Activity for Kimball‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: How do you take field notes at below 0 °C, without freezing fingers? -10C (14F) is not that cold. If you keep moving a thin "glove liner" or "running glove" should be warm enough for a while. The glove liners are thin enough where a regular #2 pencil will do fine. Then put on a pair of "Over Mitts" over the liners when you don't need to write. You're using a water... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you determine how long a hike will take? Naismith's rule (19½ minutes for every mile, plus 30 minutes for every 1,000 feet) is meant for reasonably easy ground conditions. Here in the White Mountains on New Hampshire the local hiking club came up with a rule to reflect the very rocky trail conditions (30 minutes for every mile, plus 30... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to temporarily mark a trail? In the wooded forests near me a practice I've seen is to lean a small stick (maybe 1 or 2 feet long) against a live or standing tree. The stick is natural to the area so it blends in. It will eventually fall over, or rot if you do not remove it. You might not even notice the stick if you are not look... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the purpose of the huge amount of stone piles on the trails in Gran Canaria The stone piles shown in the photo are NOT rock cairns. Do not confuse them. Many national parks in the US consider stone piles left behind by visitors to be graffiti and or vandalism. They disturb the natural experience. You are encouraged to take down these piles when you see them. Rock Cairns... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What kind of foot pump would I need to build a DIY camping sink? I've used the "primer bulb pump with check valve" before and it worked great. It's made for boat outboard motors. It comes in a few hose sizes. Do you have a marina or boat supply store near by? If not check on Amazon. primer bulb pump with check valve ($5 - $20 USD): Like this: (more)	—	about 8 years ago