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How can I find north from the stars without recognizable constellations?

answered Sep 18, 2016 at 20:21

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How much kayaking experience is needed for a trip on the Alabama Scenic River Trail?

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answered Jul 7, 2016 at 0:36

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How do you stabilize a sextant for use on a boat in rough water?

answered Jul 12, 2016 at 18:06

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Has Joe Simpson ever explained why he did not cut the rope himself?

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answered Mar 6, 2017 at 15:26

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Lake Tahoe kayaking conditions

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answered Mar 6, 2017 at 19:44

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What are the pros and cons of greased feet in boots?

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answered Mar 5, 2017 at 19:13

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At what wind speeds do ski operators close chair lifts, for safety?

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answered Mar 4, 2017 at 1:34

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Why are these turkeys circling a dead cat?

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answered Mar 3, 2017 at 15:48

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What is the HIN number on a boat?

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answered Mar 3, 2017 at 22:37

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"Due to the sheep in the settlement the surrounding area has no mosquitoes"

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answered Feb 28, 2017 at 2:33

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Can you find your location using the angle between compass bearings?

answered Feb 27, 2017 at 3:14

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What are the pros and cons of both a DIN and a yoke valve for a scuba-diving regulator?

gear scuba-diving

answered Feb 28, 2017 at 1:45

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How to temporarily mark a trail?

answered Feb 21, 2017 at 3:00

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Dealing with anxiety and confidence issues

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answered Feb 26, 2017 at 23:07

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Could this year's unusual warmth harm turtles?

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answered Feb 24, 2017 at 20:45

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Do raw eggs need to be rotated for freshness on a long voyage?

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answered Feb 24, 2017 at 18:42

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How do you create a sense of community on a backpacking trip?

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answered Feb 22, 2017 at 16:58

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How to protect a body in the wilderness?

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answered Feb 20, 2017 at 16:30

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How can people survive really cold nights outside with minimal equipment?

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answered Feb 16, 2017 at 4:08

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When back country camping, how do you avoid being attacked by a mountain lion in your sleep?

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answered Feb 15, 2017 at 22:29

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What date does a moon phase guide represent?

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answered Feb 11, 2017 at 22:12

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Are there types of compass other than the regular magnetic one and the gyrocompass?

answered Feb 11, 2017 at 21:11

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If you are faced with surviving on your own for a prolonged period, should a sling make your short list of hunting tools, and why or why not?

survival

answered Feb 9, 2017 at 17:55

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In the absence of lead, what can I use for a projectile in a flintlock rifle?

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answered Feb 9, 2017 at 1:11

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Under what circumstances would I wish to extend the handle length of a snow saw?

gear safety snow shelter

answered Feb 7, 2017 at 22:58

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Why do I always wake up freezing?

gear wild-camping winter-camping

answered Feb 7, 2017 at 16:57

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How to cross rivers or streams at night or in darkness?

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answered Feb 7, 2017 at 3:33

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

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answered Feb 6, 2017 at 1:29

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Can I use a quilt with a bivi bag?

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answered Feb 3, 2017 at 21:39

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Is it dangerous to rope together on an ascent of hard packed ice?

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answered Feb 1, 2017 at 15:26

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How can I find north from the stars without recognizable constellations?

How much kayaking experience is needed for a trip on the Alabama Scenic River Trail?

How do you stabilize a sextant for use on a boat in rough water?

Has Joe Simpson ever explained why he did not cut the rope himself?

Lake Tahoe kayaking conditions

What are the pros and cons of greased feet in boots?

At what wind speeds do ski operators close chair lifts, for safety?

Why are these turkeys circling a dead cat?

What is the HIN number on a boat?

"Due to the sheep in the settlement the surrounding area has no mosquitoes"

Can you find your location using the angle between compass bearings?

What are the pros and cons of both a DIN and a yoke valve for a scuba-diving regulator?

How to temporarily mark a trail?

Dealing with anxiety and confidence issues

Could this year's unusual warmth harm turtles?

Do raw eggs need to be rotated for freshness on a long voyage?

How do you create a sense of community on a backpacking trip?

How to protect a body in the wilderness?

How can people survive really cold nights outside with minimal equipment?

When back country camping, how do you avoid being attacked by a mountain lion in your sleep?

What date does a moon phase guide represent?

Are there types of compass other than the regular magnetic one and the gyrocompass?

If you are faced with surviving on your own for a prolonged period, should a sling make your short list of hunting tools, and why or why not?

In the absence of lead, what can I use for a projectile in a flintlock rifle?

Under what circumstances would I wish to extend the handle length of a snow saw?

Why do I always wake up freezing?

How to cross rivers or streams at night or in darkness?

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

Can I use a quilt with a bivi bag?

Is it dangerous to rope together on an ascent of hard packed ice?