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open, which heavily forested. The campsite can be chosen with regard to distance that the party will best travel in a day over the terrain as disclosed by study of the map. Choice of campsite may be affected by the availability of "liquid" water to save fuel in cooking. Sites near lakes and streams, which may be open in part, will be selected. The map may show which campsite should have reasonable protection against storm and freedom from the avalanche hazard which would exist at the base of long, high slopes or steep chutes. Nor should the skier overlook the pure enjoyment a thorough knowledge of his maps can give him, either while he plans and anticipates his trip, or, after it is over, when he traces the trails over which his skis have taken him. |
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