Alpine Principles: Be Realistic
The last episode in this great 5-part series from Alpine Mentors
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Alpine Principles: Reflection and Debrief
Just because you're back home, safe and sound, doesn't mean the process is over: there's still much to learn.
Alpine Principles: Fail Well
This video could save your life because most mountain accidents happen on the descent. It explains why failure is important; how to descend well; how to err on the right side of survival; what kills descending climbers and how to think in terms of islands of safety. Success, as an alpinist, is dying of old age, in bed, surrounded by loved ones. Success on a climb is going up, making good decisions, and coming back.
Alpine Principles: Pay Attention
This video covers a lot of important topics in a short time: Speed, efficiency, random chances, situational awareness, partner communications, staying attached, and the risks of "easy" climbing.
Alpine Principles: Perfect Preparation
The first video in the Alpine Principles video series is titled "Perfect Preparation." That this first video about making judgements in the mountains is focused on preparation is neither an accident nor a coincidence