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Theories Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: GlennM on November 03, 2026, 06:16:41 AM

Title: Standing guard
Post by: GlennM on November 03, 2026, 06:16:41 AM
Can someone give me an explanation for the process of standing guard duty overnight?
Title: Re: Standing guard
Post by: Ziljoe on November 03, 2026, 09:20:40 AM
My understanding is it's quite sensible and normal with all hiking groups.

Tending the wood stove , drying wood , gloves , boots, clothes,watching snow build up on the tent, unwanted fires from sparks , back draft , air holes in snow caves etc. this is winter.

In summer an extra observation for animals, rising rivers, changes in weather .

I have read it in action in other hiking reports and how the shifts change amongst a group.

Usually at the entrance and next to a stove but stoves and tent shapes were different..

It's just for practical safety. I believe?