Climbing cliffs in stormy weather is an extremely dangerous behavior, and it is necessary to fully assess the risks and be fully prepared. The following are the key preparations： --- ###**1. Risk assessment and decision-making** 1. **Give priority to giving up** -The risk of climbing in a storm is extremely high (such as falling rocks, lightning strikes, floods). If it is not necessary, it is recommended to reschedule. -**Alternative plan**: Choose indoor rock climbing or challenge after the weather is stable. 2. **Mandatory safety bottom line** - Avoid thunderstorm periods, the cliff terrain is prone to lightning; if the weather changes when you have already started climbing, withdraw immediately. --- ###**2. Professional equipment upgrade list** -**Anti-skid system** -Rock climbing shoes: choose wetland-specific models (such as Vibram Megagrip outsole). -Magnesium powder bag: Switch to Liquid Chalk to prevent rain from scouring. -**Enhanced protection** -Helmet: A mountaineering helmet equipped with an impact-proof mask (anti-falling rocks and sputtering). -Rope: waterproof static rope with a diameter of more than 10.5mm, with automatic locking and quick hanging. -**Survival equipment** -Thermal insulation blanket: titanium-coated emergency blanket (can reflect 80% of body heat). -Signal equipment: waterproof satellite positioning beacon (PLB), strobe rescue light. --- ###**3. Environmental monitoring technology** 1. **Weather tracking** - Use professional meteorological apps (such as Windy) to monitor real-time radar maps and pay attention to hourly precipitation and lightning distribution. 2. **Terrain reconnaissance** -Survey the rock wall 72 hours in advance: mark water seepage cracks and loose rock blocks that may appear after heavy rains. -Plan emergency evacuation routes: avoid high-risk areas of flash floods such as ditches and canyons. --- ###**4. Strengthening of physical fitness and skills** -**Simulation training** -Carry a weight of 20kg for 4 hours of traverse training in a heavy rain environment to adapt to a low temperature and slippery environment. - One-handed knotting exercise with eyes closed: deal with extreme situations where visibility returns to zero. -**First aid training** -Master the use of arterial tourniquets and hypothermia reheating techniques (direct heating is disabled). --- ###**5. Emergency plan (required items)** 1. **Communication protocol** - Three-person group system: the pioneer, the middle, and the back of the hall all carry waterproof walkie-talkies, and the status is notified every 15 minutes. -Loss of contact plan: If there is no signal for 30 minutes, the rescue process will be automatically activated. 2. **Retreat trigger conditions** -Rainwater flow: The water flow in the rock wall reaches 2cm/min and terminates immediately. -Critical body temperature: The core body temperature is below 35℃, and the whole team withdraws. --- ###**6. Legal and ethical preparation** -**Reporting procedure** -Submit a climbing plan (including GPS coordinates, blood type, and history of drug allergies) to the local rescue team. -Sign the risk notification letter: confirm that the team members are aware of the estimated mortality data. -**Environmental protection measures** - Use biodegradable marking tape to clean up all traces of equipment during evacuation. --- ###**Special Warning** Even after the above preparations are completed, the mortality rate of climbing in storms is still 17 times higher than in conventional environments. It is only recommended that alpine rescue teams or military special forces perform such tasks when saving lives. Extreme challenges should be based on controllable risks, and the power of nature far exceeds the limits of human technology protection.