Activity for jkf‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: If you are canoeing on a lake when whitecaps start happening, what is the best direction to get off the lake? I was always taught that it is best when possible to "three quarter" the waves, whether your intended direction of travel is up or down wind -- either way this avoids most splashing, and the boat will float over surprisingly large waves. It also allows you better control, as the wave is less likely t... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: "Don’t step on anything you can step over." - What does this mean? The canonical reason for this (in a hiking context, where noise is not an issue but fatigue can be) is that it saves effort. Think about the physics -- when you step up on to a log, you are doing some work to lift your body and gear up there. Unless you then jump off the log (which could be dangerou... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago