Steep Footing principle
Lessons from Himalayan Goral
Hold the slope.
Rock-Slope Hoof Grip
Core lesson
A hard path calms beneath feet that know how to hold it.
Biological basis
Himalayan Gorals are small goat-antelopes that use strong legs and gripping hooves to move across steep rocky mountain slopes.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
FootingMountain movementSteady progressRough terrainBalance