Live for the Outdoors (LFTO) wrote a serious, advisory post following an article in Trail Magazine about reasons that should make you think about turning back before reaching the summit. Whether you are a walker, mountaineer, mountain biker, skier, runner or other, these reasons are certainly worth considering:
- Bad Weather – snow, rain, cold and wind can all come in severe doses, so make sure your prepared but sometimes preparation isn’t enough, so know your limits!
- Weather Hazards – associated consequences from bad weather such as rockfalls and lightning
