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If I have never been out with you, please send me information about your scrambling experience and comfort level, including a list of recent relevant objectives.
Please send this information via email to john.mcmechan@yahoo.ca
Hazards · Rockfall o Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death · Avalanche o "Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss." · Terrain o Cornice fall o Trees, forest deadfall and tree stumps o Creeks o Rocks and boulders o Variable and difficult walking terrain o Impact or collision with other persons or objects o Encounters with wild animals o Contact with poisonous flora or fauna o Loss of balance or control o Slip, trip, and falls · Communication, rescue and medical treatment o Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available o Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field o If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow · Weather · Equipment failure · Negligent first aid · Negligence of other people
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