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MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN RIDING
Mountainous terrain operation, even for experienced riders, can present
conditions and situations that could result in serious injury or death. Please
review all of the information about riding in mountainous terrain on the following
pages of this manual.
An avalanche can occur at any time, in any conditions and on any slope.
The avalanche information provided in this manual should be considered basic
information and is not intended to replace your participation in an avalanche
safety training course. After reviewing the avalanche information in this manual,
be sure to participate in an avalanche safety training course before riding in
mountainous terrain. The training course will provide more information as well as
the opportunity to practice riding and using proper search and recovery
techniques.
For more information, education, training courses, and links to international
resources, visit www.avalanche.org or scan the QR code with your smartphone
or other device.
GET THE SAFETY GEAR
In addition to carrying a spare belt, spark plugs and tools on each snow bike,
each person in your riding group should wear the recommended snow bike
riding apparel and carry (on their person) the following survival items when
riding in mountainous terrain:
• A digital avalanche beacon with new "fresh" alkaline batteries
• An avalanche probe
• A compact shovel and hand saw
• A backpack (preferably an avalanche air bag backpack)
• Emergency provisions, including the following items:
– Small first aid kit
– Extra pair of gloves
– Extra dry socks
– Tow rope, map, compass/GPS
– Lighter or waterproof matches
– Signal mirror and whistle
– Bottled water
– High calorie snack food
– Compact emergency blanket
– Cell phone
– Radio
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