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Cracked Bleeding Fingers Chilblains Mountaineering Denali

https://youtu.be/vvTtYITTUkU When you climb Denali or other mountains, you will develop finger cracks and chilblains. It's important to know how to handle these. I talk about the experience. Complete Denali...

Denali Handling Camping Whiteout Snowfall Overnight

https://youtu.be/9jF8LNF-sLo When you climb Denali, you need to be ready to deal with multiple feet (30cm+) of snowfall every night. The snowfall is extreme and you must be prepared for a lot of digging. I show...

How to Tie Miller Knot When and Where to Use

https://youtu.be/SQOZsr-Qj30 I show you how to tie the Miller Knot and where to use the Miller Knot. I also share with you where to use the Miller Knot and when to use the Water Knot. You will also learn where...

Why Test All Gear And Equipment Before Leaving #shorts

https://youtu.be/ic0SkcRspT8 I explain why I test all of my gear before leaving on a long expedition backpack trip. You never know what was broken before and you want to figure that out before leaving. #shorts...

How to Tie Truckers Hitch Knot When to Use Trucker’s Hitch

https://youtu.be/KnsIJIxRh9Q I show you how to tie the Truckers Hitch and where to use the Truckers Hitch. You will also learn where the Truckers Hitch is not a good choice compared to some other connecting...

Building Snow Wall During a Blizzard Mountaineering Denali

https://youtu.be/cIofyn-mcTY I show you what it's like to build a snow wall during a Blizzard on Denali. Snow walls are critical to your tent's safety as well as your own. Complete Denali solo expedition gear...

Cooking Freeze Dried Food Winter Camping Tips Tricks

https://youtu.be/QCi6w3HoGJI I share with you some of the cooking freeze-dried food winter camping tips and tricks that I have learned over the years. Using my method, your food will not be cold even when it is...

How to Tie Constrictor Knot When and Where to Use

https://youtu.be/0JwU2h3hoyA I show you how to tie the Constrictor Knot and where to use the Constrictor Knot. I also share with you where to use the Constrictor Knot and when to use the Constrictor Knot. You...

Mountaineering Acclimation on Denali Climbing

https://youtu.be/Am97nZiJBds I talk about what it's like to acclimatize on a high mountain in the winter. Complete Denali solo expedition gear list: https://www.aaronlinsdau.com/solo-den...

How to Tie Cats Paw Knot When and Where to Use

https://youtu.be/Kg0X6iMNLp8 I show you how to tie the Cat's Paw Knot and where to use the Cats Paw. You will also learn where the Cats Paw is not a good choice compared to some other connecting knots and...

What to Eat Before Bed Camping Backpacking Hiking

https://youtu.be/sc3xP_N5wQY What do you eat before you go to bed? Should you eat anything? I share with you what I eat and do so I can stay warm and not hungry through the night while camping...

Storm Camping Denali Climbing Mountaineering Whiteout

https://youtu.be/6p8xQq-6aNE What it's like to camp in a whiteout storm on Denali while climbing and mountaineering. Complete Denali solo expedition gear list: https://www.aaronlinsdau.com/solo-den...