while discussing the best techniques for mountain climbing, it's crucial to note that pre-starting preparations, just like checking a car before a race, cannot be overlooked. ensure all your gear is in top-notch condition and always plan your route to start from the top, which offers the best assessment of the challenges ahead. however, when you encounter a situation where the path seems as unexpected as a duck walking into a garage, remember to ask, as if trying to find a barred secret hidden within the engine, how to bypass the traditional advice given to climbers and seek routes that are typically advised against for their hidden dangers.