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95 Questions

I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I “keep calm”?

Can I safely camp in deer tick country, and if so, how?

What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym?

What to do if you are above timberline and your descent is cut off by a large forest fire?

Meeting an unknown snake on the trail; what is the best thing to do?

Is the Park Service continuing its case to re-rename Yosemite Park's historic landmarks?

Under what conditions does heating a tent artificially make objective sense?

What to do when a moose blocks the trail?

What is the ecological justification (if any) for bird feeders?

Why is it tiring to “keep down” with a slower person on a walk or hike?

How do locals (short of drilling) determine that lake ice is safe for skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing?

Can I use a trail camera to identify a roadside litterer?

What are the most frequent crimes perpetrated by people against people in the Great Outdoors?

How much experience is needed with llamas to hike with a llama, on one's own?

How do you pitch a tarp so that you will not get wet in a heavy rain?

What are the pros and cons of a digital altimeter over an analog altimeter for backpacking?

Is there a mesh mini-tent on the market that covers head, shoulders and arms, allowing you read comfortably in buggy terrain?

When is it unethical to dismantle a fire-ring?

Where can we go backpacking out West under 8,500 feet that has much of the feel of much higher altitudes

Should one store a tent loose for prolonged periods between uses to maximize its lifetime?

What determines whether the young of a cat is called a kitten or a cub?

Is it likely to be my technique or my muscles that cause my arms and shoulders to ache so soon after I start kayaking?

What is the difference between a cascade and a waterfall?

How do you protect yourself against crocodiles when you have no option but to camp on the banks of a croc-infested river?

Proper food storage against black bears on a LONG (e.g., 14 days) trip, partly in black bear country? (enough bear canisters not practical)

A snake glides over a very rough, hard surface with no signs of discomfort…how?

How long should a down sleeping bag last?

Acclimitization: Would 20 min at an “oxygen bar” deliver more than an ephermal boost to a healthy person?

Pros and cons of different types of snorkeling fins

How can the attitude that one is a guest in black bear country prevent hassles with bears?