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Backcountry.com has posted a nice article on “How To Spot A Bad Mountaineering or Ski Partner“. Is is some good advice and you should really take a minute and read the full article.Â
“This week we sat down with four of our sponsored athletes and asked for tips to spotting a douchebag mountaineering or skiing partner. We spoke to Exum Guide Andy Tankersly, Exum Guide Garrick Hart, Arc’teryxAthlete and two-time Freeski World Tour Champion Crystal Wright, andDynafit Athlete and US Ski Mountaineering Team Member Meredith Edwards. Below are 6 tips and some advice along with them.”
How To Spot A Bad Mountaineering or Ski Partner
1) WATCH FOR BIG TALKERS
2) LOOK FOR WRONG/SLOPPY GEAR
3) THEY DON’T WORK AS A TEAM, THEY DON’T COMMUNICATE
4) THEY AREN’T MOUNTAIN AWARE
5) GIRLS NEED TO BE WARY OF GUYS
6) IF YOU AREN’T SURE, DON’T RISK IT
Read the full article here –Â How To Spot A Bad Mountaineering or Ski Partner