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 Leave details of your planned route and expected time of return with a responsible person.

 Be vigilant when crossing wet rocks, scree, snow patches and mountain streams. If you come to a section of path safeguarded by fixed ropes or chains, check that they have not worked loose before relying on them.

 Do not stray onto glaciers unless you have experienced companions and the necessary equipment to deal with crevasse rescue. Keep away from icefalls and hanging glaciers.

 Avoid dislodging stones onto others who might be below.

 Never be reluctant to turn back in the face of deteriorating weather or if the route becomes hazardous. In the event of your being unable to reach the place where you are expected, try to send a message.

 Carry map and compass (and GPS if you have one) with you – and know how to use them.

 Always carry some first aid equipment, as well as a whistle and torch for use in emergencies. The emergency telephone number for mountain rescue is 144. Try not to need it!

 Make a note of the International Distress Signal printed at the front of this guide: six blasts on a whistle (and flashes of a torch after dark) spaced evenly for one minute, followed by a minute’s silence. Then repeat until an answer is received and your position located. The answer is three signals followed by a minute’s pause.