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Episode 137 | The Risk Control Continuum

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Backpacking Light Admin
PostedNov 3, 2025 at 2:45 am

Companion forum thread to: Episode 137 | The Risk Control Continuum

Learn how to manage backcountry risk using the Risk Control Continuum framework: use hazard triggers, control layers, and field tools like the HEAT and ECG checklists to detect drift, make better decisions, and stay safe in the backcountry.

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PostedNov 3, 2025 at 9:43 am

Share your experiences where an emergency or incident in the backcountry was traced back to a cascading series of events.

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