User erfink

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When hiking, why is the right of way given to people going up?

answered Dec 21, 2016 at 2:19

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What extra gear to take up a multipitch climb?

answered Apr 24, 2018 at 9:29

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

answered Jul 26, 2021 at 17:28

18 votes

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Compromised Ropes in Retail Stores

answered Apr 8, 2018 at 23:21

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

answered Aug 18, 2019 at 9:04

12 votes

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When did indoor climbing gyms start to become popular?

answered Jul 18, 2018 at 23:43

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What type of knife should I carry while rock climbing?

answered Feb 10 at 5:59

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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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Relation of ski edge sharpening to skiing ability and snow conditions

answered Jan 26, 2017 at 4:43

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How to begin trail / fell running?

answered Mar 17, 2017 at 5:19

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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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How does ski binding height affect skiing off-piste?

answered Apr 2, 2017 at 2:48

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What are the effects of biking on hiking trails?

answered Nov 17, 2021 at 0:58

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Which gym workouts are beneficial for improving rock climbing skills?

answered Apr 24, 2018 at 6:58

7 votes

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

6 votes

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

answered Apr 3, 2018 at 5:50

5 votes

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

answered Jan 23, 2018 at 7:06

5 votes

Crevasse rescue with knots in the rope

answered Feb 15, 2018 at 19:34

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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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How long should a down sleeping bag last?

answered Feb 10, 2017 at 7:09

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Do you need to purify all mountain water sources

answered Feb 10, 2017 at 7:33

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

answered Apr 5, 2022 at 23:46

5 votes

Is there a technique for downhill skiing with heavy backpack?

answered Mar 15, 2021 at 7:06

5 votes

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

answered Sep 13 at 22:39

4 votes

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

answered Jan 12, 2022 at 0:42

4 votes

Is rope-soloing inherently dangerous, and if so, why?

answered Mar 24 at 8:25

4 votes

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

answered Jul 28, 2022 at 2:03

4 votes

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

answered Aug 28, 2021 at 0:18

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When hiking, why is the right of way given to people going up?

What extra gear to take up a multipitch climb?

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

Compromised Ropes in Retail Stores

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

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

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?

What type of knife should I carry while rock climbing?

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

Relation of ski edge sharpening to skiing ability and snow conditions

How to begin trail / fell running?

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

How does ski binding height affect skiing off-piste?

What are the effects of biking on hiking trails?

Which gym workouts are beneficial for improving rock climbing skills?

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

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

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

Crevasse rescue with knots in the rope

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

How long should a down sleeping bag last?

Do you need to purify all mountain water sources

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

Is there a technique for downhill skiing with heavy backpack?

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

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

Is rope-soloing inherently dangerous, and if so, why?

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

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