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loop knot vs slip knot vs hitch knot around a tree when camping

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Rainbow trout fishing on a small, deep lake in eastern Ontario

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Is this yucky thing scat or slime mold?

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What do you call a nearly vertical step on a ridge?

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What's a good illustration of the alternate PCT bear-bag hanging method?

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Is hypoxia a safety concern when driving from low elevation to 14,000 ft (4270 m) or more?

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Southern Half of Corsica's GR20 hike in late October

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Polyethylene canoe storage in hot attic

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Are longer kayaks faster than shorter ones?

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Why not use Reverso in autoblock/guide mode for top roping (or lead climbing)?

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