Activity for fyrepenguin‭

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Answer	—	A: Daily distance estimation AT Maryland TL;DR You should be fine, assuming your daughter is reasonably capable (dealing with the weight of a multi-day overnight pack) and/or you are capable to carry enough extra to make up for what she can't. There aren't too many significantly steep sections, so I don't think you'll have too much troubl... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What kind of toad is this 2.5 inch (6.5cm) one yellow with brown spots and a white back stripe? Note: This answer has been revised based on a higher quality photo I am not a toad expert, but I think it is likely a Woodhouse's Toad based on this handy guide. One of the key features is the pale stripe down the back and the cranial crests; the absence of which would make it a Boreal Toad or the ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does an ice chest packed full of frozen food need ice? I will not comment on the general feasibility of your plan. However, I did a little research about the specific heat of various materials, and the results are actually pretty interesting. We are looking at how long a given item will stay cold. Said another way, we are interested in how much heat e... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Self-diagnosis of hypothermia onset One simple check that I have used is to touch your thumb to your other fingers. If you can no longer touch your thumb to your pinkie finger (which usually is utterly trivial when warm) and if it is difficult or you can't do it at all, you should definitely think about warming up. I have gotten cold... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Is a helmet more important for a belayer or a climber? Given: - A single pitch climb - Top roping only, belayed from below - Limited number of helmets (assume only 1 for a climber/belayer pair) Is it more important for the belayer to be protected from falling rocks, or for the climber to be protected from hitting the rock face? (I understand that it w... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is belaying a lead more difficult than a top roped climber I'm a bit late to the party, but I'll add my two cents. Some gyms have actually have a portion of the top-rope belay test where the belayer must catch two unannounced falls without looking at the climber. It is fairly simple to belay on top rope where you are not looking at the climber or your ha... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	Waterproofing a sleeping bag I was out camping recently, and found that the bottom foot or so of my sleeping bag had gotten wet ( in part due to one of the stakes for my rain fly coming loose, but that's another story). As no one likes sleeping with feet in a wet sleeping bag, I was forced to curl myself up, which is an uncomfo... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does acid rain somehow directly harm human beings? Acid rain usually has a pH of around 4-5, while normal rain is around 5.6, and pure water is 7, or neutral [1] [2]. To give that in perspective, acid rain is less acidic than orange juice or soda, while normal rain is closer to bananas [3]. You shouldn't be in danger from the acid rain itself any m... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What sleep quality do you get in the outdoors? There isn't much to be said about the preparation that hasn't been said by DudeOnRock, but making sure that you are dry, have a comfortable sleeping pad, and are warm are definitely key. One thing to note is that you are going to be biking a lot, which will tire you out. I can tell you that some of... (more)	—	about 8 years ago