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As has been said: - Check avalanche forecasts - Check known winter routes where you're going, especially for notes on natural hazards - Avoid walking up places that present a significant avalanche risk, I'm no snow expert but slopes from 24 to 45 degrees are the worst because snow can build up to form unstable slabs (lower angle and the snow is stable, higher and it never builds up). Also walking up chutes is bad because anything that falls will get funneled towards you, easier routes tend to go up ridgelines - When you're on a ridge or towards the summit be careful of cornices, if you get too close to the edge of a cliff you may actually already be out on a section of overhanging snow which could give way at any time - If you're using crampons that strap onto hiking boots (and not boots with specific crampon mounting points) make sure they strap on nice and securely, last thing you want is to be on a steep icy slope and have your shoe pull free of the crampons - When walking with crampons concentrate on keeping your feet apart, you don't want to scuff your feet together while walking, catch a crampon point on something and trip over - Assuming you're not on a steep slope crampons work best if you can keep as many points into the snow/ice as possible. Obviously don't use them unless it's icy otherwise you'll just be walking around with huge lumps of snow stuck to your feet - Bring a range of clothes for all conditions, first aid kit, head torch, map etc. Locator beacon if you're not going to be in a very well traveled place - If you're going to be carrying an ice axe then learn how to self arrest with it and maybe practice otherwise you'll probably stab yourself in the face with the adze Basically prepare and be sensible, learn as much as you can about where you want to go before you go like what the routes are, how long the walk will take you etc. Keep an eye on the weather and the time, if things are looking bad or if you're taking too much time turn around. Don't try to carry too much but carry enough to cover all conditions, if something feels sketchy then you probably shouldn't do it.
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