Minggu, 16 Januari 2011

SMART TRICKS predict WEATHER

1. In the morning, check what the grass-there's dew tidak.Kalau dry grass, there is a cloud around you or the wind is a little tight-that is going to rain. If the dewy grass, most likely did not rain. WARNING!This method is not valid if it rains the previous night! 


2. Notice the moon at night. Months reddish or pale signifies a lot of dust in the sky. However, if the month is clear and bright, most likely depression (low pressure center) have cleared the air of dust ... low pressure means rain. 
Halo around the moon caused by cirrostratus clouds-clouds that are formed when a hot front or if the moist air. There is a halo means rain in 3 days. 
  
3. Note the campfire. The smoke should go up in peace. If the spin or even down, low air pressure means your land = rain. 

4. Take a deep breath. Close your eyes, feel the smell of the air. 
• Plants excrete waste when air pressure is low, so the air smells like compost. 
• Swamps release methane just before the storm arrived. This is also due to low air pressure. Smells not good .. 
• In general, the smells seemed stronger before the storm arrived.In a way, more fragrant flowers before the rain. 

5. Check humidity. When humid air, thick and curly hair. The leaves tend to curl. Salt finished agglomerate (salt so hard to get out darishaker). 

6. Notice the clouds. 
• The clouds are moving in the opposite direction (eg, cloud one to the North but other clouds to the East) is indicative of bad weather. 
• Cumulonimbus clouds since morning: the day would rain. 
• mammatus Cumulonimbus: Cumulonimbus is in the process of disappearing (not formed) 
• Cirrus fibratus: rain in the next 36 hours 
• Altocumulus mackerel shaped like fish scales: rainfall in 36 hours.
• Cumulus castellanus: the possibility of rain within a few hours. 

7. Note the behavior of animals. 
• Birds flying high in the sky means good weather. (Low air pressure interfere with hearing the birds, so birds tend to fly low or hang out in the electrical cable network). 
• pelican bird (or other sea birds) tend to break on the shore and not fly if the storm is coming. 
• The animals, especially birds, suddenly became quiet when a storm is coming. 
• The cows would rather sit on the ground and gather together when a storm is coming. 
• Cats tend to scratch and touch the back of his ear during a storm is coming. 
• The tortoise will seek higher ground when heavy rain will come (maybe you'll find a turtle on a highway near the beach 1-2 days before the storm) 

His name is also forecast-not necessarily 100% correct.Traditional farmers and ranchers do the same thing because the weather is affecting their life and work.

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Standard Ascent


standard ascent:
A. Equipment Road
1. Shoe
* Having a purpose in accordance with the needs of travel.
* In accordance with the shape and size of feet
* Must be strong for heavy usageFor forest mountain terrain shoes required:
* Protect your foot to ankle
* The skin is thick, not easily torn
* Soft interior, still leave room for footwork
* Hardware front, to protect the toes (not recommended wearing shoes of miners, which the front of the shoe is very hard because it is coated with iron, in addition to weight will also damage your toes if there are changes in temperature)
* The bottom soles have to bite the ground in all directions and strong enough.
* There are ventilation holes, a fine insulated so that water and air through the soles of the feet for skin respiration.
2. SockTo note: to absorb sweat.Point:
* Protects skin from friction with the foot shoe leather.
* Keeping our skin can still breathe.
* Keeping the feet stay warm in cold areas.
3. Pants RoadTo note:
* Strong, soft
* Lightweight
* Does not interfere with leg movement, seams quite loose
* Practical
* Made of materials that absorb sweat
* Easy to dry, when wet does not add weightMaterial made of     cotton pants is good enough, not too thick, thorn resistant, easy to dry.
4. Street ClothesTo note:
* Protects the body from the condition seikitar
* Strong
* Lightweight
* Does not interfere with movement
* Made of materials that absorb sweat
* Practical
* Easy to dry
5. Golf HatsTo note:
* Protects the head from possible due to thorns
* Protects the head from the rain, especially the back of the head.
* Must be strong and not easily torn, to jungle mountain terrain are encouraged to wear hats or jungle hat sort of Japanese.
6. Field GlovesTo note:
* We recommend leather
* The form in accordance with our hands
* Not rigid, that is, not hinder movement of the hand.
7. BeltPick made of strong materials, with a head that is not too big but firm. In addition to keeping the pants are not loose, also to put the tools that need to quickly reach the waist like a knife, place water, place P3K tools, etc..
8. Backpack / Carrier
* Lightweight, so far may not be an excessive additional load, made of water proof material.
* Strong, should be able to carry the load with safe, high resilient, not easily torn, not easily separated seams, zippernya sturdy enough, and so on.
* Comfortable in use, it is recommended to wear a backpack that has a frame, so that the weight evenly and balanced. It also makes comfort because of the ventilation between body / back with a backpack.
* Practical, additional pockets and sharing the room will make it easier to pick up certain items.
9. Navigation Equipment- Compass, map, ruler triangle, protractor, pencil, etc..
10. Flashlight* With a light bulb and battery backup
11. Whistle
12. Knife
* Multi-purpose pocket knife (multi-blade) like Victorinox
* Knives waist
* Dagger SlashB. Sleeping Equipment
* A set of sleepwear
* Socks for sleeping
* Sleeping bag
* Mattress
* Tents / poncho / flysheet to bivouac
C. Cooking and Eating Supplies
* Eat Tools
* Equipment maker of fire (candles, methylated, etc.)
* Pouch water / water container

