What mistakes do new Vancouver hikers most often make?

The most common mistakes, based on Search and Rescue callouts: starting too late in the day, underestimating how long descents take, wearing cotton, carrying no headlamp, going off-trail on the way down, relying solely on a phone for navigation and light, and pushing on in worsening weather. Almost all of these are prevented by the Three Ts: trip plan, training, and taking the essentials.

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