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| age | 27 | |
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Student of Computer Science and Physics at RWTH Aachen University.
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May 18 |
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How tight should the line be kept for toproping? @Don Branson "what the climber asks for" -> With the caveat that a total beginner might ask for something that's unreasonable or unsafe. When I belay beginners I explain to them why they might NOT want to have the rope too right (In Squamish, that's mainly relevant for slab routes where too tight a rope prevents you from fully weighting your foot on the slab and makes it more likely for you to skid off.) |
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May 13 |
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What should you be aware of when planning late-season or summer skiing? One piece of advise: Don't wear the "typical" resort ski gear, i.e., a thick jacket and these super-warm pants. Get a layered system so you don't overheat. |
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May 7 |
awarded | Nice Question |
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May 5 |
accepted | Any tips to reduce chance that I have to get up and pee in the night (not counting dehydration, of course) |
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May 1 |
asked | Any tips to reduce chance that I have to get up and pee in the night (not counting dehydration, of course) |
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Jan 24 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Jan 11 |
awarded | Enlightened |
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Jan 11 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Aug 14 |
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If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing I should do? Stop moving. Chances are you'll only run away further from whoever is going to look after you. |
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Aug 14 |
accepted | Tent floor waterproof rating |
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Aug 14 |
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Tent floor waterproof rating What surprises me is that none of the tents at, e.g., mec.ca, has a floor rating above 3000mm, whereas the comparatively cheap Vaude Hogan Ultralight has 10000mm for the floor and 5000mm for the fly. Or are these numbers prone to be inflated? |
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Aug 13 |
asked | Tent floor waterproof rating |
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Jun 1 |
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If I have to cross an icy, flowing river, what are some ways I can cross safely? You don't dry them. |
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Mar 27 |
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How are sleeping bag temperature ratings determined? When I bought a bag in New Zealand, it had two temperatures given: A comfort temperature, i.e., you'll be warm and sleep well; and a survival rating, i.e., you'll be awake all night cursing the cold but you won't freeze to death. |
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Mar 17 |
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What is the best way to cross streams while backpacking? possible duplicate of If I have to cross an icy, flowing river, what are some ways I can cross safely? |
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Mar 12 |
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Kilimanjaro expedition - trousers - softshell vs. gore-tex A softshell isn't waterproof, though. |
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Feb 13 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Feb 8 |
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Feb 7 |
answered | If I have to cross an icy, flowing river, what are some ways I can cross safely? |
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Feb 7 |
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What hand and finger exercises help with climbing? One thing to keep in mind: Climbing is more about using the right technique so that you do not have to rely on your hand and finger strength too much. Obviously, you can do way more squats than you can do pullups. |
