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The best lessons come from other people's mistakes

That's why I appreciate anyone who takes the time and effort to do a trip report. I've learned a lot of GOOD stuff from other's ways of doing things.

But the MOST valuable are as you say the mistakes of others. I've made plenty but tried to learn from them. IF my screw-up can help someone avoided the same thing and maybe get a laugh or two, then it's worth the effort to tell the tale.