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A: How do forest fires affect rock climbing? If there were a huge amount of heat, you might actually have to consider the hydrological issues. All mountains, hills, etc., have a water table. Steam can exert extreme pressures, enough to fracture many types of rock. Additionally, as the water warms, some minerals are going to become more solub... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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A: How do you tie in to the centre of a rope? In my ROTC rappelling training, I was taught to use an Alpine Butterfly for this purpose. It's a beautiful, elegant knot that can be reliably tied under pressure while fatigued. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |