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May 1, 2020: +3

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Why aren't the mule trains outfitters required to clean up after their animals?

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Is it warmer to sleep in a car or in a tent?

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What are the consequences of — illegally — using a 446 MHz PMR in the North American wilderness?

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Apr 30, 2020: +75

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Do U.S. Wilderness areas allow bridges?

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Do animal trails have switchbacks?

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Fall/autumn colours in northwest North American mountains

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Where can I find resources to find user-contributed GPS tracks?

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As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map?

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How can I pack my food so it doesn't smell?

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Systematic and random error of GPS or barometric altimeter. How to optimally use GPSMAP 66s?

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Are Italian mountain huts accessible when unstaffed? Do I need a key?

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Finding fuel for a Trangia stove in Russia

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Does an ice chest packed full of frozen food need ice?

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With what unit are river flow speeds indicated on the Genshtab Soviet military maps?

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How serious is bear safety in the sub-polar Ural / Komi Republic / Yugyd Va?

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Reusing disposable water bottles vs. buying dedicated bottles

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Where can I find the current status regarding fire bans in Norway?

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Is there a definitive list of the tallest mountains in the world that require little or no mountaineering experience?

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Caught in the rain without rainwear or raingear

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How are trail surface firmness and surface stability defined?

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Should I expect to need snowshoes in the Serra da Estrela in April?

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How do I make people not be afraid of me and my dogs?

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What route does the E1 European Long Distance Path take through Børgefjell National Park?

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Hunting for aurora near Tromso - few questions

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Approximating the time remaining before sun is set and it starts getting dark

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Safest route to cross Þjórsárkvíslar from the north

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What are the easiest trekking routes in Sarek National Park in Sweden?

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What model of Hanwag boots are those?

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What is the purpose of a valve on a dry bag?

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Can I camp in the protected areas Þjórsárver and Guðlaugstungur og Álfgeirstungur?

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How does water depth affect swimming safety? Why do signs, especially in the UK, say "DANGER: deep water"?

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Where can I take a dip?

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Would there be any practical uses of a geological map for a hiker/backpacker?

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How to determine the needed volume size when purchasing a backpack?

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"Due to the sheep in the settlement the surrounding area has no mosquitoes"

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What's a good time to see autumn colors in the Maritime and Cottian Alps?

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Where are some small, pleasant, natural walk-in campgrounds in France?

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Within the U.S. Grand Circle area, where is the number of daytime trail permits limited?

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Any reason to carry a mug outside of the backpack?

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Largest protected forest (ancient woodland) in England?

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Is there a (long-distance-) trail without any available maps?

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Are any canyons in the Sierra de Grazalema accessible without special canyoneering gear?

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How much should your backpack weigh?

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Is there National Park-equivalent protected nature in the United Kingdom?

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When can a glacier be crossed without special gear (axes, crampons, rope, etc.)?

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Where can we go backpacking out West under 8,500 feet that has much of the feel of much higher altitudes

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What's the best way to dispose of a body in the backcountry?

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Shoulder season backpacking near Whistler (early June)

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If a national park trail with its campsites has been decommisioned, can I still hike and camp there?

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What Canadian national/provincial/territorial parks permit random backcountry camping, if any?

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What routes in the Canadian Rockies have minimum group sizes (and where can I find about those)?

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In Canada, does a frontcountry campground kitchen shelter typically include a freezer?

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Where to buy ethanol in Canada?

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Where to buy ethanol in Canada?

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Is a mother bear more defensive during early summer compared to late summer and autumn?

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What are traditional Sami trail markings?

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How to deal with hail outdoors without special equipment?

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Emergency measures: sleeping bag not suitable for the current weather

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How to get rid of bad smell in hiking boots after they have been soaked?

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For fording cold rivers, is there any special clothing (as opposed to makeshift bags or tightly connected raintrousers) to stay dry and warm?

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Overview of free and open huts in Norway outside the system of the official tourist association DNT

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Where can I find current information on shelters in the Swedish mountains?

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PLB or satphone rental in the USA from National Forest offices or ranger stations?

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What alternative topographic maps exist in the USA?

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How can I locate wilderness maps for specific countries or regions?

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Bear spray vs. rifles against polar bears?

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Where in Europe is wilderness meeting the U.S. wilderness definition?

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Is it dangerous to sleep in a tent alone in a forest in -20°C?

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Are there any exceptions to the layer principle?

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How do I light a spirit (ethanol) stove when it's cold?

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New Zealand recommended hiking maps, books and other resources

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Destination for (half-) day hike near Kraków, Poland in late autumn/early winter

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City tickets as exchange objects?

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Near-realtime satellite snow-cover imagery via easy web-interface

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When do I need a permit to go into nature?

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Systematic and random error of GPS or barometric altimeter. How to optimally use GPSMAP 66s?

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How are backcountry campground reservations enforced?

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When to see autumn colours in and around Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland?

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Where can I find resources to find user-contributed GPS tracks?

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Do animal trails have switchbacks?

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Apr 27, 2020: +3

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How far from a road do I need to be to not hear the traffic?

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How to protect a body in the wilderness?

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Apr 24, 2020: +6

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Drinking water in the backcountry wilderness in Northern Great Plains (Grasslands National Park). How to deal with the salinity?

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Do Glacier National Park (USA) backcountry camps have bear poles / bear canisters?

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When should I avoid geotagging?

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Is there National Park-equivalent protected nature in the United Kingdom?

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Bear spray vs. rifles against polar bears?

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Dealing with wildlife in the desert of California/Nevada in general and in the White Mountains in particular

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Drinking water in the backcountry wilderness in Northern Great Plains (Grasslands National Park). How to deal with the salinity?

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