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Thursday, March 18, 2010

The 7 Deadly Sins

if I could turn back time—Cher

This list is composed mostly of my own thoughts about what constitutes the seven deadly sins of winter backcountry travel. Your mistakes may differ, and your mileage may vary.
  • Lack of preparedness.
  • Failure to maintain awareness.
  • Failure to manage uncertainty.
  • Poor communication.
  • Not paying attention.
  • Ignoring margin-of-safety.
  • Failing to reduce expectations.
Feel free to suggest additional mistakes.