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Avalanche - If Caught   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. More Links  Types  Statistics  Friend caught  Judging risk  Reducing risk  If caught  Transceivers  Avalanche

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