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Michael James

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 I can answer wilderness survival and primitive skills questions. I am familliar with modern gear for wilderness survival as well as primitive approaches. Topics I can share thoroughly are developing a survival attitude, making stone tools, long and short term shelter building, fire making off the landscape, gathering and purifying water (as well as the biological and chemical concerns), wild edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants, tracking, animal behavior, awareness, foraging and primitive hunting, aidless navigation and orienteering, flint knapping, bow making, atl-atl, stalking and movement, nature educaton, community building, and personal development through nature immersion. I cannot answer questions about survival at sea, polar region survival, politics, or mechanical, medical, or social survival issues.

Chris Johnson

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  • Knowledgeability 9.64
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 66.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 170.7
  • Total Questions 151
 I can answer most questions on equipment for outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking, rock climbing and paragliding, in the UK. I`ve limited watersports experience so you`d be better off asking someone else these questions. Questions about the above activities themselves as well as about the equipment will also be answered as I`ve got several contacts who can pass on information. I`m a keen walker/mountainbiker/rock climber/paraglider pilot in the UK. I`ve been doing outdoor sports for about 15 years including trips to the French Alps and Trekking in the Nepalese and the Indian Himalayas. I`ve been buying and making outdoor clothing and equipment for about the same amount of time.

Matt Wertman

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.56
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 93.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 142.5
  • Total Questions 103
 You`re thinking of hiking the infamous Appalachian Trail and now you`d like to get the important information on everything and anything from someone who`s actually done it. I completed my hike October 8th, 1999 taking a total of 5 months and 8 days. I can help you by giving constructive feedback on gear, trip cost, people, and general expectations.

Tom Newman

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.62
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 29.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.9
  • Total Questions 110
 Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 43 in Fort Wayne, IN. We have an outing every month. Most months involve tent camping, usually in State Parks. We have made 4 trips where we have hiked 50+ miles on the Appalachian Trail. We expect to continue this until we have hiked the whole trail... (40+ years).

Edward H. Mori

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 16.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.0
  • Total Questions 7
 Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 1 in Pittsburgh, PA. My Troop camps every month. We have been to many areas in Western PA.

Suzan Jackson

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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 62.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.2
  • Total Questions 69
 My specialty is enjoying the outdoors with children. I can answer your questions about camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities with kids. I have 2 boys, ages 5 and 8, who have been enjoying the outdoors with us since they were infants. My website (www.outdoorfamily.net) provides a variety of articles about enjoying the outdoors with children.

Roy Wallen

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 16.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.9
  • Total Questions 110
 I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.

Oscar

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 14.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.3
  • Total Questions 10
 I can answer questions pertaining to backpacking/day hiking, snowshoeing, and general camping questions. I can also answer questions pertaining to clothing and equipment selection, maintenance, and repair. I will also be able to answer most general recreation/touring kayaking questions.

Mike

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 16.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 109
 I can answer questions about backpacking a snowshoeing in the American West: Mountains, Canyons and Deserts.

Wounded Knee

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 9.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.7
  • Total Questions 349
 I can advise on anything having to do with hiking and backpacking skills and equipment, including map and compass and orienteering skills. I cannot advise on the use of GPS devices. I cannot advise on car camping or group camping (10 or more people). My primary geographic expertise is in the US Northeast, but I know how to find information on hiking and backpacking just about anywhere.

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2012-02-03 harriman recommendation:

There are some interesting hikes starting from the Reeves Meadow visitor center on Seven Lakes Drive. The area south of the visitor center is pretty dense with trails, so you have a lot of options.   

2012-01-23 dressing for winter hikes:

The primary advice that I will give is to stay away from plant fibers -- they absorb sweat and keep you cold. Nothing that you wear, with the possible exception of a bandana or baseball cap, should be

2011-12-20 winter hiking question:

I've broken trail about 10 times over the past 10 years.  The thing is, unless you go out the day after it snows, you're not likely to be the one breaking trail.  Generally, what you want to do is plan

2011-12-19 winter hiking question:

I enjoy winter hiking, and have been using some variety of specialized footwear for the past several years.    If there is more than a few inches of snow on the ground, then I hike with snowshoes or spikes

2011-12-08 harriman 1 night backpack:

The hike that you are describing is moderately difficult.  You'll have a fairly challenging climb at the start, starting right after you cross the Palisades Parkway, plus a couple of slightly less strenuous

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