Activity for krishnab‭

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Question	—	ultralight backpacking in snow and preparing for wet gear So I was backpacking up in Sequoia national park this past weekend and there is still a lot of snow. I following some ultralight gear lists, which were good, but I ran into problems with gear getting wet because of the snow. Specifically, my boots got pretty wet--even thought they are waterproof--and... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Question	—	What's the best way to self-arrest on a sandy slope? What is the best technique for self-arrest on a sandy slope? I was canyoneering last week and the sand in the canyon was very soft and powdery--with a steep drop off at the bottom of the slope. Luckily I did not have any issues, but I was trying to figure out the best technique for self-arrest on a s... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Question	—	How do you lower a backpack over a cliff without damaging it? I was backpacking in Coyote Gulch, Utah this past week and ran into an issue with my 70 liter backpack. The entrance to the gulch through "Crack in the Wall" was a narrow "slot" entry, so the backpacks could not fit through. Hence we had to lower our packs down the canyon wall with rope while we clim... (more)	—	about 8 years ago