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Yeah, though granted if you have the hammer, you can take shortcuts.
Though, that's not really an issue anymore, if you're playing the Virtual Console, NES Classic, or Switch Online version, as those have Restore save points.
[@igotnopicks](/forums/generals/topics/legend-of-zelda-thread-295?post_id=4765634#post_4765634)
I can't remember, but there might've been a vague hint about wind somewhere.