THE MOUNTAIN CODE

Be Prepared

• Do not tackle anything which is beyond your training and experience.
• Ensure that your equipment is sound.
• Know the rescue facilities available in the area you are in and the procedure in case of accidents.
• know First Aid.
• Avoid going into the mountains alone unless you are very experienced.
• Leave word of your route and proposed time of return. Always report you return.
• Make sure your map and compass skills are well practiced. Rely on your compass.

Consider Other People

• No game shooting.
• Lead only climbs and walks you are competent to do so.
• Enjoy the quiet of the countryside; loud voices and radios do disturb.
• Do not throw stones and dislodge boulders.
• Do not pollute water.
• Choose a climb which will not interfere with others or wait your turn.

Be Weather Wise

• Know the local weather forecast.
• Weather conditions change rapidly. Do not hesitate to turn back.
• Know the conditions on the mountains; if there is snow or ice only go out when you have mastered the use of ice axe and rope.

Respect the land

• Keep to footpaths through farm and forests. If in doubt ask or wait for someone to pass by.
• Camp on official sites or obtain permission of the owner.
• Dig a hole to make a latrine and replace the turf.
• Remember the danger of starting a fire.
• Take all your litter home.
• Avoid starting sheep and cattle.

Help Conserve Wild Life

• Enjoy the plants, flowers and trees but never remove or damage them.
• Avoid disturbing wild life.

KEEP THE MOUNTAINS CLEAN

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Published on: 2005-05-10 (857 reads)