Activity for Charlie Brumbaughâ€
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A: What features should I look for in a scope for a .308? Here are some characteristics that I can give you for a good scope, selecting the individual one will be up to you Variable Magnification for both short and long distances. Nitrogen filled to prevent fogging. Has a sunshade to prevent glare. Smaller MOA on the turrets for sighting it in. (1/8 MOA i... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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Do I need to worry about inadvertently creating a distress signal while using a space tarp? If I use a space tarp (basically a heavy-duty reusable space blanket) as a sunshade or as a ground tarp with the shiny side facing up, do I need to worry that someone might see it and think that I am in trouble? People often suggest that a space blanket could be used to signal for help, would a 5ft ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: How much kayaking experience is needed for a trip on the Alabama Scenic River Trail? It looks like the entire trail is 631 miles long, so how much experience is needed will depend on where you go. The map does show some Class 3 rapids and portages (which are pretty miserable) but it does look like it would be possible to find an easy stretch of the river with no portages. The main re... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Can I expect a mountain stream to have less water in the morning, even when it is not primarily fed by meltwater? I think the best answer to this question is going to be It Depends Even if it's not glacier fed, the melting snow of ice could have an impact and increase the water flow during the afternoon. The effect could be affected by the distance from the source, if any dams are upstream, and the time of y... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Knot to attach gear to a beam I can think of multiple options for solving this problem. Tensionless Hitch i.e. wrap the rope around the beam enough times that it doesn't slip and unwrap to lower. Loop a sling over the beam, connect the ends with a carabiner and then counterbalance the items. Tie one strand of parachute cord to ... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Training to Circumambulate Around Mount Kailash According to this webpage, the trail starts at 15,000 feet and includes a 18,000 ft pass. My recommendation would be to do some aerobic exercises, to prepare for the lower oxygen levels. I sure that any trip would include an acclimatization phase, but being prepared would certainly help. Also, if you... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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How to teach situational awareness for the outdoors? By situational awareness I mean (but certainly don't limit it to): Looking behind to familiarize yourself with the return journey. Looking ahead to see what the best route will be. Knowing the approximate time of day. Knowing your approximate location. Keeping one eye on the sky for incoming weat... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: What to do when a moose blocks the trail? Having been around moose before, I would say that is would have been better to either stop and wait for the moose to leave or swing in a wide loop around the moose. In some areas like Grand Teton National Park, it is illegal to approach closer than 25 yards and you can be given a ticket. I have nev... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What do I need to consider when rock climbing at night? One of my dream climbs is to climb Snake Dike on Half Dome at night with a full moon. Are there any special considerations for rock climbing at night beyond bringing headlamps and extra batteries and dressing warmer than normal? (more) |
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A: Where can I find an online elevation profile of the Cohos trail? My suggestion would be to create a path in Google Earth and then view the elevation profile of the path. Here is an example of what that would look like, One caveat, Google Earth underestimates the steepness because instead of calculating slope as rise/run it uses rise/hypotenuse. (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |