User erfink

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

climbing training

answered Jul 28 at 2:03

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Use of high altitude (8000 M) boots at lower altitudes (6500 M)

answered Apr 5 at 23:46

4 votes

Making a (retrievable) base in soft snow using a pair of ice-axes

mountaineering snow ice-axes

answered Jan 12 at 0:42

2 votes

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While going down a slope in skiing, where should the foot pressure be?

skiing

answered Dec 31, 2021 at 11:14

3 votes

What crampon front-point setup options are specific for various types of ice climbing?

gear crampons ice-climbing

answered Dec 8, 2021 at 22:42

8 votes

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What are the effects of biking on hiking trails?

hiking trails biking

answered Nov 17, 2021 at 0:58

4 votes

Are there any handy gadgets to increase visibility range in whiteout conditions?

gear mountaineering

answered Aug 28, 2021 at 0:18

20 votes

In outdoor sport climbing, why are bolts placed so far apart?

rock-climbing

answered Jul 26, 2021 at 17:28

3 votes

What is the longest dead end road on US public land?

survival united-states trails lost

answered May 18, 2021 at 4:53

5 votes

Is there a technique for downhill skiing with heavy backpack?

skiing alpine-touring

answered Mar 15, 2021 at 7:06

0 votes

Snowboarding / Skiing - snow gathers on our goggles - what do you do to deal with this problem?

skiing snowboarding snow-goggles

answered Mar 13, 2021 at 3:14

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Is there a utility / method to organize trad gear so that each piece is immediately accessible?

gear rock-climbing climbing trad-climbing

answered Aug 18, 2019 at 9:04

12 votes

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When did indoor climbing gyms start to become popular?

rock-climbing climbing history

answered Jul 18, 2018 at 23:43

11 votes

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Why do almost all backpacking packs have top compartment ("brain compartment") zippers facing backwards?

backpacking backpacks

answered Jul 7, 2018 at 18:19

3 votes

Rafting - Oar Locks vs Oar Rights vs Pins & Clips?

boats whitewater-rafting

answered May 3, 2018 at 19:51

19 votes

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What extra gear to take up a multipitch climb?

gear rock-climbing climbing multi-pitch

answered Apr 24, 2018 at 9:29

7 votes

Which gym workouts are beneficial for improving rock climbing skills?

rock-climbing exercises

answered Apr 24, 2018 at 6:58

8 votes

Origin of the "bell curve" for rock climbing route setting

rock-climbing bouldering route-setting

answered Apr 9, 2018 at 0:26

18 votes

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Compromised Ropes in Retail Stores

rock-climbing climbing ropes rope-management

answered Apr 8, 2018 at 23:21

6 votes

When backpacking, what gear should go in the brain(top most compartment) instead of the main compartment?

backpacks

answered Apr 3, 2018 at 5:50

7 votes

What type of jacket can I wear to prevent my back from getting sweaty while also wearing a backpack?

backpacks jackets

answered May 9, 2017 at 17:33

5 votes

Crevasse rescue with knots in the rope

knots rescue glaciers crevasses

answered Feb 15, 2018 at 19:34

5 votes

What kind of ropes are used for very long sport routes (like Chilam Balam)?

rock-climbing ropes sport-climbing

answered Jan 23, 2018 at 7:06

14 votes

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How to progress in rock climbing after grades v4 / 5.11+?

rock-climbing climbing training bouldering

answered Jan 9, 2018 at 8:37

13 votes

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How do choices in design of a paddle-craft influence its handling characteristics?

boats kayaks canoes paddling

answered Apr 3, 2017 at 6:34

8 votes

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How does ski binding height affect skiing off-piste?

skiing ski-bindings

answered Apr 2, 2017 at 2:48

3 votes

Why are carabiners so much weaker if the gate is open?

gear safety carabiners

answered Mar 17, 2017 at 6:40

5 votes

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How do you get bear spray off skin and or gear?

safety bears bear-spray

answered Mar 17, 2017 at 6:09

9 votes

How to begin trail / fell running?

mountains trail-running

answered Mar 17, 2017 at 5:19

2 votes

What are some good games to play with children on hikes?

hiking children

answered Mar 14, 2017 at 0:43

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

Use of high altitude (8000 M) boots at lower altitudes (6500 M)

Making a (retrievable) base in soft snow using a pair of ice-axes

While going down a slope in skiing, where should the foot pressure be?

What crampon front-point setup options are specific for various types of ice climbing?

What are the effects of biking on hiking trails?

Are there any handy gadgets to increase visibility range in whiteout conditions?

In outdoor sport climbing, why are bolts placed so far apart?

What is the longest dead end road on US public land?

Is there a technique for downhill skiing with heavy backpack?

Snowboarding / Skiing - snow gathers on our goggles - what do you do to deal with this problem?

Is there a utility / method to organize trad gear so that each piece is immediately accessible?

When did indoor climbing gyms start to become popular?

Why do almost all backpacking packs have top compartment ("brain compartment") zippers facing backwards?

Rafting - Oar Locks vs Oar Rights vs Pins & Clips?

What extra gear to take up a multipitch climb?

Which gym workouts are beneficial for improving rock climbing skills?

Origin of the "bell curve" for rock climbing route setting

Compromised Ropes in Retail Stores

When backpacking, what gear should go in the brain(top most compartment) instead of the main compartment?

What type of jacket can I wear to prevent my back from getting sweaty while also wearing a backpack?

Crevasse rescue with knots in the rope

What kind of ropes are used for very long sport routes (like Chilam Balam)?

How to progress in rock climbing after grades v4 / 5.11+?

How do choices in design of a paddle-craft influence its handling characteristics?

How does ski binding height affect skiing off-piste?

Why are carabiners so much weaker if the gate is open?

How do you get bear spray off skin and or gear?

How to begin trail / fell running?

What are some good games to play with children on hikes?