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Advice for walking in Winter conditions:
Winter conditions (which may occur in mountainous areas almost throughout the year) intensify the hazards of bad weather. The ground may be covered in snow and ice, landmarks familiar from summer conditions may look quite different or be obscured, high winds may make walking difficult and exhausting, and visibility may deteriorate rapidly. The hours of daylight are shorter, and this will reduce the length of expedition which can be safely completed. Where snow is present, leaders should be aware of the prevailing avalanche risk through the understanding of published forecasts and personal observation. Where snow and ice are likely to be encountered, ice axes and crampons will often be needed, and sometimes a rope. All members of the party must bring their own equipment, and must be competent in its use, preferably having attended a winter skills course. Again, if a leader feels someone has turned up unprepared, they must use their judgement as to whether they allow the person to come on the walk. Ski sticks or trekking poles may be useful in soft snow.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/Resources/Ramblers%20Association/Website/Volunteering/Documents/leading%20remote%20walks%20aug.pdf
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