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hiking boots

Are converse and Uggs boots good for hiking in the snow?

Um I have camp in a couple of days and I really don’t have the time and money to go buy waterproof/hiking boots/shoes so I was wondering if converse high tops shoes or Uggs boots are good for hiking in the snow

Standard Uggs…no, but some of the newer designs are a bit better because thy have harder soles and offer more ankle support. They will keep you warmer than the Converse All-Stars. The Converse shoes will give you slightly more support and a minimal amount of traction, but aren’t insulated.

If the temps stay below freezing neither shoes will get overly wet however it the temps are above freezing and the snow is wet and slushy you should stick with the Uggs (I hate to say that too) but the All-Stars will be soaked and you will be cold. At least the Uggs can keep you moderately warmer.

Do you think I need hiking boots or runners as backpacking through Europe?

Hiking boots I made New Zealand and Australia, has little use of them. I do not want to wear them when I had a backpack, and were very large when I had my floors were bag. Preference?

Do not bother to take the boots Unless you plan to do a real off-road excursion or go to a place like Russia in winter. You can always buy the right kind of shoes if you find that you need.

camping gear list

what would you bring on a camping trip in a lake for memorial day weekend?

its my first camping trip ever with friends in a lake…
what should i bring for entertainment…..
food???
how about clothes?? how many? what it is?
should i ask my friends what they bring so it won’t be the same?
camping gear??? i have no idea on this…..
what the most important one to bring anyway….. what’s in your list if you were to go??…………

Memorial Weekend… This is when kids go wild. What type of lake are you going to? Aree you camping at an estblished campground or are you “roughing it”?

Let’s try to bring you and your pals back in one piece with hopefully a smile and a story.

Clothes: Avoid cotton! Cotton absorbs water easier and will stay wet longet hence, if you get wet you’ll cool down a lot faster and stay miserable. Only 100% synthetics and/or wool.

There’s a lake, there’s a beach there’s water fun! Bring Shorts and a Shirt instead of swimming gear. Shorts are far more sturdy when it comes to sitting on rocks and less likely for you to have a “wardrobe malfunction.”

So each day you are going to the lake you’ll prolly get wet – you need new swimgear each day UNLESS you are able to properly wash/dry your stuff. Oh! Buy some WADERS from say Walmart or something… These are slip on water shoes that have a good sole to them so you won’t get your toes hooked on someone’s lost fishing line or some dope’s broken beer bottle.

For wandering around the forest wear pants – unless you WANT poisen ivy and/or shrub scratches all over your legs. Wear layered clothing just in case the weather changes – undershirt, short sleeve and a light jacket. Wear synthetic or wool socks. Carry and extra pair just in case you get them wet – sucks to walk back with wet feet. =P

Do not wear tennishoes – they have no ankle support. Get some good hiking shoes – Big 5 always seems to have a sale on these. Carry a pair of working gloves just in case.

Make sure your pants/shorts have plenty of pockets which either have zippers OR bottons. You need some where’s to put the following survival gear. Make sure you waterproof the following using ziplock baggies:

one bag (for making fires):
Book of matches, a bic lighter, a magnifying glass (small is fine as long as it is thick) and some of the lint from your mother’s dryer.

one bag (for finding your way): Small LED flashlight, a compass, about 10 10″ lengths of pink/red/yellow ribbons and 1 very small pocket knife.

one bag (for owees): 10 bandages small & large, liquid skin (you can get that from any pharmacy), a few sample packages of tylenol/aspirin/sudafed, metal tweezers, burt’s bees rescue cream (little tin the size of a quarter)

one bag (for boredom): Deck of playing cards, chewing gum, an inflatable ball, a tiny pocket digital camera (key chain cam cost about $10 to $40), and a tiny laser pointer.

one bag (potty time): Bundles of toilet paper seperately rolled so that you don’t need to pull out the whole thing for what you need, small 1 oz bottle of purell or other type of waterless hand sanitizer.

one bag (who you are): Your ID, your special medication AND an emergency card stating what you are allergic to, what meds you are taking and who should they contact in case of an emergency. Add some money to this too.

If you squeeze the air out of each of these baggies and you have plenty of pockets, there will be no prob.

This is minimal survival gear and can get you out of MOST trouble you will find yourself in.

Remember, you bring for you! Do not depend upon what other’s bring. They may forget. Then you are SOL.

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aconcagua

What is the longest mountain range on the world?

Its mountains has a height mo the 4600 m,the highest mountain on the mountain range is Aconcagua,the highest Volcano is Ojos Del Salado and the highest active volcano is Cotopaxi.

The longest and highest mountian range in the world is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The mountians stretch from Iceland in the north to Antarticta in the south and are nearly three times higher than Everest, and growing.

I am puzzled as to how I wanted to write this … What is the whole number that best expresses the given number

The peak of Aconcagua, a mountain in Argentina is 22,834 feet above the sea … How can I write that

The height of the mountain is 22,834 feet, to represent the height will be 22 834. Writing a + sign is optional, but a sign here – you must write when you must.

ACONCAGUA

rock climbing school

Can any one tell me about the best Rock Climbing school in India, for beginners but not for kids.?

Wish to join a good rock climbing school anywhere in India. As long as it provides a good professional training starting from beginners level but should be more on individual training than just training a large bunch of kids.

i dont know which part of teh country you are from! i have been into rock climbing for quite some time. I feel the best way to go about it is to get a trainer who would be giving you personal classes – and solely dedicated to you. it wont be a very expensive affair if u can get the right ppl. If ou are anywhere in eastern india i can offer some help with the instructors!
take care and all the best………..

How do I become part of Search and Rescue, especially for rock climbing rescues?

I have heard some things about a rock climbing instructor certificate, EMT cert., Wilderness First Responder cert., NASAR cert… is there anything else?

Most SAR jobs are volunteer. We do it because one day it might be us that needs the help or because we like to help others. The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) is a good place to start. Take their SAR Tech II training. The NCRC, (National Cave Rescue Commission) a dividion of the NSS is also a way of getting in touch with the rescue community.

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scuba diving ! what web i could know scuba, equipment, gear, lesson, shop, boats, discusion, place etc?

best scuba diving! on what web i could know scuba, equipment, gear, lesson, shop, boats, discusion, place, instruction how to, proffesional scuba diving instructor, and what place is the best for diving, asia or where?

scuba, scuba gear, scuba diving, scuba diving port:

http://scubacom.blogspot.com/

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