Whilst all ended happily in this case it did make me think that even if you don't ski off-piste it would be good to know what precautions you can take to protect your safety and that of those around you. This week we attended an Avalanche Training session led by Parallel Lines Ski School which was packed full of useful tips including:
- the essential equipment you should have with you and how to use it
- what to look out for before venturing off piste, how to spot potential danger areas
- how to check that your equipment is working
- how to organise your selves if the worst should happen
During the session we got a real taste of not only what to do but the reality of how difficult it can be trying to locate a victim in difficult snow conditions. The main take out being we all need to practise so if the worst should happen the we have the confidence and ability to act quickly. We highly recommend taking professional advice such as the sessions which Parallel Lines run and making use of the transceiver and search practice areas the Lift Company have established.
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| Appreciating how close to the snow you need to be to pinpoint the location of the victim |
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| Learning how to use the transceiver |
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| Success - victim (backpack) located |
