Winter Hazards

Climatic Conditions

• Temperature
• Wetness
• Cold Metal
• Super cooled liquids - fuel

All of the above can lead to Hypothermia, Frostnip, Frostbite, Frozen eyelashes/cornea

Terrain

• Steep or pitched terrain
• Avalanche - rare except for steep ditches or channels
• Falling objects with sun /heat
• Breaking Through Ice - careful of undercutting, watch the border of ice to shore

Other Hazards

• Dehydration - increases the risk of hypothermia and frostbite
• Ice Axe / Crampon Injuries - "getting stabbed "
• Snow algae or Watermelon Snow - diarrhea
• Poor Hand washing - food poisoning