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Sabtu, 15 Januari 2011

Tips for Choosing Tent

I hope these tips can help your friends in choosing a tent suitable for mountaineering. 

1. Tent Height 
Tents for mountaineering construction tends to be lower than in the tent for camping, it is mainly to be more resistant to wind faster than a mountain altitude area camping sites located lower on the foot of the mountain. Choose the lower tent construction. 

2. Tent material 
Note the material of nylon tents choose one that do not choose a tent made of cotton material inside (inner) made of cotton, if the tent is used the high mountains of temperate humid will be very cold at all, this tent can not provide good isolation for residents Tent with this type of material suitable only for camping. 

3. Flysheet Sheet 
Tents for climbing the mountain should have its flysheet sheet, except for a single tent tents made of breathable garment that can hold water condensation in the tent but could get out. Bibler tent brands such as output but the value tent with this type of material is very expensive, and most of the Bibler tents are worn in the high snowy mountains. In Indonesia, a lot of tent camping tents that are sold are generally not have a flysheet, once and even if there are short tend to only as decoration, such as tents bestway brands are sold in several stores in jakarta. Flysheet is very useful to protect from the rain inside the tent, flysheet good is that to close the tent until kebawahnya. Avoid wearing camping tents that do not have a flysheet because when used in the mountains with just a tent damp weather tends to the inside will be moist and very bad for the health of climbers in it. 

4. Distance flysheet and inner tent 
Note also the distance between the flysheet and Diding tent, a good distance is one inch because it does not stick to the inside of the tent with flysheet and if heavy rains do not come inside the tent wet by the flysheet, which can cause leaks as well, a good distance between the flysheet and the inside of the tent would allow vapor condensation from inside the tent in the wind therefore hilng is not accommodated in the inside of the flysheet are water proof, if accommodated inside flysheet will turn into points and again falling water gets inside the tent. The situation is what we thought the tent leaked during rain, when his tent was not leaking or perforated at all. 

5. Guylines or strap fasteners 
mountaineering tent would have ropes fasteners particular section which is useful for endurance tent in the face of the wind on the mountain. These ropes generally by the tent factory placed at points of useful tent frame construction provides additional strength pda frame so as not to break. 

6. storage space 
Terrace or the term cool tent vestibule, is a special bonus for mountaineering tent, because in addition can be a place of storage of goods, vestibule can be used as a kitchen when the weather is bad and not allowed to cook outside the tent.

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TIPS TO CHOOSE THE ACTIVITY OF NATURAL OPEN SHOES



Before we decide to buy new shoes it helps us pay attention to these tips below:
1. Consider the type of trip that will We Do Start by looking for trekking boots or shoes appropriate to look at the category / field characters are best suited to our travel plans. In general, outdoor shoes can be divided into 3 basic categories, namely:
a. Lightweight hiking shoes - These shoes are designed for very short trips such as climbing a day or overnight activity. The shoe focuses on comfort level, such as the use of protective pads, and breathable materials (with the ability to breathe-out steam from the hot shoe.)
b. Shoes for hiking is - This shoe is designed for climbing activity with a light load until sufficient climber. This shoe is more resilient and able to sustain / support the weight of a bear than a lightweight shoe, this shoe is suitable for short to moderate trips on easy terrain until quite heavy.
c. Climbing shoes for heavy / special Mountaineering boots - boots are designed for heavy field and with the burden of moderate to serious climbers. The shape is high, could support the foot, and could protect the feet and ankles. This shoe is designed for the event for days / weeks. This shoe is very tough and stiff and even some of them suitable for use crampons (for shoes snow or ice), so this sepetu very protective and support for mountaineering activities.

