Activity for Italian Philosophers 4 Monica‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Jumping off of a cliff into water - survival tips Well, first thing first, 100' (30 metre) is likely not to end well for you. So really the question stops being valid way before that. Second, if you've ever spent anytime diving and had the pleasure of a bellyflop, you know you don't want to put yourself into any kind of uncontrolled tumble, and th... (more)	—	about 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Keeping your butt dry in a kayak I'm surprised no one has mentioned a Farmer John. They're like overalls made out of wetsuit material. The reason I sometimes wear one is for safety in BC's frigid waters - if you fall in, you want to have something that keeps your core warm. That's also their weakness in summer - they get hot. An... (more)	—	about 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Topo map server out there somewhere? iOS - PocketEarth. About 8-10$, IIRC. It uses OpenStreetMap, and downloads, no charge. Relevant to your question is that you can pay another 8-10$ and unlock the download topo maps for areas that have them. More exactly, I think it downloads contours, and some things, like say trails, might still... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you overcome a preventative fear of dangerous wildlife If you're already hiking, I am not sure you'd gain by losing a certain degree of caution. I am not super comfortable hiking by myself around twilight in BC, due to cougars. I do it, if I have to, but am a bit anxious while doing it. People who have lived here all their life here worry, even though... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	In case of a tsunami, would swimming out to sea be an escape strategy? Several times I have been in locations where tsunami risks are either actively signaled or self-evident. Lima where I am right now has long beaches dominated by cliffs with exit routes about every km. Hiking the West Coast Trail in BC, Canada I have also been in situations where an extremely smooth... (more)	—	over 4 years ago