NORM 4

We consider the effect on others before taking risks

Risk is an inherent part of any outdoor activity, and we recognize the need to reflect upon this. We need to do this, not only for ourselves but for others affected by our actions in the hills and mountains.

We need to be prepared for foreseeable risks and assess their likelihood before we venture out. It would not be practical to expect a formal risk assessment according to national or international guidelines to be made every time we go into the mountains.
However, we can apply the principles of risk assessment in an informal way. We need to identify hazards; hazardous effects; who might be affected; risk probabilities and consequences; safety or control measures; and finally, the result to lessen risk factors.

We need to be aware of our actions and the effects on others in a broad context, whether they are partners, others in the vicinity, rescue services, and not least our family members and friends.

Norms:

We understand that there is risk when climbing and visiting the mountains, with the possibility of injury or death in certain conditions.
We assess both subjective and objective hazards before a climb or in the mountains.
We do everything we can to not endanger others and we warn others of potential dangers.

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