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| bio | website | blog.presinet.com |
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| location | Victoria, Canada | |
| age | 32 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 3 months |
| seen | 2 days ago | |
| stats | profile views | 11 |
Most of my hiking experience is in the Pacific Northwest, but I've also thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (2007) and the Continental Divide Trail (2011).
I would call myself a lightweight packer, but not ultralight. My packs for the PCT and CDT were around 15lbs without food, water or fuel. Weekend trips I often have a total pack weight less than 20lbs (skin out).
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Jan 26 |
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Is it possible to rappel with only a rope? (No harness, Prusik cord, or other gear) I've done it and +1 for "not comfortable" lol! The girl I was with did have as painful issues as I did. |
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Jan 26 |
answered | Why does my belay device have two holes? |
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Jan 26 |
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Will a tent provide some protection from bears? psychological protection perhaps? :) |
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Jan 26 |
awarded | Suffrage |
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Jan 26 |
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Is digging a “cold hole” really effective when sheltering in a snowed area? Good use of a Mike Clelland drawing :) |
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Jan 25 |
awarded | Vox Populi |
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Jan 25 |
answered | What type of mosquito repellent is most effective? |
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Jan 25 |
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Is it worth buying a footprint? That's a good point - I do scour the area I'm going to put up my tarp in for larger rocks, sticks, pine cones, etc. I've noticed anthills and moved camp because of them! |
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Jan 25 |
awarded | Mortarboard |
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Jan 25 |
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When rock climbing, what is the difference between top-roping and leading? "only fall as far as their last placed anchor" <-- should be a minimum of twice this distance + rope stretch, which will be substantial the further up the climb they are. So if you are 3M above your last protection, your minimum fall is 3M + 3M + rope stretch. |
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Jan 25 |
awarded | Quorum |
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Jan 25 |
answered | Washing clothes on long hikes |
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Jan 25 |
answered | Is it worth buying a footprint? |
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Jan 25 |
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What style crampon should I use for my hiking boots and how do I adjust them? Also would be useful to mention whether you have hiking boots with a welt or not (i.e. do they have hard lips on the toe and heel to allow attachment to crampons). |
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Jan 25 |
answered | What negative consequences can result from having too much toe room in a shoe |
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Jan 25 |
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What are good knots to know for camping and backpacking? +1 for answering the specific question about bear bags, rather than the general one about all knots :) |
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Jan 25 |
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What equipment do I need as a beginner outdoor rock climber? Ah, fair point! |
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Jan 25 |
answered | How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place? |
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Jan 25 |
awarded | Commentator |
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Jan 25 |
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How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place? I think it's not a duplicate, since the other question specifies not having a first aid kit |