2. Consider Problem Materials Materials used in the manufacture of shoes or tIrekking bIoot will affect the weight, the ability to breathe / her breathability, strength and resistance to water. Based on the materials used, boots divided into:
a. Shoes with Mesh and Nylon Material Leather Pieces - The advantages of this type of shoe that is lightweight so that it can reduce the burden, tend to be soft on the feet, fast in the open, the price is relatively cheaper and can breathe (breathable), making it suitable for use in warm weather to moderate, fast wet and dry at times suitable for travel / hiking the short to medium. But it has weaknesses, including lack of stability on the sloping terrain, less durable and much less than the waterproof boots with full leather materials (except those using waterproof layer).
b. Leather Shoes - This shoe is truly waterproof, tough and more supportive than the shoe leather and nylon blend. This shoe is usually used for long trips / long, the burden of heavy climbers and climbing terrain that is difficult / hard, and most importantly durable. But the shoe boot in is not as light and as breathable mixture of leather / nylon, and require time to open and install it.
c. Plastic Shoes - This shoe is used for ice or snow field, used for climbing activities / expeditions into the mountains snow or ice. The shape is very stiff / rigid, very feasible to use crampons (serrated pedestal mounted on shoes), consists of two layers, layer in a heated and the outside as a protector,
Along with the development of technology, some good boots made from a mixture of leather / fabric or full leather now many are resistant to water so that the feet stay dry when it rains, this happened thanks to the use / treatment of water-resistant coating such as Gore-tex, Sympatex Dry-tex, Outdry, etc.. This treatment was applied to the majority of material boots to enhance the resilience of the water ..
However this layer is not a panacea for boots, because she did not last long and this treatment can affect the price and make the legs become uncomfortable when worn in hot air. The level of water resistance depends on the type of materials used, protective materials, how often to wear and how well treatment. If treatment is correct, then the water resistant coating may last longer than the old shoe itself. Therefore, always make sure to follow the rules of treatment that are usually found on every package of shoes, so that our shoes can be durable and function properly.

3. Consider how to make it In general, the boots made by mechanization / manufacturing and manual / hand made. Technique is made by stitching and taped (in-glue or in-press). Shoes made by suturing technique performance is tough and reliable, if it has been worn / damaged soles can be replaced. With this technique produced shoes will be different in terms of strength and stiffness of each manufacturer has specific tips, such as the Norwegian style, the style of Italy, etc.. While the shoes are made with the process of gluing / pasting, usually making faster, more robust results, is generally cheaper.

4. Considerations When Tried Once we choose a variety of sizes and models, the best way to decide which one will we choose is to try the shoes. When trying on shoes, shoe insoles do not rely on the general size or based on the numbers that we use. Because no shoes. 8 artificial plant / model that one may be different and it is usually different than the factory-made / brand to another. So it is best to try it.

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Magic Munter (Italian) Hitch

When: Do you ever forget alatbelaying / rappel, or feel that using it too slow for the shorter part? Or was rope you freeze so it can not melaluialat belay / rappelling? A Munter solve all these problems Tool: Rope and HMS karabiner (with lock) or krabiner pear-shaped. Note: gunakankara binary semi-automatic or automatic for rappels, to reduce the possibility of the rope to open the screw. Shifts: Munter Hitch belay system works like any other. Need three things detaildalam mind: 1. Testing: Once you make a knot, pull each strand to ensure the rope runs. The Munter is a node bi-directional, meant to "flip" as opposed to a retractable ropes. 2. Braking: For the brakes, take two strands of rope parallel to each other - that is, pull the strands of rope alongside brake tai piece for climbers (hereinafter referred to as "load"). 3. Flip: You can prevent - or at least reduce - the winding knot Munter by braking as per the above, or by using the Super Munter Makes: Here are two of my favorite ways to make Munter. 1. Munter two hands. With a rope in one hand, the form bight. Play bight 360 degrees and then cantolkan melaluibight karabiner. Pull the rope to form a Munter Hitch. Lock Karabiner you! 2. Munter one hand, directly at the anchor point: this technique allows the strand of rope that have burdened the right place and you can easily change Munter in the base, while your partner reach the anchor. First, put your rope through the karabiner you, who harusterkait with the anchor. With a rope that is not weighed down, turn the rope to the top to membuatloop. Now give the rotation 4 times (90 degrees) and cantolkan through karabiner to form a Munter Hitch. (If you do not play it 4 times, the string is not in position.) Lock Karabiner!
  
