Activity for AnoE‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What are some challenges to starting a small business that runs backpacking trips? What would be some of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in starting such a business? Frankly, none in particular - by which I mean nothing is really standing out from the rest. Everything will be new to you, from legalities to general know-how (routes etc.) to finding a steady supply of c... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is clipping onto the rungs of a via ferrata bad practice? The reason is simple: You are not supposed to fall on these climbs, in any case. Falls will in most cases be very bad indeed, no matter where you clipped in. Your security line is basically made so that you don't fall 1000 meters, and so that the rescue team has an easier time finding you and cleanin... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can microspikes replace crampons when crossing ice in summer? Absolutely yes. I don't leave my home without them (well, another model than the one you linked) if there is any chance of hitting snow/ice during a hike. For such hikes, they always, at any time of the year, sit at the bottom of my pack, right next to the survival sheet. I've had at least two occas... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Kayakers throwing their paddles when running waterfalls OK, going by the first part of that video mainly, as the other two seem to be more technical and not so steep: When they are throwing the paddles away, they always seem to be falling from very high, the kayak pointing straight down, and they are going to hit the water flat with their face. In the fi... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are longer kayaks faster than shorter ones? There is a reason why there are different kayaks: the small ones (a.k.a., whitewater kayaks) are very turnable, and this is exactly what you want in a strong/fast moving current. If things get "white", you must be able to do things like turn on the spot in an instant, with not too much effort. Short,... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I "keep calm"? Meditation has been mentioned, let me expand on it. There are certain techniques of meditation (namely Vipassana) which are in no way mystic or magical, but work quite like a sort of maintenance for the mind. While they are obviously employed a lot in Buddhism, they have at their core no religious/m... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym? No, there are no particular prerequisites for indoor climbing. Strength, flexibility, endurance will come along the way. Just take a look into any gym, you will see small, large, fat, weak people. In my place there regularly is a one-armed guy... The gym Look for a large, well-run, popular gym. Goo... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some simple tasks to teach knife safety? You got plenty of good tips already. I am an Opinel user myself (everyday, not only when hiking); I use it to cut food, open envelopes, fish insects out of my drink, replace dull pizza knifes in a restaurant and whatever else you can think about. What I did with my kids was this: When they were ver... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it within Leave No Trace to spread someone's ashes in a wilderness area? I assume you are not talking about laws here ("can I carry an urn with ashes around"), nor about moral (ash-based, not outdoor-based) issues. So, Wikipedia gives us 7 principles for Leave No Trace. plan ahead and prepare travel and camp on durable surfaces leave what you find resp... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: "Don’t step on anything you can step over." - What does this mean? It means to be mindful of what you do, how and where you move, what you do to your environment and so on. Aside the topics mentioned by @Aravona (security, noise), it may mean to avoid unintended killing of small animals or plants, or to generally avoid leaving any marks in nature, or actually wherev... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: FiveFingers or hiking boots? I love my Vibrams, and have been walking, hiking, swimming, climbing and running with them. I would not use them for multi-day hikes, though. Stepping on the wrong things (sharp/pointy) can give bruises. On a one-day outing I those were in my experience harmless; no problem there. But in a multi-d... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What negative consequences can result from having too much toe room in a shoe When talking about boots, what you absolutely have to be careful about are those that have too much room on the "backside" (i.e., heel, ankle, midfoot). That leads to your feet slipping around each step and can give you very bad blisters plus blue toenails when you hit the front. In this case, it ca... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Tips for a novice backpacker I would truly give the "meta-answer" to find out for yourself, by doing regular 1-day trips at the start. You will very quickly find out what works for you and what does not. Take whatever equipment you have and go on your merry way. Don't make the route very long, steep, technical or exposed at the... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I tell a “trail shoe” from a regular sport shoe? How can I tell a “trail shoe” from a regular sport shoe? Subjective things like fit and comfort aside, I would look at the sole first and foremost. Does it slip on rock, gravel, wood, leaves? If not, then it'd make a pretty good trail shoe, I'd guess. (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why do so many people hike with such light footwear? Why do so many people hike with such light footwear? I can give you a personal perspective: I have hiked in the 2000-3000m altitude (alps) for a long time, using quite tough semi-alpine boots (like the one in your first image, even the same brand). I still do that today if there is snow or ice... (more)	—	over 8 years ago