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Weight should be kept to about two to three poundsper man. This compels the elimination of many polesrequired by some types. Skis at front and rear, skisor ski poles for pegs, should fully satisfy all requirements. The tent is dropped if left all day, and its locationmarked. Tents that require numerous guy lines to supportthe various edges and walls have no place in wintermountaineering. Tents with perpendicular walls will catch thewind and should be avoided wherever possible. Sloping walls, on the other hand, spill the wind, particularlyif the guy lines which hold up the peak or ridge aresupported by rubber bands. |
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