Activity for Charlie Brumbaughâ€
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How do you remove a fishhook from a human? If one is out fishing and someone gets a fishhook stuck in them, what are the different techniques for removing it? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How should you treat an open wound in the backcountry? If someone were to get an open wound in the back country, say a knife slipped while cooking dinner and sliced the person, how would you treat that? We already have one question about using whiskey, however I would like to know the correct treatment assuming you have a up to date first aid kit. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What features should I look for in a satellite emergency device? I am thinking of buying a satellite check in device. I often go alone, and would like to upgrade from the system of of always letting someone know where I am going and when to expect me back. The problem with that system is that on a multi-day trip, it may be days before someone comes looking for yo... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Is whiskey a good disinfectant? This was done on the American Frontier, and during the American Civil War. According to this journal from the American Medical Association printed in 1893, it is a good antiseptic. Apparently, alcohol works by breaking down the protein bonds. It looks like this question has been asked by many other ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How can I perfect my backyard ice rink? It looks like to build a homemade Zamboni, you need some type of powered transport like a four-wheeler, riding lawnmower or a kid on a tricycle. Then you need a supply of hot water and something to spread it out behind the vehicle. The plans that I have seen usually have a water tank that has a hose ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: When hiking, why is the right of way given to people going up? It is much easier going down than going up, and it is easier for the people descending to stop than the ones going up. The people going up will be working much harder, and be more irritated by having to wait for someone. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Tips for leading project climbs What I would suggest is that you practice leading routes that you have done without leading many times. As you have found out, taking the sharp end of the rope adds an extra amount of difficulty, both mentally and physically. I would do the route over and over again until you know all of the moves ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What are the correct techniques for rescuing someone who has fallen through the ice? If someone where to fall through the ice on a lake or a pond, what would be some correct ways of rescuing them? This question is inspired mostly by this video, where one person gets too close to the melted part and falls through and some one comes to attempt a rescue and falls in, and so on, until 1... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How much will the ceiling of a snow cave drop by during the night? Every time I have slept in a snow cave, I have woken up to a ceiling that was noticeably lower than when I went to sleep. Is there a good rule of thumb for estimating how much lower it will get? Apparently, its not just me that has noticed this phenomenon. There are stories from boy scouts who est... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How dangerous are kangaroos? After watching this video of a man punching a kangaroo to rescue his dog, I am wondering how dangerous a kangaroo is to a human on foot? I am sure that there are a lot of other things in Australia that are dangerous as well, but are kangaroos something that a person would need to worry about? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Would a Canada Goose deliberately try to keep a section of water from freezing? I just passed the pond where the geese in this question are, and it turns out that while some of the geese are sleeping ontop of the ice, there is a section right there, about 20ft by 80 that is open and some are swimming around in it. For this particular pond it seems unlikely that there are hot s... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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When rappelling, should a screwgate locking carabiner be orientated up or down? For the locking caribiner that connects the person's harness to their rappel device/ropes, should the locking caribiner's gate be toward the top or bottom of the setup when using a screwgate type locking carabiner? For reference, this is what I mean by up or down. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How long does it take for trash to become a historical artifact (in the United States)? After 50 years, trash becomes protected as a historical artifact. It turns out that while you are not allowed to leave cans behind, you are also not allowed to "clean up" historic cans as they are an important part of the history of the area. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How long does it take for trash to become a historical artifact (in the United States)? How long does it take for trash like beer cans, old mattress springs, or glass bottles to go from trash and need to be packed out to being a historic artifact with archaeological significance? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Why would archery season be either before or after rifle season? In Wyoming, the archery season comes first to coincide with the rut, where the elk and deer are breeding. This makes it much easier for the archery hunters as it is possible to call the elk or deer in close enough to shoot, sometimes to within 10 yards. It is extremely difficult to get close enough... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Why would a Canada Goose sleep on a frozen pond? I just passed one of the town parks, and there was a flock of Canada geese sleeping on the frozen lake. It seemed like that would be a rather cold place to sleep, is there a reason beyond the possibility of predators why they would do that? The lake is completely frozen, and the surface is hard with... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Why are there separate seasons for archery and firearm hunting for deer? I think the main reason for this is that the hunting styles are a lot different between the two. Archery hunters often don't wear orange and get very close to the their prey while gun hunters wear orange and are able to hunt at ranges of hundreds of yards. Combining those activities at the same time... