- Always plan your excursion beforehand
- Check the weather and/or avalanche forecast
- Never go alone and always tell someone where you’re going
- Set out early in the morning
- Dress in layers and wear suitable footwear
- Make sure your backpack is organised and you have everything you need
- Every activity has its own specific equipment
- Protect yourself from the sun (cream, hat and sunglasses)
- When exploring remote snowy terrain in the winter, always carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- Call 118 in an emergency
- Be prepared to cancel your hike if the conditions are not suitable
