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Avalanches.—The skier must bear in mind that the steeper the terrain, the greater the avalanche hazard to be considered. Climbing without skis.—Among the precautions taken against avalanches, or when slopes become too steep, is removal of skis. At such times the most expert climber takes the lead, kicking a series of good steps straight up the slope, or as nearly straight as possible. Those who follow should try to improve the steps, at no time using the outer edges, which tend to collapse easily. The steps will hold best if the climber stands vertically in them, rather than leaning into the slope. |
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