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Erik Leidecker, a member of the First Ascent ski guide team, IFMGA mountain guide, and owner of Sawtooth Mountain Guides, was one of the guest replica Tag Heuer watches speakers at the Teva Mountain Games this weekend in Vail, Colorado. He spoke on Friday afternoon to offer tips on backcountry and mountain preparedness. (He happened to fill in for Peter Whittaker, who couldnt make it because he was down with the stomach flu.) You should always be prepared before you go into the mountains, even if its just for a day hike, Leidecker said. Deciding to simply stroll into the backcountry when the inspiration strikes wont cut it.

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