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Rory Alsop♦
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Walker, canoeist, sailer, glider pilot, motor racer, rock climber and father of 3.

Middle son of a polar explorer, and grew up in the wilds of Orkney and the Falklands - so take after my father in outdoors pursuits.

Happy in the middle of mountains or forests in a tent :-)

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40 Why don't climbers use electrically heated suits? Jul 24 '17
37 Should you pop a blister? Jan 31 '12
33 Why do most tents have black floors? Sep 26 '16
30 Why go without socks with climbing shoes? Aug 19 '12
25 What are some effective ways to deal with sand when camping on or near the beach? Aug 28 '14
25 How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping? Mar 1 '12
22 Is my tent pole a lightning rod? Sep 23 '12
21 Please Explain Rock Climbing Grades Sep 26 '13
19 What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym? Jan 30 '17
19 How do climbers retrieve anchored rope? Oct 27 '13
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