The "Auto-block" Munter: Clip Karabiner unencumbered through the ropes and the left side coming from the other rope strand burdened (ie, the left side of Munter's). This will prevent the knot from the reverse, making the system locking itself (auto-blocking).To test this, pull on the brake-hand side - the rope should go smoothly, now pull the rope climber (who bears) - it should be blocked immediately. It is also good if you need to carry two people on separate rope rope-place two separate lines on the two locking-carabinner to make two auto-blocking Munter Hitch.

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Kode Etik Pecinta Alam Se-Indonesia





KODE ETIK PECINTA ALAM

1.                  Pecinta alam indonesia sadar bahwa alam beserta isinya adalah ciptaan Tuhan Yang Maha Esa.
2.           Pecinta alam indonesia bagian dari masyarakat indonesia sadar akan tanggung jawab kami terhadap Tuhan , Bangsa dan Tanah Air.
3.           Pecinta alam indonesia sadar bahwa pecinta alam adalah sebagai mahluk yang mencintai alam sebagai anugrah Tuhan Yang Maha Esa.


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Mount Slamet 3432 m above sea level

Mount Slamet is the highest mountain (3432 M) in Central Java, as well known for its height, the mountain located in the northern town of Navan and Purbalingga west of the town also has several hot springs, one of which is a place of recreation Baturaden (purwokerto). To reach the top slamet, there are several climbing routes that can be taken include: Bambangan (back east) Baturaden (back south) Kaliwadas (back west)
From some of the existing climbing routes, Blambangan is the route taken by most climbers, as well as a fairly safe route, there is a complete panorama, from the natural scenery that stretches eastward to the area Banjarnegara, too many wild monkeys can be found en route to the top slamet. Only the time needed to reach the peak is not as fast track Baturaden.
The journey begins from the town of Navan. From here the author towards the area called Serayu (north bobotsari), using the bus to the city and Pemalang, with about 45 minutes journey we reached the Serayu and continue the journey to meratin. There is only one available transport of rural transportation with pickup vehicle to be able to meratin before it finally reached the Bambangan. For a note on the mountain is also almost no flowing springs encountered during the trip, so it is advisable to bring enough drinking water for the ascent. Blambangan is the last village and is the gateway to climb to the summit slamet and this is where the climbers returned to check equipment. After completing the administration here, climb to the top of Mount Slamet started. Although the mountain is the highest altitude but it does not really feel at the time of the trip, because the climbing area that is still virgin forest seemed to forget that was climbing the highest mountain in Central Java. Coupled with the distinctive sound of animals and the appearance of a little monkey whose numbers do not make the trip more interesting. To reach the top slamet takes between 8-15 hours in normal circumstances. Lush forests will be lost when it came to the place called Sanghyang Rangkah, and replaced with bushes and occasional trees encountered typical climber or tree climber eidelweis and specific fruit (strawberry).
Bush - a beautiful shrub will also suddenly disappears without a trace when it reached the Pelawangan (mace = door) or the door leading to the top slamet. The trip will be more interesting and also dangerous when we go through this Pelawangan. Besides just sand and rock climbing and an increasingly larger angles even at a glance like climbing a cliff, in this area is very prone to accidents because there's only left-right gap and no single tree for a handle. It is advisable for beginners to be extra careful in this area climb, even for a particular condition should be while crawling, because the footing we can suddenly collapse, because the field is the path traversed sandy and very susceptible to landslides, in this area is also sometimes Sometimes there are storms and dangers of a folded mountain if the mountain storm comes, therefore, recommended that this area also climbed during the morning.
With this Pelawangan region passes the climbers will find the terrain that is not so big and there is no longer a higher area or in other words climbers reached the summit slamet. A feeling both proud and touched when the author was in the highest peak in Central Java for about 15 minutes. A sight hard to imagine that lies around the writer's eyes. Starting from the lip of the crater that is still very active until the peak of Mount Suumbing which was situated about 100 km east of Mount Slamet clearly visible and how beautiful God's creation. And one lesson that the authors find that it turns out humans are very small in front of the Almighty. 

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Kamis, 13 Januari 2011

Edelweiss Story

Edelweiss
Of all the varieties of Edelweiss (Edelweiss) and their close relatives in the family Antennaria, in North America, Leontopodium alpinum is the most beautiful and sought after in the World.
  
