Climbing cliffs in stormy weather is an extremely dangerous activity that requires great caution and adequate preparation. Here are some key preparation steps： ### 1. **Risk assessment and decision-making** -**Assess weather conditions**: Understand the intensity, duration, and possible emergencies of the storm (such as lightning, strong winds, heavy rains, etc.). If the weather is too bad, consider postponing or canceling your climbing plan. -**Assess your own abilities**: Make sure you have enough experience, physical fitness and skills to cope with climbing in bad weather. If you feel uncertain, don't take risks. ### 2. **Equipment preparation** -**Weatherproof equipment**: Wear waterproof and windproof clothing to ensure that your body remains dry and warm. Choose materials with good breathability to avoid excessive sweating. -**Helmet**: Protects the head from falling rocks or other accidental injuries. -**Seat belts and ropes**: Make sure that all climbing equipment has been inspected and is suitable for use in bad weather. -**Lighting equipment**: Bring headlights or flashlights to prevent reduced visibility. -**First aid kit**: Prepare a waterproof and portable first aid kit that contains basic first aid supplies. -**Communication equipment**: Bring mobile phones, walkie-talkies or other communication equipment to ensure that you can contact rescue in an emergency. ### 3. **Route planning** -**Familiar with the route**: Study the climbing route in advance to understand possible dangerous areas and shelters. -**Alternate route**: Prepare an alternate route in case the main route is impassable due to weather. -**Mark the route**: Mark key points to ensure that the correct direction can be found even in low visibility. ### 4. **Teamwork** -**Traveling together**: Do not climb alone, make sure you have at least one experienced companion. -**Clear division of labor**: Clarify each person's responsibilities and tasks before climbing to ensure smooth teamwork. -**Communication plan**: Formulate a communication plan to ensure rapid response in emergency situations. ### 5. **Emergency preparedness** -**Emergency shelter**: Understand the location of the shelter on the route so that you can quickly find shelter when the storm intensifies. -**Emergency food and water**: Bring enough food and water to prevent the climbing time from being extended. -**Emergency evacuation plan**: Formulate an emergency evacuation plan to ensure that it can be evacuated quickly if necessary. ### 6. **Mental preparation** -**Stay calm**: Climbing in bad weather, it is essential to stay calm and focused. -**Accept uncertainty**: In stormy weather, the situation may change rapidly, and be mentally prepared to deal with emergencies. ### 7. **Follow-up action** -**Post-climb inspection**: After the climb is over, check the equipment and physical condition to ensure that there are no injuries or equipment damage. -**Summary of experience**: Regardless of whether the climb is successful or not, summarize the lessons learned and provide a reference for future climbing activities. ### 8. **Law and Ethics** -**Compliance with regulations**: Ensure that climbing activities comply with local laws and regulations and avoid entering prohibited areas. -**Respect for nature**: During the climbing process, minimize the impact on the natural environment and protect the ecological balance. In short, climbing in stormy weather is a high-risk activity and must be fully prepared and evaluated. If the conditions are too harsh, the best option is to postpone or cancel the plan to ensure the safety of yourself and your team.