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Stay away from outdoor dangers—remember these “don’ts.”

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — Outdoor activities are not like typical city sightseeing and always come with various potential risks, big or small. The following 10 tips are about self-protection in the outdoors. Remember these “don’ts” to avoid many dangers.
Outdoor activities are not like typical city sightseeing and always come with various potential risks, big or small. The following 10 tips are about self-protection in the outdoors. Remember these “don’ts” to avoid many dangers.

1.Don’t wade through river water that reaches above your crotch after heavy rain. If you must cross and have no ropes or other crossing equipment, choose a spot where the river is wide, calm, shallow, and the riverbed is relatively flat. Hug a large rock, take a small forward lunge against the current, don’t lift your feet, keep them close to the riverbed, and slowly shuffle across.
2.Don’t descend a steep slope with small, shuffling steps facing forward; this makes you very likely to fall backward and slide down the mountain like a sled, which is extremely dangerous. Instead, use a side stance, squat slightly, and sidestep down the slope with one leg pressing sideways (side lunge); it’s safer and faster.
3.Don’t run while descending a mountain with a heavy load—the momentum may send you tumbling downhill and cause injury. If carrying a heavy load, walk slowly to reduce the risk posed by inertia.

8.Don’t rely on dead branches or weeds and other non-load-bearing materials for climbing support; only use branches with roots that are thicker than your thumb for pulling yourself up.
9.Don’t have two people hold hands and try to 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 find more people to help together. If no one else is available, look for a fixed object nearby that can bear significant weight, secure a sturdy rope, and then proceed with the rescue.
10.Don’t get too close to adjacent team members when climbing slopes with lots of loose rocks, ice, or slippery surfaces; maintain a distance of at least two extra people apart to prevent those below from being hit by falling debris.

For your own safety and that of others, remember these tips~!

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