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Whatever the form of leadership, it should provide that the party consist of no less than three, preferably four, persons. The party should keep together, not necessarily so close that its members will feel regimented, but close enough so that the entire party strength and equipment is available for emergency. The repair outfit will not be of much help to the last man if the first man has it, and is out of sight and hearing ahead. It is particularly important that the man with first-aid equipment remain in the rear during a long descent. This may save him a long climb back to an injured skier. The problem of keeping a party together is minimized if great disparity in stamina and temperament of the individual members is avoided. In any but a solo expedition, someone must always have the least stamina, and certainly deserves the consideration of his more robust companions; but if his stamina is far below the party average, his weakness becomes a hazard. |
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