Activity for ChrisW‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What are lawful wilderness activities in Canada? So, what (legal) options are available in Canada for some camping trips that don't involve designated camping spots In Algonquin Provincial Park (that's about a 3-hour drive from Ottawa) I thought it was called "wilderness camping" but it seems to be called backcountry camping. Even then you're only... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Caught in the rain without rainwear or raingear My experience as a cyclist is that getting wet doesn't matter (because skin is waterproof): what matters is getting cold. So the goal is to stay warm enough. Your warmth is affected by your exercise (producing heat) and insulation/clothing (retaining heat). To keep warm, keep exercising: if you sto... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I make people not be afraid of me and my dogs? I read a leash as maybe saying, "The owner doesn't trust this dog unleashed"; and no-leash as saying, "This is a well-behaved dog." That's if I can assume that the dog-owner is competent. IMO it's just as good (as using a leash) to demonstrate your control by giving "sit!" or "heel" or whatever els... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it really a good workout to go to work by bike every day? It should be good for your heart (and maybe body-weight) at least. When I started commuting that distance (18 km. each way) I bought a better bike (i.e. $700 new instead of $200 new, with extra-good tires, better gears, and bestest brakes). More to the point, I interspersed that riding with rest da... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the dangers of walking barefoot in towns/cities? I literally stuck myself on a discarded hypodermic needle once as an adult, in Rome, through the side of the shoe when I was wearing light "training" shoes; connversely when I was younger than that (a teenager) and used to walk barefoot, I would watch where my feet are going. I had no ill-effect from... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why did the wolf-pack withdraw from attacking me? I think you're told (i.e. we're taught) not to run from wolves (they can out-run you). If I take my dog for a walk and we see a cat, then the dog's behaviour depends on the cat: If the cat stays where it is (watching the dog) then the dog walks past it If the cat runs away then the dog will chase ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should I wear a fleece while cross country skiing? Here's based on my experience of bicycling in Toronto in winter (a daily 18km / one-hour each-way commute) ... Don't let your hands and feet (fingers and toes) get cold. They don't have a lot of fat and blood circulation and muscle (I guess they're mostly bone and tendon) so they need insulation. It... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago