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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?