Precautionary tips when hiking
- Inquire about the weather because the weather changes are sometimes fast in the mountains. Do not go on the route if the forecast is not suitable
- Tell your hut manager about your itinerary. He will alert you in case of difficulties on the course and will be a valuable relay for the rescue in case of accident
- Take a map to help you find out if you get lost. Be attentive to the markings. If you are using a GPS, do not forget the battery backup
- Leave early to enjoy the freshness of the morning and master your schedule to savor your day
- Avoid going alone, especially on difficult or uncrowded routes
- Hike well equipped: warm clothes (gloves and woolonhat can be useful), mountain shoes, sun protection (cap, sunglasses and sunscreen), rain jacket, small first aid kit, flashlight
- Do not overestimate your abilities, take short, regular breaks. Drink a lot to compensate for the loss due to sweating. Enhance your breaks with a food intake rich in quick sugars (dried fruits, cereal bars).
- Do not face the snowy slopes without specific equipment (sticks, crampons, ice ax). With snow, easy routes can become critical
- Be careful in the storm: do not shelter under a tree, avoid proximity to mountain tops and metal objects, isolate yourself from the ground
- In case of any doubt, give up and turn around (golden rule 1)
Snow Sports
- Take an avalanche transceiver and test it before you leave
- If you are forced to cross an avalanche corridor, maintain sufficient space between practitioners
Rules in case of Accident
CALL 112
Never leave the place of call unless the emergency organization requests it
At the arrival of the rescue, use the conventional signs (besoin = need help - pas besoin = help not needed)
