Activity for Victor123
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| Edit | Post #41842 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #41087 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #41081 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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Outdoor activities for shoulder season I am in Toronto, Canada. From mid May to mid September, there is a ton to do outdoors. Fishing, hiking, canoeing ,kayaking , sailing, camping etc etc. In winter, January to March , there is skiing, Nordic skiing,winter camping, ice fishing etc. What are some outdoor activities that one can enjoy in... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Should I wear a fleece while cross country skiing? I am a beginner. I live in Toronto. In the February/March season, temperatures drop to -20°F, sometimes it's even colder. Is the following a good outfit for cross country skiing? For top: base layer that wicks moisture and a ski jacket. Do I need a fleece? The fleece makes me sweat. For bott... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Is a camping grill an indispensable cooking utensil in the wild? It seems that all campfire cooking (grilling meat/veggies, not boiling water) can be done by building a decent fire, wrapping meat/veggies/potatoes in a aluminum foil, setting it next to the fire and covering it with coals. So when does a grill become indispensable for cooking over a campfire? (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Is campfire smoke safe for inhalation and cooking? Is it safe to burn any kind of wood as campfire if you are going to be cooking on it directly? Like broiling a steak on a grill over the fire where the smoke and the flames will touch the meat. Can some wood produce fumes that are not safe? What about inhalation? Does campfire smoke cause damage to ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Is it safe to wear a down jacket while building a fire The outside of a down jacket is usually made of nylon or polyester, which is inflammable. While trying to build a fire, is it safe to wear this jacket? Or will the flying embers be enough to set the person ablaze? If not, what should the person wear? Fleece? (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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6 day trek in Nepal Himalaya What are some easy/moderate hikes in the Nepal Himalayas that do not span more than 6 days of walking? I looked at Jomsom trek but it is 8 days. I am looking for a trek that offers nice scenic beauty and good views of some 8000+ peaks. I also looked at everest base camp but that is a 21 day ordeal. W... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Exercises to prepare you for high altitude sickness Possible Duplicate: Training to prepare for oxygen deficiency in the high mountains My girlfriend and I are looking to do a portion of the Annapurna pass (Jomsom trek). She has climbed Kilimanjaro (not without difficulty) 3 years ago and I am a beginner with basic hiking experience in Hima... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Books to inspire you to get out in nature What are some inspiring books by naturalists that write about nature and its trans formative qualities in such a way that you can;t just wait to get out there? I am not looking for books in extreme adventure and sports but something more within my reach. I know John Muir is a noted naturalist but bef... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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The outdoors, solitude and dealing with loneliness I have been out camping a few times, once with a group, the other times with my girlfriend. Although I enjoyed those times very much, I often wondered what would it feel like to enjoy the complete solitude of nature on my own. But every time i think of it, the combination of solitude and nightfall to... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |