The weather in the high mountain ranges tend to sometimes unpredictable. Snow, fog and extreme cold occurs not only in winter, but in the summer.
Hikers should also occur for the cold and wet conditions, they can be prepared at least with their camping gear and hiking. Hypothermia is a serious threat, be very careful to protect against them.
Fog
Fog usually occurs in unstable weather, such as in the high mountains, swamps and alongRibs. A bank of fog can come very quickly and there is no way to get ahead.
Dangerously fog shrouded the landscape, so hikers have problems with the navigation. Can be benchmarks, making it nearly impossible to find your map and compass useless. A GPS receiver would be very useful at this time to determine the exact location.
It's cold, wet and wind, often in a fog bank. If you see a fog bank on you, remember, on another layer of clothes, and laidRemember your raincoat and rain pants.
Add more layers if you stop often to browse. Staying in close contact, if you are in a group, to ensure that nobody loses. Use a whistle to attract attention.
Unexpected snowfall
Snow storms can occur anywhere in the world is the highest mountain, even in summer. The snow is small, but sometimes lasts for long periods of time, for your route.
It can be slowed down a bit, "but the snow in summermelts faster if you have time to recover. However, the roads were not designed with snow. Even a thin layer of snow makes the crossing dangerous rocky terrain. A hiking stick or trekking pole can help maintain balance.
Orientation can be difficult when the track is covered with snow. Rather it is to navigate to your destination on the page, instead of trying to borrow a road buried under the snow.
Temperatures below zero
Suddenand extreme cold is always possible in the mountains. A dangerous situation occurs in summer when it gets cold are likely to be accompanied by rain. This increases the risk of hypothermia.
It is important to stay dry. If it gets wet, it is important to warm up very quickly.
Avalanche
In the winter or spring, avalanches are most likely to occur. Usually the side facing the sun Where the slope on the leewardRidge.
Avalanches, the same way again, so that the slopes are with cut trees, a sure sign of danger and there is a clear film under a cornice.
Avalanches are most common at slopes that are at an angle of 30 to 45 degrees. It is likely occur within 24 hours after a heavy snowfall.
The avalanche danger increases as the temperature rises during the day to cross the avalanche slopes in the morning. Always check if the snow is solid enough, and be careful whenPhase.
If you see an avalanche coming, run as fast as possible down and away from her. If you are trapped under the snow, moved his hands to his face, an air bubble clear. Stick trekking pole can not be used as a model for the rescue workers can find.
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