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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.
“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 – How To Spot A Bad Mountaineering or Ski Partner