When setting traps against invading forces in mountainous environments, you need to consider the characteristics of the terrain, concealment, and effectiveness of the traps. Here are some tips to help you minimize the risk of being discovered: 1. **Choose a hidden location**: - Set your traps behind trees, rocks, or near natural obstacles to reduce the chance of being discovered by the enemy. - Avoid setting traps on main paths or open areas, and prioritize side roads or trails that are less likely to be noticed. 2. **Use the terrain**: - Use terrain features such as hillsides, cliffs, and hollows to set traps, making them less visible to the enemy. - In steep terrain, consider setting landslide or rockfall traps to use the principle of gravity to cause damage. 3. **Camouflage traps**: - Use local plants, soil, and rocks to camouflage your traps, making sure the traps blend in with the surroundings. - You can sprinkle some leaves or gravel around the traps to increase the camouflage effect. 4. **Various trap types**: - Consider setting multiple types of traps, such as rope traps, pits, explosives, or spike traps. Different types of traps can be useful in different situations. - Use sound bait or scent bait to lead the enemy into the trap area. 5. **Control the trigger mechanism**: - Set up a remote trigger mechanism, such as a rope, pressure plate, etc., so that the trap is triggered when the enemy approaches, not when it is close. - Consider setting traps with delayed activation so that they will take effect after the enemy has evacuated. 6. **Regular inspection and maintenance**: - Regularly check the status of the traps to ensure that they are in working condition and repair and camouflage them in time. - Observe the enemy's activities and reactions, and flexibly adjust the location and type of traps. 7. **Set up an alarm system**: - Set up simple alarm devices such as bells or clappers near the trap to alert yourself to the approach of the enemy. 8. **Teamwork**: - Work closely with teammates to develop a plan for trap setting and retreat to ensure safety and effectiveness. By combining these strategies, traps can be effectively set in mountain environments to enhance defense while reducing the risk of being discovered by the enemy.