A climbing anchor is a system made up of individual anchor points that are linked together to create a master point that the rope and/or climbers clip into to be securely attached to the rock. Whether you’re top-rope climbing or lead climbing, knowing how to build a solid anchor is absolutely critical to staying secure. […]
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Paddling with a pal is more fun—and safer. If you do go solo, though, or you dump your boat when your paddling crew is far away, then you’re in for either a self-rescue or very long swim. This article assumes you’ve mastered the wet exit. Here are the basic self-rescue steps that will get you
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The first blister probably occurred shortly after the first humans strapped something on their feet to protect them from primeval terrain. Today, the lowly foot blister has evolved into one of the most common injuries to hikers. The good news is that our knowledge about them has also evolved. There are three keys to dealing
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Learning to properly place protection is an essential skill as you progress as a trail climber. There are many different types of trade pro, including cams, nuts, hexes, tricams, ballnuts, and more. The common denominator is that they are removable, as opposed to fixed gear that is permanently secured to the rock (such as bolts).
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Capsizes can happen, even in the calmest conditions, and regardless of your paddling skills. This guide assumes you have already mastered the wet exit. Now, it’s essential to understand the roles of both the swimmer and the rescuer for a successful recovery. Here’s how to perform a “T-rescue” or “buddy rescue” in a kayak: Alert
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vestigeseekers May 19, 2024 6:54 pm No Comments Choosing Between Hiking Boots and Trail Runners: Expert Opinions Revealed When it comes to writing content, two factors are crucial: “perplexity” and “burstiness.” Perplexity measures the complexity of a text. Separately, burstiness compares the variations of sentences. Humans tend to write with greater burstiness, for example, with
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