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Knowing when to turn back
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Summit fever is a real thing that can drive on even the best of us when a
rational look at the situation would have us turning round. Experienced hikers,
skiers, and climbers know when to turn back, often by learning the hard way.
It's something you should add to your personal backcountry skill set, and is
especially important at this time of year when weather and time can place
significant limits on what is worth attempting. Read the following articles to
find out why.

http://crowfootmedia.com/2015/10 ... the-art-of-bailing/

http://www.intothejungle.ca/walking-the-line/

(Thanks to Andrew W. for the second link.)