Activity for WBT‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Other than good shoes and a stick, what are some ways to preserve your knees on long hikes? While I have not had knee problems myself on long hikes, others in my traveling group use KT elastic athletic tape around the knee joints for long bike rides. The tape stretches on the move of the strong muscles and then its natural contraction force aids the other part of the motion cycle. This ma... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some common mistakes to avoid when trying winter camping for the first time? To add to the already-good other contributions: Wearing cotton clothing is a common mistake. When cotton gets wet (from sweat or external sources), it doesn't quickly get dry, and that cold moisture close to your body conducts heat away. To underscore another answer's point even more, layering is a... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking trails in Pennsylvania If you want a longer trip in SW PA, the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is an option of about the right length. The question is very broad and you could probably get better answers at a trail directory like AllTrails PA. You will find the Great Allegheny Passage boring for hiking. If you like lots ... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's the best way to avoid slipping on ice? Yaktrax advertises products intended to help with this, which might be less damaging to interior surfaces than crampons. You can find some SE discussion on those kinds of products here. Keeping a low center of gravity can reduce probability of injury by reducing how far you fall. Positioning yours... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can be done to restore a Down Sleeping Bag after compressed storage? Have you tried tossing it in a dryer on Air Fluff with some tennis balls, for a little while? Edit: See also suggestions here. (more)	—	over 9 years ago