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Expert Profile: Chris Johnson

Expertise:  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.
Waking up at the foot of Annapurna South is something I won't forget. I would say that my first paraglider flight was unforgettable but every flight since seems to have been more unforgettable.

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What do you like about this subject?  The outdoors is the best place to go to get away from it all, unless of course you work in the outdoors, but even then its still a pretty good place to go.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I'd like to do the Annapurna circuit, not only because of the scenery and the sheer challenge but also because the people in Nepal are so friendly. I'd also like to go paragliding in the French/Swiss Alps [I've now completed this task with a 2+ hour flight round and over the lake at Annecy in August 2003]. Which I do first I don't know. (Obvious
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Paragliding: More people die fishing each year than do paragliding. Trekking: Leeches can be removed from boots, clothes and you using a small piece of cloth tied in a ball with normal table salt in it attached to the end of a stick. Remember to pack the following: A film canister for salt, a hanky or other patch of cloth and some chord or string. Get the stick locally.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Too many people enjoying the remote areas of the planet makes them less remote! And If people want to go outdoors to get away from it all, why do they take it all with them (TV, mobile phone etc) The same goes for building huge hotels and tourist resorts in "beauty spots". Kind of spoils it all.
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Thanks for your advise- Apologies for the delay in response- Thanks
(dimitrz on 04/06/08)
Thanks Chris, for a helpful reply.
(Mike on 03/07/08)
Thanks Chris - some really good ideas. They are city kids so something like Snowden is probably a bit too much, but the others sound distinctly possib
(Gary on 03/31/07)
Hi There, Thanks for the information provided by you, it was very helpful and helped me to plan out better approach and so on. One other thi
(Kyle on 06/24/05)
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Recent Answers from Chris Johnson
2008-07-06  backpacking and hiking Betty Thanks for your question. Its a difficult one to answer as you don't say where you are from, what your budget is, what experience you have and how active you are. I'm sure you'll agree with me...
2008-06-16  The nitty-gritties of backpacking As you've asked so much I'll keep each answer short and to the point 1) Eat food that makes you more regular or loose. Use insect repellant. Can't say anything else as here in europe camping rough...
2008-05-04  Backpacking Scott As you'll probably not have any maps your best bet is to get yourself down to the local tourist office as soon as possible and see what they suggest and pick up the maps at the same time. The maps...
2008-03-27  Hiking and camping in Bernese alps Re free camping: My experience is that its not tollerated. Re going campsite to campsite your best bet is to purchase a local map (talk to the swiss tourist board, they are available online. I've bought...
2008-03-20  Hiking in theFrench Alps Hugh Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. With spring having sprung here I've been out with the children more and so spent less time on the computer. I wouldn't bother with a company to organise...
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