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What To Do in Case of an Avalanche
Rate it! Votes (0) | Comments (0) By Robert C. Etheredge Posted August 6th, 2007 This article is reprinted with permission from The Camper's Companion: Tips and Tales for the Trail, by , (2005, MiraVista Press)	The Camper's Companion: Tips and Tales for the Trail

• Maintain control. Don't panic.
• Shout to members of your group to warn them and let them know where you are.
• Get out of main path of avalanche. You cannot outrun an avalanche which may move more than 50 mph.
• "Swim" through the snow towards the side of the flow.
• Keep your mouth closed to keep snow out.
• Remove skis, backpacks and other bulky equipment.
• If buried, hold hands in front of face and push out to make breathing space. Move your head from side to side to make a breathing space.
• Don't try to dig out unless you can push one arm into the open air. This effort will only waste your precious air.
• If traveling in avalanche conditions, consider carrying an avalanche beacon to help rescuers.

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