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A: What is the proper technique for self-arrest when wearing crampons? You never want to stop yourself with the crampons because they are liable to catch, flip you over and, at best, put you in a worse situation than before and, at worst, break your legs. Instead you want to first stop yourself using the pick of the ice axe, with your crampons raised above the ice. You... (more) |
— | about 11 years ago |
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Do I need to break in double plastic mountaineering boots? I just bought my first pair of mountaineering boots. I know hiking boots need to be properly broken in before taking them on the trail, but what about plastic mountaineering boots? These are extremely stiff (from the plastic) in order to support crampons, and it doesn't seem like they would get easi... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |
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How do you make a snow shelter? Sometimes when mountaineering, there may be an emergency situation which leaves you in bad weather with no or damaged shelter (such as returning from a summit attempt or after a wild and crazy storm). Snow shelters can keep you insulated as well as protect you from wind. How would you go about buil... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag? When camping in cold weather, some people say it is actually warmer to sleep naked than to sleep with clothes on. Is that true, or is it better to leave warm clothes on while in the bag? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I read a topographic map? When navigating in the backcountry, you'll usually bring a topographic map that shows the terrain so you can tell if there will be steep slopes or cliffs that might make the route difficult. A sample topographic map is: How do I read and understand the map? What do the lines and numbers mean? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What hand and finger exercises help with climbing? The most common for rock climbing are with fingerboards or campus boards. Without those, you can perform dead hangs on anything you can hold onto, such as pullup bars. To make it a little more difficult, you can dead hang on the edges of doorways. There are other handheld devices for grip strengthe... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What is the difference between the different types of snowboards? (all-mountain/freestyle/freeride/etc) The different types of snowboards are: All-mountain: Versatile snowboards that can be used on all parts of the mountain, including machine-groomed runs, backcountry, and park and pipe. Freestyle: Boards that are light, short, and flexible, and ideal for terrain parks and doing tricks (riding rails,... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Climbing rope is rated to X UIAA falls. What is a UIAA fall? When looking at buying climbing ropes, they are rated to a number of "UIAA falls". What does that mean? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: What exercises are recommended to build strength for hiking? As others have mentioned, the best exercise you can get is simply hiking. To train for weight, it's recommended to fill the backpack with water or sand that can be thrown out at the top to prevent knee injuries. If you live in the flatlands like I do, there's not much elevation changes. The closest... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Do I need any technical skills to climb Kilimanjaro? Ive heard that climbing Kilimanjaro doesn't require any mountaineering skills and is really just a (very difficult) hike? Is that true? Is there any gear I would need besides traditional hiking equipment? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I tie a stopper knot? A stopper knot is often used to prevent rope from unexpectedly going throu some hole, such as a belay device. How would I tie a stopper knot? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Why does my belay device have two holes? I have a belay device that looks like: which I used when I am belaying someone who is top roping or leading. However, my rope only goes through one of those slots. What is the purpose of the other one? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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What should I do if my raft capsizes? I'm planning a whitewater rafting trip, and I'm worried what I should do if the raft flips over. Is there a standard set of procedures I should go through to get back on the raft? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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What is the difference between Class III, Class IV, and Class V rapids? I'm planning a whitewater rafting trip, and I keep reading that different rapids are different classes, and sometimes the same rapid is different classes at different times of the year? What do the classes mean, and is there a level that would be too dangerous to raft? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How can I prevent batteries from losing charge in cold weather? Since batteries (for cameras, cell phones, etc) will lose charge in cold weather, what can I do to prevent loss of charge, or at least extend the battery life as long as possible? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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When sailing, how do I rescue a man overboard? If someone falls overboard from a sailboat, it is firstly imperative not to lose sight of the person since finding a man in water, especially when there's waves, can be very difficult. What techniques are there to direct the sailboat to rescue the man? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Is it possible to rappel with only a rope? (No harness, Prusik cord, or other gear) There may be an emergency situation where I find myself needing to lower myself but with no or damaged equipment. Assuming I only have a rope, can I lower myself to safe ground? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I tie a bowline knot? Bowline knots are among the most commonly used knots across many different outdoor activities. It is used to create a fixed loop at the end of a line, while still being easy to tie and untie. How would I tie a bowline knot? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I tie a double fisherman's knot? In climbing, a double fisherman's knot is used to tie together two separate pieces of rope. How would I tie such a knot? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Is it better to camp in a disturbed area, or pick a new spot and let the first rest? Following Leave No Trace principles, which the previous party obviously didn't do, it would be better to camp in the new spot, and upon leaving, removing traces that you were there. We've personally replaced leaved that we had brushed aside to make space for tents to make it look like no camper had... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I Eskimo roll a kayak? If I am whitewater or sea kayaking, it is possible that my kayak will get overturned leading to a live or death situation. I've heard that it is possible to roll the kayak so it is right side up again, and that's it's called an Eskimo roll. How would I actually do that? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How can I rescue someone lost in an avalanche? If someone from our group is caught in an avalanche, what can I do to rescue them? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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What causes an avalanche and can I predict one? Avalanches are extremely dangerous when mountaineering, winter backpacking/camping, or backcountry skiing/snowboarding. What causes them and is there any way I can predict when an avalanche is about to occur? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I self arrest without an ice axe? Self-arresting is used to stop a mountaineer who has fallen and is sliding down a slope. Ice axes are generally used for self-arrest, but what should a climber do to self arrest if he has lost his ice axe? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I tie a Prusik knot? Prusik knots are useful in emergency situations as they can be used for both climbing up a rope (out of a canyon) or down a rope (rappelling) without someone else providing a fireman's belay. How would I go about properly tying a Prusik knot? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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A: Is it worth buying a footprint for a tent? Personally, I've found it useful to have just a footprint when backpacking or camping in mild climates to reduce the carrying weight. While just a rainfly and footprint won't keep bugs out, it will protect you from rain and wind, and will be much lighter without all of the tent fabric. With the pote... (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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What is the best way to store my tent? How can I store my tent when I'm not using it for months at a time, so that it is still in good condition when I use it again? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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What is the best way to store my sleeping bag for long periods of time? I've heard that storing a sleeping bag in its stuff sack for long periods of time will cause it to lose loft, and won't provide as much comfort or warmth when used again. If so, how should I store my sleeping bag when I won't be using it for months at a time? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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What is the difference between single and double wall tents? Tents are described being either single or double wall. What is the difference and when is one preferred over the other? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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How do I inspect a climbing rope? It is imperative that climbing ropes are in excellent shape so they don't split while someone is climbing. How do I properly inspect the rope when I'm about to start a climb? (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |