Show notes
Water can look deceptively manageable from the bank. But when it is moving fast, even a shallow crossing can sweep a person off balance, drag them downstream, or pin them against rocks and branches. In this episode, we look at crossing fast moving water as a decision problem first and a movement problem second. The safest crossing is often the one you choose not to make.
Start by reading the whole scene, not just the spot directly in front of you. Look upstream for rising water, rain, snowmelt, and debris that could arrive while you are crossing. Look downstream for waterfalls…
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