DANGERS AND SAFETY

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Mountains have dangers, and we will tell you about them.  These are nine of the most important dangers:

     1. Avalanches

     2. Hypothermia

     3. Getting lost

     4. Crevasses

     5. Fatigue

     6. Exhaustion

     7. Wet rocks

     8. Rain

     9. Darkness

Here are some rules for mountain climbing.  These are some ways to keep safe:

     1. Always climb with at least four people

     2. Obey the leader

     3. Keep your party together

     4. Never go farther than told

     5. Follow the rules

     6. Tell someone that you are going climbing

     7. Always look up

     8. Keep upper body away from rocks

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