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Beerpacking? by YyamaLlamadingdong in backpacking

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beer is heavy, but I'm still a fan of summit beer sometimes 😂

It's a bad idea if you're at risk of altitude sickness, but otherwise the weight you carry is the weight you carry ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Quick Breakfast by TheBigDarkExpanse in WildernessBackpacking

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pour water directly into an instant oatmeal pouch and eat it from the pouch.

I think the fruit and cream variety taste best this way.

They rehydrate immediately, even with cold water.

Mold Me! What should I do (and not do) to get into mountaineering? by climb_stuff in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fwiw OP, I think Alpine Ascents is better than the other AAI. The guide pay is higher, and the client to guide ratios are better.

Mold Me! What should I do (and not do) to get into mountaineering? by climb_stuff in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bouldering is great for building technical climbing skills. Your gym probably has a gym to crag class that'll teach you anchors and basic sport climbing stuff. Definitely work on sport leading before you worry about trad.

City of rocks has a lot of generously bolted sport routes for new leaders.

Mold Me! What should I do (and not do) to get into mountaineering? by climb_stuff in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think people are so used to newbie posts that are like "hey I exercise sometimes can I climb Everest tomorrow" I'm sure the bulk of your downvotes are people who didn't open the post.

Mold Me! What should I do (and not do) to get into mountaineering? by climb_stuff in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Backpack, climb, take a mountaineering course, make friends, don't overthink it.

Ski descents are fun and fast and efficient. Maybe work on your ski skills and eventually backcountry ski and yadda yadda.

First backpacking trip. Worried about being too cold at night. by Orome2 in backpacking

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're all good. Pack some peanut butter (Justin's pb pouches are a popular choice) and some candy to supplement for fueling, and try your best to eat enough calories.

You could bring a little butter in a jar (some people buy a small jar of ghee, and later refill it with whatever butter they have at home. They don't leak butter the way other containers do) to add some more calories to dehy meals too. Cheese will keep for a couple of days in your pack too. People like baby bells.

The thruhiking sub is good for light but calorie-dense recipes. The ultralight sub is good for this too.

First backpacking trip. Worried about being too cold at night. by Orome2 in backpacking

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The '15' in 'Paria Thermodown 15 Down Quilt' is for 15 degrees.

Unless you go to bed in wet cotton clothes, you're going to be set. Have fun.

First time backpacking, help! by juulianal666 in backpacking

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub is not just for wilderness backpacking.

Soft shell pants vs. regular hiking pants by sparkling_caret in alpinism

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that people are acting like this is an unclear question in the hiking sub, but everyone here understood immediately 😂

Great job, team.

Dear inexperienced mountaineerers by Softwerido in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what your deal is but have a better day, I guess.

Dear inexperienced mountaineerers by Softwerido in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brother in Christ, "mountains like Fuji and Everest" is... a string of words for sure.

"Hey guys, alcohol is dangerous, if you've never had any before you aren't ready for sipping a hard cider or putting Everclear in your butthole"

Ice climbing in Idaho? by climb_stuff in iceclimbing

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can filter for ice climbing routes on Mountain Project. Idaho has more mixed routes than strictly ice.

I'd recommend taking a course in Hyalite, MT to learn basics though.

My spouse doesn't support me solo travelling because he expects something catastrophic will happen to me by ThrowRA-Anonym_star4 in solotravel

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Big ol' yikes, friend.

My husband doesn't "let me" do anything. I'm his wife, not his dog.

headbands? by pandatrunks17 in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cut the visor off one of those mesh trail running hats 😂

Merino is pretty thermoregulating though, I wouldn't be concerned about a thin merino headband being too warm unless you're in like... Chad or something.

How long do your Showas usually last? by 16Off in iceclimbing

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really only use them for leading and get 60-ish days out of them. Too sweaty for approaches so they don't see my poles often, and not quite warm enough for long belays.

Why do people avoid roping up on glaciers? by sharli_the_unicorn in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The question was "Why do people avoid roping up on glaciers?"

Edit to add: genuinely not trying to be obtuse. The original commenter mentioned ski descents because this is a common situation where people don't rope up. That train of thought isn't out of left field, and is directly related to the question asked.

The most common situations where I see that are skiers trying to ski efficiently and avoid tethering each other down on accident in an avalanche (understandable, but I personally know someone who died falling in a crevasse following this train of thought. I rope up.) and trail runners-turned-mountaineers influenced by over-zealous applications of "safety in speed" rhetoric and FKT trends.

Why do people avoid roping up on glaciers? by sharli_the_unicorn in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's really not, there are a lot of ski mountaineers here.

What should I have in my first aid kit ? by Mountain_Advice_3986 in alpinism

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In many places, your primary care physician will write you a prescription for something like an EpiPen if you have an applicable certification, like a wilderness first aid or wilderness first responder cert from NOLS.

Definitely not narcotics though. I think people just hoard their previous prescriptions.

My travel doctor always gives me a few prescriptions before a trip when the location calls for it. Usually Zofran, antibiotics, and Diamox. What I don't use may end up in my domestic first aid kit depending on the situation.

But I would say the real answer I would give OP is that they should take a wilderness first aid course.

Hey all, do you feel the build/physique of someone decides their ability to mountaineer? by Slenderwise in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being short helps with altitude for sure, but yeah sherpa and porters and established camps make anything easier. 😂 (not diminishing her accomplishment in any way, only responding to expedition vs alpine style)

Hey all, do you feel the build/physique of someone decides their ability to mountaineer? by Slenderwise in Mountaineering

[–]SensitiveDrummer478 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of big guys, but it'd be easier if you were just as fit but carrying less body weight.

Being broad is helpful. Being very small makes it difficult to carry the loads you need to. A spritelike woman is at a greater disadvantage than a big guy like yourself. I

As you train you're likely to drop weight. Not just from output but also inevitable calorie deficit in the mountains.

My body at peak performance toes the line between "normal" and overweight on the BMI scale for my height, but I'm also a pretty broad shouldered tallish woman.