As climbers, we understand (and sometimes even revel in) the inherent risk involved in our beloved pursuit. Over the past few years, we have witnessed the increased accessibility – and therefore popularity – of both climbing and mountaineering adventures to novices.
However, the increase in the volume of people participating in these activities has brought with it some adverse consequences, chiefly, a steady increase in the occurrence of injuries, accidents, and highaltitude related illnesses. The identification of contributing factors is therefore of great interest to those seeking to prevent injury; and some of these factors subsequently influence how people perceive risks and make their decisions accordingly.
Managing risks is
