1.Don’t wade through river water that reaches above your crotch right after heavy rain. If you must cross and have no ropes or other crossing gear, choose a spot where the river is wide, calm, and shallow, with a relatively smooth riverbed. Hug a large rock, take a small forward lunge against the current without lifting your feet, keep close to the riverbed, and slowly shuffle across.
2.Don’t descend a steep slope with small, shuffling steps facing forward; this can easily cause you to fall backward and slide down the hill like a sled, which is very dangerous. Instead, use a side-facing posture, squat slightly, and step down with your legs angled outward (side lunge); this is safer and faster.
3.Don’t run while descending a mountain with a heavy load—the inertia could send you tumbling down the slope and cause injury. If carrying a heavy load, walk slowly to reduce the risk posed by inertia.
4.Don’t hike up a mountain alone, especially on rarely traveled or undeveloped wild trails. If you must go, make sure to set up trail markers, don’t push yourself, and turn back if necessary.
5.Don’t let your hiking shoes have mud, sand, plant leaves, water, snow, or any other substances that reduce friction on the soles; these can cause you to slip. Clean them off promptly, especially when climbing or walking on snow.
6.Don’t step on narrow mountain paths covered with grass where you can’t see what’s beneath; try to step over or walk around them. Otherwise, you might fall off a slope or into a deep pit.
7.Don’t get too close to others when bushwhacking through dense vegetation—the rebounding thorns can easily stab your eyes. Remember to wear sunglasses, lower your head to shield your eyes with the brim of your hat, or use trekking poles to protect your eyes.
8.Don’t rely on dead branches or weeds that can’t bear weight to help you climb; only use branches thicker than your thumb with solid roots for support.
9.Don’t have two people clasp hands and pull someone up from below.Instead, hold each other’s wrists.And never attempt to pull someone up alone. When someone needs to be lifted, immediately seek more people to assist together. If no one else is available, find a fixed object nearby that can withstand significant weight, secure a sturdy rope, and then proceed with the rescue.
10.Don’t stay too close to other team members when climbing slopes with lots of loose rocks, ice, or a high risk of slipping; maintain a distance of at least two people more than usual to prevent those below from being hit by falling debris.
For your own safety and that of others, remember these tips~!