Tech Tips
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Tech tips by Alaska Mountain GuidesPacking your Sea Kayak
Be Tarp Smart!
Iodine use for water purification
Comfortable sleeping on the snow
Minimizing stops while thermal regulating
Don’t lose your gear while snow camping
International Travel
Rock Climbing
Mountain / Glacier
Backcountry Skiing
Mountains
Glacier Travel
Sea Kayak Tech Tips
Melting Snow To Get Water?
EN Tested
Sharing Tent Anchors
Tent Anchors - Check Them Frequently!
Tent Anchors - Big Rock/Little Rock
Tent Guy Line Knots
Rock Climbing
Positioning Your Climbing Equipment Rack
When climbing chimneys or large off-width cracks make sure to put the rack on the outside. It sounds obvious, but many people have a preferred side. Keeping the rack on the outside makes for easier access and it is less likely to snag on the inside of the crack.
Know Your Rack
When on the sharp end of the rope, you want to be prepared and not waste time trying to find a particular piece of gear. Racking climbing gear requires serious organization. Everyone does it differently, so take some time to try a few different options. Pick a system that works for you and use every time.

