Risk and Reward: Decision-Making in the Mountains with Alpine to the Max
Date:May 15th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Bentgate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO, USA
Tickets: FREE (Please Sign Up below)
Mountaineering offers incredible rewards, but the inhospitable environment poses risks as well. This presentation delves into crucial decision-making for mountain safety. We'll examine key hazards like avalanches, severe weather, challenging terrain, altitude illness, and frostbite/hypothermia. We'll explore decision-making frameworks that emphasize communication, evaluating risk vs. reward, and the ability to adapt your plans. By the end of this presentation, you'll better understand mountaineering's risks and how to make sound decisions for a safe and successful experience in the mountains.