Activity for Dan_h_b
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A: What is the best type of shoe to wear for crossing deep rivers? If you are only going to use them to cross rivers and you are wanting to save on weight / space, I would suggest some neoprene booties. Surf or diving booties will do just fine. Some are like a neoprene sock, you will get a hole in these fairly quickly. Some are more substantial and are like a neo... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Walking technique to deal with muddy, slippery underground? I would suggest walking with flat feet rather than the usual rolling foot technique most people walk with. This means that rather than landing with your heel 1st and rolling onto the ball of your foot, you should walk in such a way that your whole foot contacts the ground at the same time. This sho... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Can anybody recommend a good mid-week winter mountaineering course or a good mountain guide in the Lake District, UK? Me and my partner will be spending a week in February in the Lake District, UK (Monday to Friday). We want to get as much walking in as possible and attempt a number of the peaks / ridges. We are very aware that we will find heavy snow and cold temperatures and that crampons / ice axes are recommen... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |