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Show 4. 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. 5. Summary of rescue operations. Times and names are important. Time of accident. Time report of accident received and from whom. Time first party dispatched. Leader. Number in party. Time first party arrived at scene of accident. Time follow- up party dispatched. Leader. Number in party. Time follow- up party arrived at scene of accident. Procedure at slide. Time and location of victim when found, injuries sustained. Cause of death or outcome otherwise. Time operation was concluded. 6. Weather and avalanche hazard background: wind, temperature and snow data; restrictions in force, if any; type of slide and extent. 7. Terrain data, including maps and diagrams. 8. Recommendations and conclusions. Avalanche Rescue Equipment The following is minimum equipment which should be available at all times in a central location: 12 probes, sectional preferred; otherwise wooden rods or metal rods, 1/ 2" diameter, minimum 12' long. Aluminum thick- wall conduit is recommended. 12 snow shovels. 12 electric headlamps. Carton of spare batteries. 100' climbing rope. First aid kit ( standard ski patrolman's kit satisfactory). Toboggan with blankets. ( Figures 33 and 34). Collapsible toboggan preferred, light enough to be backpacked. The following additional equipment is recommended: Emergency rations-* Chemical hot pads for toboggan. - 91 - |