REMEMBER.

It is unacceptable to go out on the route:

• within three days of heavy snowfall;
• in heavy fog and rain;
• at very low temperatures
• do not travel alone, but in a group, with an experienced tourist being the last one in the group;
• Do not allow the group to split up, leave only after notifying your supervisor, even for a car park
• The pace and frequency of stops should be appropriate to the level of fitness of the participants, terrain conditions and weather. Be sure to make stops for 10-15 minutes every 45-50 minutes of movement. The first stop should be made after 15-20 minutes in order to ensure appropriate thermoregulation of the body (removal of excess clothing), check for chafing on the legs, etc;
• Be sure to inform your team leader of any deterioration in your health;
• Slow down on the uphills, focusing on the physical capabilities of the weakest participants;
• Do not take shortcuts at the expense of safety, especially in winter, as you could cut the snow slope and get into an avalanche;
• Do not climb (or descend) narrow gutters where there is a risk of stones moving;
• avoid rocky areas on the route. Remember that even simple rocks can be climbed without a rope, and it is impossible to go down without one. Most accidents occur because of non-compliance with this rule;
• cross rivers with a fast current and a depth of more than 0.7 m only with insurance. Do not swim in mountain lakes or rivers where there is a risk of drowning;
• in heavy rain or hail, stop moving and wait out the weather, but do not do so under a single tree, on the edge of a forest or on the shore of a body of water; when travelling in severe cold, watch for signs of frostbite in group members;
• Do not descend steep snow slopes on cellophane bags, as this can lead to serious injury or falling into an abyss;
• when travelling along a steep slope (snowy or grassy), use an ice axe or ski (trekking) poles - they are necessary for self-stabilisation;
• In an emergency, strengthen discipline and act in an organised manner; if necessary, send the two most prepared participants to help;
• Do not deviate from the route unless necessary. Regularly check the direction of travel with the map and compass;
• If you get lost and can't find a safe place to stay, it's best to take the familiar route back;
• stop for the night in advance (1-2 hours before dark);

When choosing a place to spend the night, remember not to pitch your tent near steep slopes, under rocks or single trees, over cliffs or near a river where water may rise, on top of a mountain where lightning may strike. There should be no dry or rotten trees nearby that could be blown down by the wind.