Leontopodium or foot Lion, is a plant originally from Asia Steppe. Found there in more than 30 forms, as well as adaptation to climate extremes. Fibrous roots are deep and feels like a cover to protect the leaves from the drought, damage from wind and sun damage
Alpine Edelweiss, which in German means noble and white, found generally at an altitude of 1,700 meters than 2,700 meters. Edelweiss prefers loose soil with good drainage, where he was seen to form a mat herb, which grows from 8 cm to 20 cm. Edelweiss Flower classified as short-lived perennials, which after they are picked over several growing seasons from the same plant, can not reproduce by seed and will disappear from the area previously established. It is known that the edelweiss (leontopodium alpinum) is one of Europe's finest mountain flower, which belongs to the sunflower family (the name comes from German asteraceae. Edel (noble) and Weiss (white). The scientific name, leontopodium means "foot of a lion", derived from derivative of the Greek word leon (lion) and podion (summarized Pou, feet). Edelweiss flower stems can grow to a size of 30-20 cm (in breeding, to 40 cm). foliage appeared not clear because the dressing white fur. interest felt and it is not clear with white fur, with nature interest consists of five to six small yellow flower heads (5 mm) terapit with star-shaped leaflets. flowering between July and September. 
By varying the spread and more like the limestone at an altitude of 2000-2900 m. non-toxic, and has been used traditionally in folk medicine as a cure stomach ailments and diseases associated with breathing. Edelweiss is a protected plant in many countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Spain (national park ordesa), Slovakia (tatra national park), Slovenia (in Gorizia and Gradisca since 1896, in Carniola since 1898), Austria (since 1886) and Romania (since 1933). Usually grows in inaccessible places, so why are associated in many areas on the slopes of the Alps. The color white is considered a symbol of purity, and adhere to the Latin as well as Greek, floarea reginei (Flower Queen). Edelweiss flower in ancient times sought by men who want to prove their courage. because the flowers grow so tall and often on steep cliff sides and in dangerous areas many people are known injured, or even teaws in pursuit of this flower, which preceded many men wear this lapel badge as a kind of homage. , In fact, edelweiss flower, is favoritkaisar Austria Franz Joseph and his wife, the empress elizabeth also states this authority. Edelweiss become very popular among climbers, thus government austria, germany and swiss act melindunginyadi certain parts of the alpine mountains. edelweiss growing today many continents. He became even more famous in 1960 when a song called knowledge edelweiss in stage plays and films, Sound of music to sing with a dignified and beautiful. For mountain climbers, edelweiss flower prove he had climbed a high mountain. meanwhile, for someone who in the fuck, edelweiss is a highly symbolic that he will climb and travel distance to prove their love for the other 

Edelweiss flower extract
Edelweiss flower nectars taken from the edelweiss flower, for centuries have believed edelweiss extract had positive health effects. The already famous edelweiss edelweiss diektak best use of the hot milk, often sweetened with madu.Buang waste of water and dysentery are two ailments are believed to be cured with edelweiss extract. people also believe that can help to reduce diseases such as esophageal disease and tuberculosis. Today research by the pharmaceutical industry indicates that there is something to these ancient beliefs. Used in high-quality anti-aging and anti-cosmetic products to reduce wrinkles.  

Edelweiss extract is a medicinal traditions of ancient folk heritage which modern science is making popular once again. They have also found that ultraviolet light absorbing chemicals this plant has been built from a height makes this a good sitip prevention sunlight. Drug researchers are also interested in how chemistry of this plant will prevent the enlargement of oxides, which are related to the aging process itself. The future looks bright edelweiss extract research as the sun slopes of the Alps and fame edelweiss extract as an ingredient of high quality cosmetics means the plant will remain popular for years to come. 

Edelweiss in Indonesia
"Edelweiss can last 25 years. The color may change but the rest of the beautiful flowers," at several locations edelweiss protected species, and take it freely is a ban. 

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Selasa, 11 Januari 2011

Things You Should Know About Types Of Climbing

Types of Climbing
 
Climbing is divided into 5 different
1) Bouldering: climbing without using special equipment with a maximum height of 5 meters. Climbing is done as a warm-up for climbing on the higher terrain.
2) Aid Climbing / Climbing Artifical (Direct Aid Climbing)
Cliff climbing is done by using the tool as complete
3) Bigwall Climbing (Indireck Aid Climbing)
Climbing by using the tool or not with a maximum height of 5 meters.
4) Free Climbing
Climbing by using safety devices potluck.
5) Free soloing climbing is usually done by the masters of climbing as it requires further knowledge of climbing and climbing is done without any security at all on the high cliffs

Physical Exercise
A climber usually warm up first before doing the climbing. Physical exercise is usually carried out include:

  • Push-ups (min 100x at a time), its usefulness is to train the fingers to be more robust in holding point.
  • Full up (min 15x at a time), its usefulness is to train the hand muscles.
  • Sit up (min 75x at a time), its usefulness is to train the abdominal muscles.
  • Run their role to train the legs to avoid cramps while doing pemanjatam
  • Jumping jacks

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