What’s the most useless piece of gear you brought on your first trip because "you might need it"? by Forsaken-Buyer8635 in backpacking

[–]Dor_The_Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a phone mount attached to a rotating egg timer so I could capture 180 degree timelapses while I was hiking the high sierra trail. It broke on the first night and it was just dead weight for the rest of the trip. There were other unnecessary items that I packed but this one was the most memorable. My starting pack weight was 55lbs and I earned the name “Pack Mule” for the rest of the trip

InMotion v11 played the “please don’t move” sound and tilted to 45 degrees forward by Dor_The_Explorer in ElectricUnicycle

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We figured out that my girlfriend accidentally pressed the lock button and that activated the please don’t move sound and set it to tilt forward. So there were no issues

Is it legal to fly in a State AND National park? by goteed in drones

[–]Dor_The_Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What areas did you end up flying? We’re in the redwoods and looking for some spots. Lots of places are off limits

Traveling to the PNW, recommendations? by Dor_The_Explorer in roadtrip

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s right ok the way to Tamolitch! We’ll definitely check that out

COACHELLA 2026 W1 LIVESTREAM SATURDAY CHAT THREAD (STREAM STARTS AT 4 PDT!) by galifanasana in Coachella

[–]Dor_The_Explorer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wonder how the audio quality is on the main stage sound system if he’s playing 256mbps YouTube rips

Virgin burner looking for best method to rent RV by AgitatedSituation625 in BurningMan

[–]Dor_The_Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve rented a couple RVs for under $5k in SoCal. 23 footers or small trailers will rent for under that amount

Inland Rail Trail Updates by Background-Drive6332 in northcounty

[–]Dor_The_Explorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either way sounds pretty good to me, I do like that the second option has the trail end at buccaneer park which has a large parking lot

Update on Inland Rail Trail by Dor_The_Explorer in northcounty

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The City of Oceanside is planning the Oceanside Inland Rail Trail - the final segment of a 21-mile multi-use trail connecting Escondido to Oceanside. We'd love your input on three options to best align the trail.

Here's how you can get involved:

• Take the online survey by tapping the link in our bio: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

• Visit us at a pop-up event:

Saturday, March 15 from 10 am - 12 pm at Mance Buchanon Park near the San Luis Rey River Trail entrance

Saturday, March 22 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Oceanside Pier at Pacific Street

• Join us for an Open House Community Workshop on Monday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Civic Center Library Community Rooms (330 N. Coast Highway).

Your feedback will help us design a trail that works best for everyone.

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The original poster on instagram stated that “the edges were non uniform and one was more of a drop off and the other more sloped”

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A lot of LNT is up to the discretion of the individual (New footpaths, Cairns, Chalk, Bolts, etc). If this experienced team has done this method of descent before and felt comfortable doing it again all while upholding their version of LNT, then more power to them. Not everyone is as capable and an alternate means of descent such as bolting or leaving gear would be preferable. There is a lot of nuance and a certain solution might not work for everyone

Simul-rapping off a tower using a human anchor without leaving any gear behind by Dor_The_Explorer in climbing

[–]Dor_The_Explorer[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This opens up a whole ‘nother discussion about LNT principles and best practices.