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An avalanche transceiver must be worn by all in your group, and everyone must know how to use them in the event of someone getting caught in an avalanche. A shovel and a probe, to locate a buried victim, should be carried to enable you to dig out someone from avalanche debris.
If travelling in glaciated terrain, then additional safety equipment is required. A harness, rope, prussking equipment and ice screws are need, should a fall into a crevasse happen.
As well as technical hardwear, the effects of the sun on the body should not be underestimated. High factor sun cream is needed, especially after fresh snow has fallen, as the sun reflects upwards. It is common for ski tourers to burn the underside of their chin and nose from this affect. A good sized sun hat and well fitting sunglasses with help protect both the skin and eyes.
On a ski piste, the terrain has been positioned and groomed to minimise the risk
of avalanche. Away from the groomed trails, you will have to assess which slopes
carry the least threats verses the best runs. Taking part in an off-
The freedom and excitement of moving away from the security of the pistes and exploring
more remote mountain areas are one of the main attractions for many ski tourers.
The prospect of un-
Moving into this mountainous terrain, away from the cafes and lifts, brings a new set of challenges and dangers that need to be considered. To start with, some additional equipment will need to be carried and more importantly, you will need to have been trained how to use it.
