Activity for Ben‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Is this image of a skier skinning up a very steep slope rotated? I agree that the mountains in the background look weird, but the crop is so close that it's hard to tell for certain without additional context. This image appears to be from an article on skinning up steep slopes, and states that the skier is on a 34 degree slope: http://straightchuter.com/steep-sk... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What the name of the knot that is used for tying something to a pole? Sounds like it might be a bowline? (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: With what specific techniques are various bouldering grades associated? While there may not be certain techniques or hold types you see much of at lower grades (slopers, dynos, and crimps come to mind) I don't think you can generally equate specific techniques to specific grades - everything will just get harder as you go. Additionally the type of rock, angle, and hold... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to get rid of sand from your shoes? I really hate it when that happens. These are my steps for getting sand (and other small debris) out of shoes after an adventure: Take out the insoles if you haven't already. Lots of stuff will be trapped under/around them. I usually wash my insoles in the washing machine, I've never had a problem ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago