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Show Stage I Avalanche probes Ro]] s o f friction tape -- one- piece sectional Headlamps and spare batteries Avalanche cords Portable radio Climbing skins for skis Shovel pack containing: Climbing rope ( 7/ 16" x 120') " D- handle aluminum shovel -- Bundle of wands or flags { Trail First- aid pack, including "" R o 1 1 o f red flagging tape MarkersI resuscitator ~ Bal1 o f n e a vY c o rd - Flares -- Compass An appropriate number of Stage I caches containing the above equipment can be located throughout the hazardous area. ( See Figure 9-) As a guideline, Stage I caches should be no more than 15 minutes away from any hazardous area which receives continuous public use. In the hypothetical area shown in Figure 3, Stage I caches are located at B and C. The main cache at A contains equipment for all rescue stages. ( See Figure 10.) This arrangement is only suggestive and reflects the economics involved in having only one main cache containing the relatively expensive medical and support equipment. During the winter months the caches must always be accessible and unlocked. This usually means location of each cache outdoors and construction of weatherproof materials. The caches should be built with compartments to separate the smaller items. One compartment is set aside for storage of the rescue plan, job description and maps. A larger section is needed for storage of the shovel packs, resuscitation pack and sectional probes. The longer, one- piece probes can be attached to the outside of the cache, but secured against irresponsible skiers borrowing them for slalom poles. Having both sectional and one- piece probe poles gives flexibility to the First Stage columns. Because of their greater rigidity and strength, one-piece probe poles are preferred for extended rescue operations. For long approach marches, however, the one- piece probe is cumbersome. The sectional or collapsible probe is better. In an area with moderately extensive hazard, at least 50 probes should be available. As many as possible should be in First Stage caches ( 15- 20 in each cache is a common figure) where they will reach an accident scene in minimum time. The total number will vary with size and number of avalanche danger zones and the probable number of available rescue volunteers. The supply of probe poles should be adequate for an extended search, including an extra supply to replace promptly those bent or broken during a rescue. 23 |