PERSPIRING Perspiring can cause you to become very cold. The classic hazard situation is when you climb quickly to the bushline and meet a cold, southerly wind. The wind drying your body can lower your body temperature quickly. You should: • Wear a suitable layer next to your skin (see Chapter 5: Clothing) • Adjust your clothing as required • Set a pace that doesn’t make you overheat • Stop just short of the bushline to put on layers and prepare for the cold wind
JUDGEMENT The drive to achieve is often in conflict with the instinct to survive. The accumulation of knowledge and skills develops good judgement. This takes time, but judgement is vital to determine and analyse risks, and a systematic approach will improve your judgement from your first trip onwards.
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