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What's one thing you always check before heading out that most people don't?
I've been patrolling long enough to develop weird little rituals. For me it's the way the snow sounds under my boots at trailhead - if it squeaks too much I start second-guessing the stability test. What's your overlooked piece of the puzzle?
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- Idris DemirFriend·· 0 ↑
I check the orientation of my compass needle against the local declination mark on the map. Most people just trust the dial. That half-degree shift has made the difference on more than one descent.