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At what elevation do 50% or higher percentages of mountaineers report symptoms of altitude sickness?

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Was Alison Hargreaves the second person to summit Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen and without support?

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Can anyone ID this hitch?

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LOWA renegade insole is sliding

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Why is there so much emphasis on in-person professional instruction in outdoor sports?

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Please explain this cryptic instruction on soloing related knots

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Technique for lead solo climbing with rope

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How can I prevent back-feeding while rope soloing?

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Can a click-up belay tool cause rope wear?

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How should I check climbing equipment to tell whether it is still safe to use?

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When did wearing a helmet become the norm for climbing?

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