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Belaying two seconds?

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Desolation Wilderness - Store backpack in tent overnight?

answered Aug 18, 2022 at 22:17

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

answered Jul 28, 2022 at 2:03

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

answered Apr 5, 2022 at 23:46

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

answered Jan 12, 2022 at 0:42

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

answered Dec 31, 2021 at 11:14

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

answered Dec 8, 2021 at 22:42

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What are the effects of biking on hiking trails?

answered Nov 17, 2021 at 0:58

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

answered Aug 28, 2021 at 0:18

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

answered Jul 26, 2021 at 17:28

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

answered May 18, 2021 at 4:53

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Is there a technique for downhill skiing with heavy backpack?

answered Mar 15, 2021 at 7:06

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

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?

answered Aug 18, 2019 at 9:04

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When did indoor climbing gyms start to become popular?

answered Jul 18, 2018 at 23:43

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

answered Jul 7, 2018 at 18:19

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

answered May 3, 2018 at 19:51

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What extra gear to take up a multipitch climb?

answered Apr 24, 2018 at 9:29

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Which gym workouts are beneficial for improving rock climbing skills?

answered Apr 24, 2018 at 6:58

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

answered Apr 9, 2018 at 0:26

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Compromised Ropes in Retail Stores

answered Apr 8, 2018 at 23:21

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

answered Apr 3, 2018 at 5:50

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

answered May 9, 2017 at 17:33

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Crevasse rescue with knots in the rope

answered Feb 15, 2018 at 19:34

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

answered Jan 23, 2018 at 7:06

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

answered Jan 9, 2018 at 8:37

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

answered Apr 3, 2017 at 6:34

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How does ski binding height affect skiing off-piste?

answered Apr 2, 2017 at 2:48

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

answered Mar 17, 2017 at 6:40

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

answered Mar 17, 2017 at 6:09

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39 Answers

Belaying two seconds?

Desolation Wilderness - Store backpack in tent overnight?

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?