a slope can you skin up in AT gear? At what pitch does it become more effective to zig-zag up and/or lose the skis entirely? (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dog Breeds for Backpacking and Trail Running I'd need to know a bit more about your winter hiking conditions and duration. If you're erring on the side of active, I'd suggest a Labrador. If you're doing colder and shorter, something like a Bernesse Mountain Dog would do amazing. I love running with my Labrador since she can handle heat decen... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I hunt wild boars for free in Southeast Texas? Short answer: there's a lot of public land, most likely state owned (not federal), that's available for hunting. (source: state.tx.us) 1 There might be limitations for nonresidents and/or based on what you plan to hunt with (e.g. firearm, black powder, bow) but this looks like a great starting po... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How can I keep the loose ends of backpack straps from blowing around? I love my Osprey backpack but the waist belt is too long so the extra strapping ends up being about 2' long and annoying. I've avoided cutting it and have been tucking it into a pocket on the waste belt but would like to find a better solution. (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why would I want a pressurized hydration pack? 1) Can rinse items off. 2) A dog can use it. :) Someone gave one (Geigerrig "Rig 500") to me as a gift since he had leftovers from an event. The reservoir had a traditional water reservoir (clear) and a separate air reservoir (blue), which was inflated with a small shoulder mounted pump. Image be... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best mountaineering quote that you have ever read? Neither of these are directly related to the sport of mountaineering (more general outdoor passion) but both amazing people who paved the way for many of our mountaineering pursuits... A true conversationalist is a man who knows that the world is not given to him by his fathers, but borrowed fr... (more)	—	over 9 years ago