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Show 6. With the first party the administrator can send a message giving an estimate of what further equipment and assistance he is likely to need, 7. Shovel crews accompany the probers, relieving them at intervals and digging in any likely spots. They should be prevented from haphazard digging and waste of energy. 8. Systematic probing of any ordinary slide should not take over 3 or ^ hours. If this is unsuccessful, the slide must be trenched. This work should more properly be under supervision of County Sheriff or his deputies. 9. Trenches are dug parallel to the contour down to ground level or undisturbed snow at interavls of 6 feet. If sectional probes are available the interval can be increased to 10 feet. Digging begins at the tip of the slide and proceeds uphill. It is best to space the shovel crews along one trench with frequent reliefs. In this way snow from one trench can be thrown into the one just completed. 10. If trenching is necessary, the operation ceases to be of an emergency type. A constant system of relief crews must be organized. General Instructions 1. Regardless of his physical injuries, the victim must be treated first for suffocation and shock. Get the snow out of nose and mouth. Apply artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get the victim warm, with body heat if nothing else. 2. Leaders are responsible for the safety of their parties. Avalanche guards must be kept on duty if there is the slightest danger of another slide in the same vicinity. Rescuers must know where to go in case of an alarm. If the danger becomes critical, leaders must not hesitate to call off operations. 3. The administrator must be prepared to make a detailed accident report. These reports are essential for improving safety regulations in all areas. Avalanche Accident Report 1. Date, time and location of accident. 2. Names of victim, other members of party with any information on mountain experience. 3. Summary of events leading up to accident: objective of party. departure point, route and U. Eyewitness account of accident, if available. Otherwise, observer's deductions based on tracks and any other evidence. Important points: Location of skier in relation to release point of slide; how was slide released. |