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Trangia safety when cooking in small groups

Not so long ago, I conducted some research on the safety procedures for using Trangia stoves in a small group cooking context on outdoor education programs. Many colleagues kindly shared their safety procedures with me, and I offer this summary as an expression of my appreciation. The research I conducted Read more…

By admin, 1 year1 year ago

Rockclimbing

The low down on lowering off when climbing.

It’s a trap to base our understanding of safety systems on our personal experience alone. Over the summer holidays I decided to spend some time reading about rockclimbing accidents. The American Alpine Club has been recording details of mountaineering and rockclimbing accidents in North America since 1951. Each year they Read more…

By admin, 6 years6 years ago

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Trangia safety when cooking in small groups

Rockclimbing

The low down on lowering off when climbing.