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          1. During electric storms, don't point upwards metallic objects like wireless aerials which can attract lightning. Also, keep away from conical rocks. Don't take shelter under a tree. Don't remain on the top of hills. Open space is safer. One can even sit down on a non-coducting sheet etc if one has.

          2. Wear more thin clothes, instead of one or two thick clothes. Have a wind-cheater.

          3. Practise walking with trekking shoes on before the yatra begins. Keep the shoes inside the sleeping bag during yatra nights, otherwise they may freeze.

          4. Wear two socks: One woollen and the other cotton.

          5. Feet must be dry. Use dusting powder. Wet shoes cause blisters.

          6. Extremities like hands and feet must be protected against extreme cold. Exposure of extremities can lead to high altitude pulmonary oedema.

          7. Take lots of water and fluids. Body needs a lot of energy.

          8. Wear good sunglasses to protect eyes against snow blindness.

          9. Apply sun cream or calamine lotion on exposed parts to avoid sunburn.

         10. Cuts, blisters and ulcers need proper, urgent treatment.

          11. Keep moving fingers, toes and facial muscles.

          12. Stay close together to remain warm.

          13. Begin trekking early in the morning.

          14. Walk steady and always with a companion.

          15. High altitudes kill appetite and can cause loose motions also. Do not neglect food.

          16. Don't get separated from the group.

          17. Don't sleep with the boots on.

          18. Don't overexert.

          19. Avoid alcohol.

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