Winter is fickle and changeable. Whether new to hiking during the winter or a seasoned Munro-bagger, we all want to return happy having achieved our goals. Decision making is woven into every facet of that success. It starts in the days before you head out and continues throughout the day. So, what does successful decision making for a winter hill day look like?
Planning ahead: where, when and how
What conditions might you expect to find? Lucy Wallace’s article [previous spread] covers the hazards you might encounter on the ground; but where might you find these, exactly? Before deciding where to go for a winter day in the hills, gather as much information as
