furtive

less info
meta site favicon meta user | stack exchange network profile network profile
2,331 reputation
216
bio website furtivecode.com
location Banff, Canada
age 37
visits member for 1 year, 4 months
seen May 29 at 14:17
stats profile views 18

I live and breath in Banff National Park in the Canadian rockies, where I hike, camp, ski (downhill, x-country, touring), snowshoe, scramble and play.

I've camped in the winter in -40c, I've travelled across glaciers and mountain passes both solo and in groups, I enjoy solo camping in the backcountry, and I spent seven years in the military.

My favourite moments are being in the middle of nowhere, with nobody around me, in the middle of the night under a sheet of stars, listening to nothing other than the ringing in my ears.

Chris Lamothe on the Wapta Traverse, in Banff, Alberta


50 Answers

newest activity votes
3
Should I re-wax downhill skis after using skins?
mar 20 at 4:53
2
Winter Camping: How to warm up your boots in the morning?
mar 18 at 21:14
1
Facility to test cold weather gear in London UK
mar 7 at 6:38
3
Experiences hiking with a baby: diapers
mar 4 at 17:56
2
Are folding poles suitable for cross-country skiing?
feb 11 at 22:58
5
How to minimize sea sickness?
jan 2 at 23:51
5
What are the key factors when choosing a sleeping bag for backpacking?
jan 2 at 22:07
3
Beginner Ski Touring - Avalanche Terrain
dec 19 at 11:59
0
Cheese and eggs on backpacking trips
dec 19 at 11:52
3
Snowshoes for hilly terrain
dec 15 at 20:52
4
What is the benefit to telemark skiing?
dec 11 at 23:36
1
Are Ice grips worth buying
dec 11 at 4:15
7
Is it safe to use a motorcycle helmet instead of a skiing helmet for skiing?
dec 7 at 20:17
5
Are there significant behaviour differences among bear species to adopt different safety rules?
dec 3 at 22:51
1
What shoes keep me warm in the cold?
nov 16 at 21:32
4
Should I worry about moisture in my inflatable sleeping pad?
oct 11 at 23:48
0
Forecasting the weather in the wilderness
aug 8 at 17:52
1
Is there a portable / comfortable pillow suitable for camping / backpacking?
jul 16 '12 at 4:38
4
Wax paper as a fire starter
jul 3 '12 at 5:06
2
Big group/basecamp tent
jul 3 '12 at 5:00
1
Practicality of Beards
jun 11 '12 at 3:42
4
How do I remove mildew from a tent?
may 11 '12 at 4:20
3
The outdoors, solitude and dealing with loneliness
may 11 '12 at 3:51
4
What is the most suitable cooking equipment to use for a long duration in central asia countries?
may 11 '12 at 3:26
6
What to look for when purchasing a fixed blade knife
may 11 '12 at 3:12
4
How can I tell when pemmican has spoiled?
apr 16 '12 at 1:39
2
Do I need to break in double plastic mountaineering boots?
apr 11 '12 at 23:06
2
What are the key differences between Mountaineering and Rock Climbing?
apr 11 '12 at 23:03
6
Training to prepare for oxygen deficiency in the high mountains
mar 14 '12 at 23:40
5
How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping?
mar 1 '12 at 3:59
1 2