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| Avalanche - If Caught |
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| Being caught in an avalanche is always serious. Luck plays a large role in survival and there are few hard and fast rules about what to do. The following seem to make sense: |
- Try to ski out, either by out-running the slide, or by escaping to the side.
- If there is no escape, throw off your skis, poles and rucksack. Try to 'swim' towards the edge, or at least keep yourself on the surface.
- Grab hold of any fixed object you encounter such as a rock or tree.
- If you are in danger of being covered in debris, hyper-ventilate and curl up. Protect your mouth and nose with your hands, and keep them there so you have a chance to dig yourself a breathing space as the slide stops.
- Above all, keep calm and save your air and strength. Shout only when you hear someone within range - snow absorbs sound and you may waste precious oxygen with little chance of being heard.
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