Safe Water

Water is not a problem on this hike. Still, you must treat by:

• boiling
• chemical disinfection
• filter
• purifier

We prefer a quality ceramic filter, but weight is a consideration.

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Be Prepared

Do not treat alpine hikes lightly.

Even the most fit hiker may need to stop due to injury or illness.

Have a back-out plan in case you need to exit.

You must be prepared mentally & physically. You must haul the right gear <checklist>.

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First Aid Kit

Be sure your First Aid kit has been restocked from previous hikes.

Someone in your group should be qualified to administer First Aid. This is a serious responsibility.

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Hiking Technique

• Be cautious. A minor injury could ruin this once-in-a-lifetime adventure
• Avoid the strain of big lunge step-ups, and the impact of big drop step-downs, whenever possible.
• Step OVER a rock or obstacle to a foot placement of similar height to your back foot when you can.
• Zigzag on steep sections. Many small steps are better than taking one big step up or down.
• To assist with a big step-ups (when unavoidable) push down on your knee with your hand as you extend that leg
• Take many short rests. Do not exhaust yourself at altitude.