A group plans a backcountry ski tour. The forecast shows High (4) danger on north aspects above 2,500 m and Considerable (3) on all other aspects. Their intended route tops out at 2,600 m on a northeast aspect. What should they do?
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A
Proceed because Considerable danger is manageable with standard precautions
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B
Modify the route to stay below 2,500 m or choose a non-north-aspect objective
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C
Proceed but travel one at a time above 2,500 m
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D
Cancel the tour entirely because any aspect could be dangerous