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When the Mountain Moves: Avalanche Survival Guidelines That Could Save Your Life
Surviving an active avalanche slide requires immediate physical reaction. If caught in a moving snow slab, attempt to escape laterally to the flank, deploy an inflatable avalanche airbag immediately, and execute high-intensity swimming motions to stay near the debris surface. As motion decelerates, cup hands around the face to create a critical breathing air pocket before the snowpack sets like concrete.