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Correct and incorrect slip-slap-slide belay technique Here are the steps on the the clip and slide / slip-slap-slide method. First here is how you should hold the rope when you are not pulling in slack. To pull in rope, the left hand pulls the rope straight towards the person and the right pulls the brake strand towards it stopping when the left han... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: What can I do about a rock climbing ban? I think that it is easier to keep access, than to get it back, so I will start with that. Always follow Leave No Trace and make certain that your activities do not create any eyesores. Volunteer to help pickup after other people and clean up the trash they leave. Protect the reputation of the climb... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What are the pros and cons of using a red colored light source for hiking at night? I have heard the argument that red light is better because it helps preserve your night vision, however it is less bright than white light. Are there other pros and cons that I am missing or circumstances in which one would be highly preferred to the other? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you assess the weather when getting an alpine start? When getting an early alpine start (3-5 am or earlier) it will probably be before the sun comes up. Hopefully, the weather will be better in the morning (that is often the point of an alpine start), but the lack of sunlight can make it difficult to see the clouds. It usually possible to tell if ther... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you predict weather with an altimeter while mountaineering and or backpacking? I do know that if your elevation rises while staying in the same position, the pressure is decreasing and that it is a sign of bad weather incoming and a decrease in elevation means that the pressure is increasing. However, how often should an altimeter be calibrated to the known altitude from a top... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How do you calculate the turnaround and start times when summitting mountains? The first thing to know is what is the latest you want to be on the summit and aim to be off before then. Then you calculate the estimated time it will take to summit and return. The start time is the the lastest time minus half of the trip time. So if thunderstorms are know to hit the mountain sta... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you calculate the turnaround and start times when summitting mountains? In mountaineering, the turnaround time is the point in time at which the party will turn around and head down the mountain regardless of how close to the summit. This is typically done to make certain that everyone is down before afternoon storms roll in and put the party at risk. If I am preparing ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How do you safely ascend and descend the Half Dome cable route? First off, don't even think of attempting this if its raining or thunderstorms are nearby. Not only will water make the rock slick, but the prominence and the metal cables make people on the route prime targets for lighting strikes. You are going to want to wear grippy shoes because of the slick gra... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you safely ascend and descend the Half Dome cable route? The easiest way up Half Dome is the cable route (rated Class 3), which looks like this. As six people have died on this route since it was put in place, and it looks really steep and scary, how can I ascend it safely? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How far above a waterfall should you be to safely cross? A lot of the fatal accidents in Yosemite National park come from people getting swept over waterfalls. Yes, the falls in Yosemite have fences and warning signs and yet people still ignore them. If you were in a wilderness area and crossing a stream/river with a waterfall downstream of the crossing a... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Why would people descend to sleep while acclimatizing? What they are doing is following the maxim "climb high, sleep low". Going too fast will cause altitude sickness. Humans have a lower respiration rate while sleeping, which is why they can be okay at higher altitudes while awake and yet need to descend to sleep. The accepted guideline is not to incr... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you deal with a picky eater on a backpacking trip? Obviously, the solution to this problem is to pack food that everyone enjoys eating. However, according to Murphy, this doesn't always happen. Also, sometimes the best tasting food is ruled out by weight/price/space constraints. So if you are on a backpacking trip with people who are complaining abo... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: What's the difference between an oar and a paddle? According to Wikipedia, a paddle is held by the person and an oar is connected to the boat in some manner, such as a rowlock. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: What is this gray bird that has black stripes on the side and around the head? That is a Chukar partridge. For more information I would suggest the wikipedia article. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: First skills to learn for mountaineering The very first skill I would learn is to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Most of the turn arounds I have seen while mountaineering have been from people not willing to do so. It amazing what can be accomplished simply by keeping on keeping on. Beyond that it never hurts to be in better ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How to take care of an acrophobic person while hiking? I have never liked heights, but I have still done a lot of things because I wanted to get to the top more than I was afraid of heights. I think that the best thing to do is to let this friend decide on where he would like to go, and let his motivation decide how much risk (real or perceived) you tak... