Activity for Ole Bjørsvik‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What are quality differences between Fleece? Breathability I bought a really cheap fleece before a combat medic course in 2017, so I could wash it a high temperature without feeling a big loss if I destroyed it. It looked great. But it was like a raincoat. It was horrible. I have realized that I need two different fleece jacket. A decent looki... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it dangerous to go to Mountains when snow is melting? All in Charlie Brumbaugh's answer is true. However, SLOW melting over a long time is often some of the safest conditions you can travel in. It can smooth out weak layers in the snow, that would have been avalanche prone. Those layers can stay there as triggers for avalanches for many weeks -- rather... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why doesn't it snow much at -30 °C? Here is a link to a calculator you can play with: https://planetcalc.com/2167/ Let us say that it starts to snow when the relative humidity in the air gets over 100%. You will then see that there is far less moisture in the air -30 centigrade than at 0 centigrade. It is not that there is a sharp cut... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: First time snow hiking I will just add or clarify a small detail to all the other good answers: It is perfectly normal to stop several times to adjust or change clothing. The first stop is usually after five minutes, and is called "a technical stop" in Norway. -- If you find yourself with your head down in the backpack ch... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the difference between white gas, propane, kerosene, and gasoline? My experience with compact stoves for butane/propane mixture: Amazingly efficient when it is warm outside. Super for camping in the summer and early autumn. But in the late autumn, when the temperature starts to creep below 5 deg C: Not so efficient anymore. Alcohol stoves have fallen out of favour ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago