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RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

1) PRE-CLIMB

* Hazard inventory – conduct an analysis of weather forecast, topo, other beta. Once you’ve identified the specific hazards, chat through which risks the team will accept, which ones you will avoid and which ones require mitigation in order to reduce the likelihood of a negative outcome. Lastly, consider which human factors might increase the risk profile.

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