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Backcountry Communication Tool BCP

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12 years 1 month ago #126222 by Mattski
Replied by Mattski on topic Re: Backcountry Communication Tool BCP
Communication is an actual discipline that most of us don't practice enough of(myself included) and it is the basis for all accidents. Good communication in a complex environment requires a checklist to make sure everyone's relevant observations of the current avi/snopx/Wx are heard and used to determine what the risk and consequence are for the current tour plan. Any tool that eases this communication can help lower the chance of any accident, read Checklist Manifesto to understand this phenomena.

As for meaningless forecasts for East of Blewett, it is simply a tool, an objective tool to communicate a range forecast. Valley and slope hazards are up to the individual to determine if they are consistent with the forecast.

If one does not like to have a scripted conversation then write your own words to address the group, foster an open risk dialogue and allow everyone veto power. The BCP covers the pertinent points to shape it to fit your tribe. Bagging on communication protocols simply implied you are an independent thinker who prefers to choose your own words, just make sure you use them before entering terrain with significant hazard.

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