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How many boats have been found encased in ice but still accessible?

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Is there any evidence that black bears (or other large predators) are indifferent to, or acutally repulsed by, the scent of humans?

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Is there any statistical evidence that hunting reduces the likelihood of mountain lion attacks?

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Multiple rappels with pull cord

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Activities at the campsite

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How to get a beached pontoon boat back into the water?

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Which way is which on the Wild Country variable controller belay device?

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Identify this bush with an interesting smell

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Are there any concrete techniques for down climbing?

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Identify insect/bug/fleas

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Is digging a "cold hole" really effective when sheltering in a snowed area?

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How to check whether a tent is prone to ants eating holes in tents?

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Are there vines in nature that are naturally capable of being a whip, rope or string?

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Are there vines in nature that are naturally capable of being used as a whip (weapon), rope or as strings? [duplicate]

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Rope material for EDC, relative strength, and knot compatible besides paracord

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Spray-on waterproofing for non-DWR fabrics?

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Is it OK to use wash-in DWR on synthetic fill insulated clothing made with PrimaLoft? [duplicate]

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Where can I find the currently closed off area on Strómboli?

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

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Waterproofing Pendleton jacket. Polyester/cotton blend shell [duplicate]

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What are reasons why someone might use non-breathable waterproof pants?

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how shelf stable is pocket (portable) soup?

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Alternative pump for Nemo airbeam tent

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I wonder what happened to this backpack

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When do you put on long underwear?

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Does cigarette smoke deter lions?

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What extra gear to take up a multipitch climb?

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Munter hitch + prusik for rope solo lead climbing

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What is this large green larva found in Southern United Kingdom?

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

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Do Redwood Trees grow in families?


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