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by takk309 9y ago
If you look at the map in the article, you will see the checker boarding. That usually means that if you move a trail off of one section, it ends up on another section. Sometimes it is a matter of the length of trail that needs to be rerout
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by takk309 9y ago
Gianforte is the best example of wealthy land owners blocking access. He came from out of state, got luck with his tech company when Oracle came knocking, and now he wants to pretend he is the embodiment of Montana. All the while he is more
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by takk309 9y ago
I grew up in a small rural area and learned very early that a no trespassing sign means that it is likely to get a warning shot sent your way if cross the line. The signs were not up to just discourage non-locals. I am sure some areas are d
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by takk309 9y ago
The whole "locals only" thing is just as bad. How do you communicate to the locals what is okay and what is not? How do you define locals? Is it just those that live on the same road, those that you run into at the store? It has t
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by takk309 9y ago
That implies enforcement, which is mostly right back to where we are now. I really wish it were so simple.
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by takk309 9y ago
I think it should be illegal. At the same time, it would be nice if the Forest Service would place signs on these trails clarifying that access is allowed and list the contact information for the proper authorities. That would, however, be
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by takk309 9y ago
I live in Bozeman and have made many trips to the Crazy Mountains over the years and can say that this article hits the nail on the head. This isn't just an issue in the Crazies either. Almost every mountain range in the region has som
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by takk309 9y ago
I live in a rural area that exemplifies what you are saying. The grocery store parking lot is full of trucks and SUVs that, at most, see a bit of snow on the plowed roads in the winter. At the same time I own two vehicles, a Ford F-150 and
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by takk309 9y ago
Maybe it is my poor skills with a key board or the design of my keyboard but I hit F12 on accident more often than F1. I hate F1 with a passion but F12, which does a save as, is useful. I have never understood the hatred for caps lock. I us
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by takk309 9y ago
This just looks like a solution for a problem that does not exist. Speed bump geometry can satisfy the need for a smooth ride at slow speeds. There are three general types of traffic calming devices that would get slotted into the "spe
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by takk309 9y ago
It is pretty easy to plant you foot with skates and get a very strong push. The big difference is the stance that you have to take. Remember, the pros are easily the best skaters in the world. Many players have on-ice boxing training at som
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by takk309 9y ago
One big reason for padding that is not directly related to player-on-player contact is getting hit with the puck. I play in beer league hockey (non-check) as a defense man and I wear full shoulder and chest pads to protect from the puck, no
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by takk309 9y ago
Sidney Crosby is a good example of a high profile player that has had multiple concussions. [1] The risk in hockey does not come from the fighting, those are less common than most people think, rather it comes from taking big hits that knoc
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by takk309 9y ago
I have a Varidesk ( https://www.varidesk.com/ ). It is solid, no frills, and easy to use. The price point is reasonable too.
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by takk309 9y ago
I have been using one for about a year and a half. I don't use it as much as I should but once or twice a week it helps me get through the mid afternoon lull. I find that if I am loosing focus that standing for 20 minutes gets me back
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by takk309 9y ago
Here is a post-climb interview with Alex Honnold: http://www.rockandice.com/climbing-news/alex-honnold-el-cap-...
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by takk309 9y ago
On the subject of maintaining a route like this, it is dangerous to remove loose rocks since there is a reasonable chance that there is someone below you. As a result, some loose rock is still present on these routes.
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by takk309 9y ago
Honnold has not free climbed the Dawn Wall. Adam Ondra did last year for the second free accent. [edit: fixed Adam's name]
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by takk309 9y ago
3,300 feet of climbing is a lot of climbing. Most non-pro climbers will be winded and in need of a rest after a couple hundred feet of climbing. Also, it is easier to move without ropes since you never have to sort gear or re-coil your rope
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by takk309 9y ago
Agreed, dries hands and magically builds confidence. The ratio depends on weather and grade of the climb.
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by takk309 9y ago
This route, called the Freerider, has been free climbed by a lot of people. It is arguably the easiest free climb on El Cap. That being said it is out of the range of most climbers. I will assume you are not familiar with climbing grades, h
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by takk309 9y ago
I understand your position but I disagree. Honnold is well aware of the risks and has prepared as necessary to accomplish this feat. The media needs to better report on that aspect.
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by takk309 9y ago
I climb but not at anywhere near the level of Honnold. That being said, free climbers fall quite a bit. Sport climbing, that is using bolts that are pre-placed as protection, often involves pushing to one's limit which of course means
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by takk309 9y ago
Lexicon Valley did a great podcast on this subject. http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/lexicon_valley/2016/0...
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by takk309 9y ago
An example for full time ownership is chaining trips together. If I am planning to go to multiple stores over the course of the day (one before work, two at lunch, and one after), I don't want to have to load and unload my purchases ea
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by takk309 9y ago
I think car sharing will be very regional. Areas that are rural will not see the same level of car sharing as urban areas. Many rural people are too used to the freedom of personal car ownership to give it up.
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by takk309 9y ago
More coverage of this can be found on ArsTechnica. A few more details are given that the NPR report omits. https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/unknown-humans-were-...
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by takk309 9y ago
Dido
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by takk309 9y ago
The contractor would be hired to build what the engineer designed. The contractor does not check the designs. The university degree is only the first step toward becoming an engineer. In the US, to be a licensed engineer one must have a deg
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by takk309 9y ago
Professional licensing exists to protect the public at large from fraud. Would you want a public building, say a sports stadium, designed by someone without the proper training? Engineering licenses add a layer of protection and assurance t

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