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Does feeding migratory birds in the fall affect the timing of migration? It takes a lot of energy for a bird to migrate, and comes with numerous risks, so if it is possible for it to stay where it is, not migrating can give it an evolutionary advantage. An example would be Canadian geese who live year round in Florida. I think that it depends a lot on the area and specie... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: What's the purpose of the huge amount of stone piles on the trails in Gran Canaria I don't think that there is really a better answer to why than ab2's comment that people are copying the existing ones. As for what to do about it, that looks like an awful lot of them, but if found in a small group in a wilderness area, well accidents do happen and gravity is a thing. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How to assess the likelihood of a tree falling in a forest? Sometimes while camping in forests, there will be dead trees around, or in forests where there was a fire, a high percentage of the trees will be dead. While it is not extremely likely that a tree will fall on you while sleeping, it has happened, with fatal results. If moving out of the forest is no... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Does chambering a round multiple times degrade its accuracy? It turns out that repeatedly chambering a round should be avoided, not because of accuracy, but for safety reasons. When a bullet is repeatedly chambered, it can cause what is called set-back where the bullet is pushed further and further into the brass case. This can cause higher pressures than the ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Does chambering a round multiple times degrade its accuracy? My standard procedure when hunting is to hunt with a round in the chamber, safety on and as soon as the day is over or while getting into a vehicle to remove the bullet from the chamber. This can happen a lot since it's not unusual to go several days without firing a shot, does chambering the round ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you remove a bullet from a cartridge? While reloading some cartridges, I was on the last step of crimping the bullet into the brass case, and made and mistake and the brass was compressed wrong. The other reason for removing a bullet is if one missed a step and didn't put the powder in first. If a cartridge without powder is put into a ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: What does the three different volume specifications mean for the Gregory Whitney backpack? It looks like those the backpack comes in three sizes, Small, Medium and Large and what you are seeing is the volume for each size. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How would you help a snapping turtle cross the road? Regardless of why they would want to cross the road, doing so is dangerous for turtles, especially since a certain percentage of the population will try to run them over. However, snapping turtles are dangerous enough that I am certainly not going to try and pick one up, so how would I help one get ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How can you tell if roadkill is safe to eat? In some places in the US, it is legal to take roadkill home and eat it while in other places the meat is donated. If it was legal where you are, how would you tell if the meat is still good? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What are the pro and cons of two stage vs single stage triggers for hunting? In addition to getting a trigger with a lighter pull weight, I also have the option of switching from a single stage to a two stage trigger. What would the pros and cons of doing so be? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Will a lighter trigger pull help me be more accurate? The trigger on my hunting rifle has a rather heavy pull and doesn't break very well, will getting a trigger with a lighter pull weight help me be more accurate? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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How do you keep rodents out of your vehicle when it's parked at the trailhead? On some backpacking trips a car could be left for a couple of weeks, what can I do to ensure that when I return the mice aren't inside and the squirrels are leaving the wiring alone? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What are the pro and cons of vacuum sealed vs mylar bags for DIY dehydrated foods? For packaging dehydrated foods for backpacking, the two options that I can think of are mylar bags and vacuum-sealed bags. What are the pros and cons of each method? (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: What breed is this very large, black, turtle/tortoise found in the Northeast United States? Based on this list of turtles in Massachusetts, and this one as well as the pointed nose and the jagged back shell, I am going to say that this is a common snapping turtle. For more information I would suggest Wikipedia. It a good thing that you husband didn't touch it, because they are capable of... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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What qualities should I look for when purchasing aiders/etriers? Aiders/Etriers are standard equipment for aid climbing, what qualities should I look for when purchasing a pair? I have used them before, but they were always borrowed from other people and I am looking to get my own. (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Can a cooler (warm weather) sleeping bag be used when combined with a warmer (cold weather) under quilt for hammock camping? It all depends on your tolerance for being miserable if it turns out to be too cold. I have personally gone without a sleeping bag at all at around 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4°C), and survived, but it wasn't particular comfortable. The odds are you aren't going to freeze to death with your setup, ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: How can I find north from the stars without recognizable constellations? What you will want to do is to find which way a star is moving. The way to do this, is to line up two objects pointing towards where the star is currently at, like so. Then wait 15-20 minutes for the star to move and compare its new position to the old one marked by your sticks. As illustrated abov... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |