Routefinding tips

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* When looking up at a slope, it appears steeper than is truly is

* When looking down a slope, it appears less steep than it is

* Always choose your descent route before you start the scrambles. Then
reassess it before you start down

* Beware of hidden cliff bands on new descent routes.
(Don't be tempted into a quick descent via an unknown gully, exit gullies
can often hide dangerous cliff bands)

* Try to avoid long traverses. A direct ascent is more efficient

* Don't expect to ascend a new route as quickly as a familiar route

* Generally, more solid rock can be found on ridges where there is also less
danger from rockfall

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