Activity for Martin Hügi‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: GPS Altitude Anomalies This is basically a copy and paste from an answer I gave here http://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/234430/… There are also links to more info in the other answer There could be a number of problems in play here depending on where you are, what the terrain is like, and what the capabilitie... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I take a dip? Here is a good summary of the legal position of swimming in the UK www.river-swimming.co.uk/legal.htm I think the opening line is most interesting "The right to swim is a complex issue which, in many cases, is undetermined." and I think that this forms the basis of my answer which is... Go for a ... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are these fungi that I've found growing on a dead birch? I would agree with your research, I am certain that it is Fomes fomentarius - Hoof Fungus. Common in Scotland, and northern England, becoming progressively rarer as you travel south. Here are some that I photographed in the Great Glen, Scotland, when kayaking. Old ones... and a fresh one... A... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this black and white bird with thin brown legs and a multi-colored beak, found in Massachusetts USA in January? It looks like a Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), which are quite common over here in the UK. https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/bird-and-wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/s/starling/ Starlings love suet. Search for "Starling murmuration" and go to videos, in the UK & Ireland this is a common sit... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Have these ski bindings been mounted properly? I used to do some work as a ski technician many years ago, and yes, definitely this is not correct. You should not be able to see the screws from the underside. Take them back for a replacement, they are potentially dangerous and unlikely to last for as long as they could be expected to. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I safely camp in deer tick country, and if so, how? You could use a hammock to keep yourself off of the ground, or even better try searching the web for "Tree tent" there are all manner of interesting designs that could suit. Obviously not great above the timberline! (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Dry Douglas Fir wood only creates smoke and no fire? From the moisture content of the wood it is certainly dry enough to have a good fire. I would suggest that you don't have enough heat to fully ignite the gases. Wood burns through a process called pyrolysis where heat first breaks down the solid into flammable gases, which if there is enough heat wi... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago