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If one falls through the ice while ice fishing alone, how might one get out?

answered Mar 17, 2023 at 9:56

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Getting to the "outdoors" without a car

answered Feb 28, 2023 at 8:29

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Austria: 1:25000 paper and other maps

answered Feb 15, 2023 at 17:26

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Italy: recommended paper maps for hiking in Trentino and Alto Adige

answered Jan 24, 2023 at 8:02

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What map app would work well for via ferrata in the Dolomites?

answered Jul 5, 2022 at 8:29

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How does camping in "restricted camping areas" in Spanish natural/national parks work?

answered Apr 5, 2022 at 20:15

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What exactly is so wrong with playing music on trails?

answered Nov 5, 2021 at 12:44

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of water bottles versus bladders?

answered Jan 6, 2021 at 8:15

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How can I know what a road will be like?

answered Nov 2, 2020 at 9:52

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Should I buy a GPS to calculate elevation gain/loss?

answered Aug 31, 2020 at 9:25

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Where is the true northern/eastern end of the Grande Traversata della Alpi?

answered Jul 20, 2020 at 20:25

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Open, fjell-like landscapes in Germany

answered May 10, 2020 at 8:48

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Are ski areas in the United States shutting down?

answered Feb 21, 2020 at 10:00

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Did any lighthouses provide directional navigation signals?

answered Feb 2, 2020 at 19:58

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Why does North Cascades National Park get so few visitors?

answered Feb 2, 2020 at 17:36

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Where can I find resources to find user-contributed GPS tracks?

answered Jan 26, 2020 at 21:09

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Topo map server out there somewhere?

answered Jan 22, 2020 at 16:50

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As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map?

answered Dec 16, 2019 at 13:59

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Are Italian mountain huts accessible when unstaffed? Do I need a key?

answered Nov 6, 2019 at 22:58

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Does a pound on your foot equal 5 pounds on your back?

answered Aug 21, 2019 at 12:58

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How can I pack my food so it doesn't smell?

answered Aug 19, 2019 at 8:06

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How serious is bear safety in the sub-polar Ural / Komi Republic / Yugyd Va?

answered Jul 6, 2019 at 23:29

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Why aren't (poly-)cotton tents more popular?

answered Jun 21, 2019 at 8:28

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Require advice on power conservation for backpacking trip

answered Jun 20, 2019 at 11:28

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Where can I find nature in Sweden, like that of Abisko?

answered Jun 17, 2019 at 13:27

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Does an ice chest packed full of frozen food need ice?

answered Jun 3, 2019 at 9:56

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How can I safely use a candle lantern inside a tent?

answered Oct 25, 2018 at 17:11

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To activate PLB if you know search and rescure are looking for you but there is no emergency?

answered Oct 1, 2018 at 11:52

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How to prevent sleeping bag from expanding in its bag

answered Aug 28, 2018 at 10:38

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How can I hike across the Grand Canyon if I don't have a backcountry permit?

answered Aug 15, 2018 at 15:38

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If one falls through the ice while ice fishing alone, how might one get out?

Getting to the "outdoors" without a car

Austria: 1:25000 paper and other maps

Italy: recommended paper maps for hiking in Trentino and Alto Adige

What map app would work well for via ferrata in the Dolomites?

How does camping in "restricted camping areas" in Spanish natural/national parks work?

What exactly is so wrong with playing music on trails?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of water bottles versus bladders?

How can I know what a road will be like?

Should I buy a GPS to calculate elevation gain/loss?

Where is the true northern/eastern end of the Grande Traversata della Alpi?

Open, fjell-like landscapes in Germany

Are ski areas in the United States shutting down?

Did any lighthouses provide directional navigation signals?

Why does North Cascades National Park get so few visitors?

Where can I find resources to find user-contributed GPS tracks?

Topo map server out there somewhere?

As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map?

Are Italian mountain huts accessible when unstaffed? Do I need a key?

Does a pound on your foot equal 5 pounds on your back?

How can I pack my food so it doesn't smell?

How serious is bear safety in the sub-polar Ural / Komi Republic / Yugyd Va?

Why aren't (poly-)cotton tents more popular?

Require advice on power conservation for backpacking trip

Where can I find nature in Sweden, like that of Abisko?

Does an ice chest packed full of frozen food need ice?

How can I safely use a candle lantern inside a tent?

To activate PLB if you know search and rescure are looking for you but there is no emergency?

How to prevent sleeping bag from expanding in its bag

How can I hike across the Grand Canyon if I don't have a backcountry permit?