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Does anyone hike in warm dry locations, what type of shoes do you wear?
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I always thought approach shoes were rather niche.
The boots I have now are 3 season, and Ive never had a problem with my mostly Wales based walking in all weathers. I don't need a 4 season boot.
But I always liked the ankle protection here so never bought shoes/trainer style. But going away for a week, boots is overkill.
Im really annoyed about those Merrell's I bought. About the most trainer looking walking shoe I could see and they don't fit right.
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I've never been hiking in Tenerife but been cycling there (on the road) a few times. The entire island is volcanic rock which is very sharp. I wouldn't go too lightweight on the shoes or they might get chewed up.
Likewise! I pretty much wear trailer runners year round unless I need crampons.
Well, after it all being cancelled, then back on again, I have finally got everything booked for Rjukan in January.
Don't think my B2s are going to cut it, so will be heading to outside in Hathersage tomorrow to try out a range of B3 boots (climbing at Millstone in the afternoon anyway). Scarpa Phantoms or LS Nepal Extremes if they fit.
Bought most of the rest of my winter gear last year for two weather-aborted Scotland trips, so will be good to get some guaranteed ice!
Probably going to Valle Dell'Orco in October, and El Chorro for new year hopefully.
Don't think my B2s are going to cut it, so will be heading to outside in Hathersage tomorrow to try out a range of B3 boots (climbing at Millstone in the afternoon anyway). Scarpa Phantoms or LS Nepal Extremes if they fit.
Bought most of the rest of my winter gear last year for two weather-aborted Scotland trips, so will be good to get some guaranteed ice!
Probably going to Valle Dell'Orco in October, and El Chorro for new year hopefully.
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Hopefully it won't be long after the successful introduction at the last olympics.
I've discovered the most amazing sleeping bag system that isn't a sleeping bag, for camping/hiking.
I hate sleeping bags, I mean I really, really hate them. Whether Mummy shaped or rectangular, I've yet to have a truly comfortable nights sleep in one, down or synthetic, this horrible restricted feeling and the way they get all twisted up around you when shifting position is just one big PIA, IMO. For someone like me who is a side sleeper only and will constantly shift from one side to the other until I fall asleep, they just don't work...and quilts are too damn draughty in my experience.
So now I have invested in a Montane Prism featherLite 750 down jacket, Montane Prism 800 Down trousers & Montane Prism Booties, Montane 140 Primo Merino/Primaloft base layer top & Montane 140 merino long johns....seriously its like sleeping in a made to measure down sleeping suit..I have never been so comfortable, no restriction, no twisting, its bliss
Amazingly it all comes to a very reasonable 1.4Kg in weight and being down, it all compresses to the size of a 3-4 season sleeping bag in a medium sized compression sack...I'd be carrying the jacket, tops & bottoms anyway, so the only real extra weight are the down trousers, and I'll take the extra weight for a decent nights sleep any day of the week and twice on Sundays.
I hate sleeping bags, I mean I really, really hate them. Whether Mummy shaped or rectangular, I've yet to have a truly comfortable nights sleep in one, down or synthetic, this horrible restricted feeling and the way they get all twisted up around you when shifting position is just one big PIA, IMO. For someone like me who is a side sleeper only and will constantly shift from one side to the other until I fall asleep, they just don't work...and quilts are too damn draughty in my experience.
So now I have invested in a Montane Prism featherLite 750 down jacket, Montane Prism 800 Down trousers & Montane Prism Booties, Montane 140 Primo Merino/Primaloft base layer top & Montane 140 merino long johns....seriously its like sleeping in a made to measure down sleeping suit..I have never been so comfortable, no restriction, no twisting, its bliss
Amazingly it all comes to a very reasonable 1.4Kg in weight and being down, it all compresses to the size of a 3-4 season sleeping bag in a medium sized compression sack...I'd be carrying the jacket, tops & bottoms anyway, so the only real extra weight are the down trousers, and I'll take the extra weight for a decent nights sleep any day of the week and twice on Sundays.
Friendly reminder that helmets save lives..
Had a pretty nasty one last night after my mate decked from about 10m on a climb. The helmet took most of the impact with a split up the back and a dent on the top but thankfully did it's job and somehow he's in reasonably good shape considering!
Also, I can highly recommend getting on an outdoors first aid course if you spend any amount of time in the mountains etc. Yesterday, doing one turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Had a pretty nasty one last night after my mate decked from about 10m on a climb. The helmet took most of the impact with a split up the back and a dent on the top but thankfully did it's job and somehow he's in reasonably good shape considering!
Also, I can highly recommend getting on an outdoors first aid course if you spend any amount of time in the mountains etc. Yesterday, doing one turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made.
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Had wondered if you should retire these every 10years (like I should probably retire some old ropes, even though they're kept in the dark)
internet opinion seems divided , I dropped my 10+ year old gyro and one of the wings descending to rear neckline fractured, surprisingly easily.
see we have worse possibility of computer gaming beating it to the start line - one for the NRA couch generation, good for OC though.
Dang, good job, and looking after your mate. I have the same helmet, must have been a hell of an impact to do that.... definitely a life saver.Friendly reminder that helmets save lives..
Had a pretty nasty one last night after my mate decked from about 10m on a climb. The helmet took most of the impact with a split up the back and a dent on the top but thankfully did it's job and somehow he's in reasonably good shape considering!
Also, I can highly recommend getting on an outdoors first aid course if you spend any amount of time in the mountains etc. Yesterday, doing one turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made.
making up for commonwealth games, european climbing competition incoming Munich August
www.ifsc-climbing.org
not yet sure where to watch it, doesn't seem to be on eurosport, some comments of syndication to BBC, and above site may have some bits.
World Climbing
Official website of the International Federation of Sport Climbing
www.ifsc-climbing.org
not yet sure where to watch it, doesn't seem to be on eurosport, some comments of syndication to BBC, and above site may have some bits.
making up for commonwealth games, european climbing competition incoming Munich August
World Climbing
Official website of the International Federation of Sport Climbing
not yet sure where to watch it, doesn't seem to be on eurosport, some comments of syndication to BBC, and above site may have some bits.
BBC Sport - European Athletics Championships, 2022, Day 3: Red Button coverage
Catch the latest from day three of the European Championships in Munich.
Boulder semifinals on iplayer atm.
thanks - only on the womens lead semi so far - thought it would be clare boulding but the Austrisan female climbers commentary is good;
the physique on uk thomson-smith ... would be interesting to see weight range across competitors.
shadow & sun-warmed greasy holds seem to play a role as later competitors, so far, barely overtaking predecessors.
the physique on uk thomson-smith ... would be interesting to see weight range across competitors.
shadow & sun-warmed greasy holds seem to play a role as later competitors, so far, barely overtaking predecessors.