Activity for Reverend Gonzo
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In rock-climbing, how do I safely belay another climber? I am learning to rock climb, and I have heard that I will need to belay climbers, so if they fall, my belay will stop the fall and prevent an injury. What do I need to do to properly belay my climbing partner? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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When rock climbing, what is the difference between top-roping and leading? I'm starting to learn how to rock climb, and there seem to be two types of climbing, top-rope climbing and lead climbing. What's the difference between the two, and what would be better for a beginning climber? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What is the difference between camber and rocker shaped snowboards? When looking at snowboards, they are described as being camber-shaped, rocker-shaped, or a hybrid? What's the difference between them, and when is one preferred over the other? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What is the difference between the different types of snowboards? (all-mountain/freestyle/freeride/etc) I'm looking into buying my first snowboard, and there's all kinds of types: All mountain Freestyle Freeride Splitboards Powder What's the difference between these types? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: How do I know what size ice axe I should get? This is sourced from REI's How To Choose An Ice Axe. As Chris mentioned, the axe should barely touch the ground when standing upright and with arms at the side. A rough guide to ice axe length is: <5'8" (<1.72m): 50-60cm 5'8"-6'0" (1.72-1.8m): 60-70cm >6'0" (>1.8m): 60-70cm Too short is ge... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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How do I set a top rope anchor? When rock-climbing, I need to set up a top-rope anchor so if I fall, it will minimize chance of injury. So, how would I safely set one up? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What can I do to help relieve joint pain in fingers after climbing? After I've been climbing for a while, my finger joints are very sore. Is there anything I can do to relieve that pain? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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Will glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate prevent or repair damage to climbers’ fingers? I've heard that I can take glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate supplements to prevent damage to my fingers when I'm climbing. Is it true, or is just an old wives' tale? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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Will glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate prevent or repair damage to climbers’ fingers? I've heard that I can take glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate supplements to prevent damage to my fingers when I'm climbing. Is it true, or is just an old wives' tale? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What would be a safe ascent rate when mountaineering? I'm training to climb large mountains. What kind of ascent should I train for at altitude. Let's say above 12000 feet and carrying up to 60 lbs? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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Does drinking alcohol cause problems at altitude? If I'm going to be climbing a mountain, would drinking a small amount at altitude have any negative effects (besides general alcohol effects)? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What do I do to prevent and treat frostbite? I'm going to be winter camping, and I'm concerned about getting frostbite. What can I do to protect myself? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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How do I wash Gore-Tex clothing? I have a bunch of dirty hard-shell pants and jackets. Are these safe to put in the washer and dryer? If not, how should I clean them? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What's the difference between white gas, propane, kerosene, and gasoline? How do I know what type I should use when I'm planning a camping trip? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What are some good tips and techniques for packing a backpack? How do I pack a backpack to prevent injury to my back and keep it comfortable while hiking? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What is the difference between external and internal-frame packs? I am starting backpacking and there are both internal and external-frame packs. What is the difference, and is one recommended over the other? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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What can I do to prevent altitude sickness? I will be going above 15000 feet (4500 meters) on a trip next month, and I've heard people will often get altitude sickness. Is there anything I can do beforehand to prevent sickness or take while I'm there that will help me. (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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How do I know what size ice axe I should get? I'm going to start mountaineering. Is there a recommended size per height/weight for ice axes for general mountaineering? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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