CMH Heli-skiing posted a scary video on Instagram of what happens when you fall into a tree well.
http://instagr.am/p/BQodc1JjXqj/
Stay safe out there.
http://instagr.am/p/BQodc1JjXqj/
Stay safe out there.
I have yet to use it, but the idea of the person behind making a constant sound, like singing, makes a lot of sense. 90% of the time when I teach, my students loose track of their buddy that is behind them. I was that buddy one time, not in a lesson, and had a very close call. Super unpleasant memory.
@MissySki I think the idea of the one behind making a constant sound is a good, if mildly annoying, one. If the sound ends, then the one in front knows to look up immediately. An avalanche transceiver would not be a bad idea on both, but uphill hiking is always a challenge and time is of the essence.
Okay, I thought this was essentially an issue for out west. But then I was looking at something else and happened on this:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NortheastSkiology/permalink/493537677976317/
Yikes! I guess I'll put off my thoughts of backcountry.
Though it’s more rare in the east given the trees we have and less snowfall, it absolutely does happen here still. I’ve heard a number of stories about this over the years, especially in northern Vermont areas both in and out of bounds.
I've been caught in tree wells a couple of times skiing BC in the east--one time I got snow in my throat., which was scary. So it can be an issue here. That said, I never felt like I was in serious danger, but it was a big pain and took a lot of energy to free myself; something you don't want to waist in the BC.
I wasn’t interested in skiing trees before. I’m definitely not interested now.