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From dropping a glove to falling through a cornice, basic slip-ups can have serious consequences in winter. But with the appropriate preparation, skills and gear they ought to be avoidable. Here's what not to do...

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In reply to UKH Articles:

"A spare map is worth carrying too?" No wonder hill walkers have massive rucsacs! Do you have a spare kitchen sink in case the one in the bothy is broken too? Who carries a map these days anyway? A Print out is all you need. The days of having to tack into the wind with a sheet of A1 are fortunately past, people use skis and kites these days.

In reply to jonnie3430:

I don't think there is any argument against the article providing good advice for a relative novice to winter walking. I do however agree with your post.