| When: |
What: |
| First thing in the morning. |
 | Checking the barometer for weather tendency. |
| Check the weather conditions outside. |
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| Before leaving. |
| Function check of the avalanche bleeper |
| Check that you have all the essential parts with you (Climbing
skins, gloves, (ski) crampons, axe, and so on) |
| Who checked the sleeping- and drying room ? |
| Route description in you pocket. |
| Calibrating the altitude meter |
| Starting or resetting statistical information of your GPS. |
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| At your track |
| Route direction |
| Points of no return |
| Alternatives |
| Time planning |
| Weather tendency |
| Avalanche safety |
| Stability of the snow (especially when you cross a rife) |
| The altitude meter |
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| On arrival |
| Record the statistical information for evaluation purpose (duration,
distance, meters climbing and descending ) |
| Calibrating the altitude meter |
| Cleaning your skies |
| Drying your skins, shoes and clothes |
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| Before dark |
| Preparing backpack for next day tour. |
| Evaluation of the day (compare statistical data with the planning) |
| Weather forecast |
| Avalanche bulletin |
| Local planning of the next day. |
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| Before bedtime |
| Check the weather conditions outside |
| Checking the barometer for weather tendency. |
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