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Five Key Skills to Expedition Success

American Alpine Institute
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This video breaks down the five key skills that you need to know to be successful on a big mountain expedition.

In short the skills are as follows:

1) Develop strong winter camping skills.

2) Manage your self-care. Food, water, sunscreen, layers, etc.

3) Train hard: Build a training plan and stick to it!

4) Get the right gear. The wrong is is a recipe for disaster.

5) Prepare yourself mentally. Expeditions are really hard!

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