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| bio | website | sonomatech.com |
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| location | San Francisco Bay Area | |
| age | 31 | |
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| seen | May 13 at 16:34 | |
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I'm a physicist working on air pollution and global warming.
Of course, I spend most of my time programming.
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Apr 12 |
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What can I do with a retired rope and harness? I love your link! Those are all great ideas! As a climber though, just keeping the old rope around (unused) can be a little dangerous. You or one of your friends might grab the wrong rope one day. It's best if the rope is clearly labeled as old, or used in an art project. |
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Mar 27 |
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What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip? I agree. Dates are extremely an calorie dense, natural food, that is usually super tasty while on the trail. As a side note, try to vary your diet. If all you eat is dried fruit, you will eventually get the runs. |
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Mar 27 |
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Logs & Rocks - Step on or over? First off, there are plenty of hikes where I know ahead of time that there is little to no risk of poisonous snakes. In that case, protect your ankles. That being said, I'm sure it's safer not to jump on top of logs and trees, but I do it all the time. (I suppose, from experience, I estimate my risk being quite low there.) Now yourself and your surroundings. |
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Mar 24 |
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Why are there ropes on fingerboards? After I started using the rock rings instead of mounted pull-up bars or fingerboards, my core strength got a serious boost. It has made a noticeable difference in my climbing. Have fun! |
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Mar 19 |
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Does whiskey help keep you warm in winter? That is a completely fair point. I have consulted the most authoritative source I know of for wilderness medicine and asked my favourite doctor, and they both agree. Information above. |
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Mar 18 |
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Liners and Travel sheets I'm not sure what the difference in the products are, but I know there is a difference in their purpose: travel sheets are just meant to keep you clean if you're traveling (say) in a particularly dirty country, and sleeping bag liners are generally meant to keep you slightly warmer and keep your bad clean. |
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Mar 11 |
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Facility to test cold weather gear in London UK Aside from just walking into a meat freezer, I've never heard of anything like what you're asking. But to be more clear, this is not something that people usually do when buying gear. |
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Mar 10 |
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How to Clean Rock-Climbing Shoes Oh, my only concern is the smell. I will try to make that more clear. |
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Mar 7 |
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How to maintain climbing strength while training for a marathon Well, I think at least one day a week at the climbing gym will have to happen. Even if it hurts. And the only "equipment" I have at home is a pull-up bar and some rock rings. |
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Mar 1 |
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Experiences hiking with a baby: diapers @KateGregory I've heard a lot of intense hiking stories, but yours is by far the most hardcore. Kudos. |
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Feb 26 |
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Do bag liners add the same warmth value to all sleeping bags? On non-backpacking trips I have taken to filling my sleeping bag with all the clothes I brought, coats, hats, socks, you name it. We found filling the sleeping bag with cloth is more effective than liners. (Of course, if you Are backpacking, all you'll have is a coat and some extra socks.) |
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Feb 19 |
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Is it possible to sunburn through clothing? I am a particularly pale redhead and have (very rarely) burned through white-cotton t-shirts. It happens. But I am very pale, even for a redhead, and seem to lack the ability to tan. |
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Feb 15 |
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How to Clean Rock-Climbing Shoes I have never seen those before. Awesome. |
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Feb 14 |
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What can I do to help relieve joint pain in fingers after climbing? I agree! Just a note: anxiety and fear will make you grip harder. This is something to watch out for, particularly if you're outdoors. |
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Feb 13 |
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What is the fastest style of sled? I'm going to hand this one to you. It is certainly the best answer. I wish we had something a bit more definitive for an answer, so I looked around and posted some pseudo-scientific results I found below. Thanks for the interest! |
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Feb 12 |
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How to set up a tent in deep snow I suddenly have a lot more respect for Quebec. Is it still fun? Really? |
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Feb 11 |
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Trekking in the himalayan region I am pumped to hear answers to this question. |
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Feb 11 |
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What is the ultimate car camping bed solution — for two people? The last time I tried this, I just laid the driver's seat back and slept like that. Add a makeshift pillow and a blanket and I bet you'd be more comfortable than I am usually tent-camping. |
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Feb 11 |
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What is scientific relation between body weight and backpack weight in mountain climbing? I would suggest that whether climbing, mountaineering, or backpacking, the goal is to have the weight from your pack resting on your hips and not your shoulders. That really makes all the difference. |
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Feb 11 |
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What is scientific relation between body weight and backpack weight in mountain climbing? I have climbed up the Northwest face and hiked the John Muir trail up Mount Whitney, and this is just my experience. @RoryAlsop is totally right, there are too many confounded details. The only important factors are fitness and experience. Good luck. |
