6 BASIC RULES FOR SAFE MOUNTAINEERING (by Swiss bureau for prevention of accidents):

  1. Plan every mountain tour careffuly !

  2. Check if you have an appropriate equipment and that it's in good condition !

  3. Never go at mountains alone !

  4. Inform your friends and the keeper of refuge for the route and timelines of your tour. After returning inform them that you have safely return !

  5. Monitor the weather conditions and it's changes all the time !

  6. Your basic moto for mountaineering should be: When you are in doubt, get back !