BLOG POST 1: Avalanche's

HOW IS A AVALANCHE FORMED

A avalanche can be man made or just a natural cause... A avalanche starts by a steep, snow-covered slope and a trigger that causes a weak layer within the snow pack to collapse. Avalanches might not sound dangerous, but they can kill dozens of people in under 10 minutes if just one occurs. 

HOW TO SURVIVE A AVALANCHE

Avalanches are a dangerous natural, or man-made, disaster and it can ruin towns, cities, and even lives... You might think that to survive a avalanche all you need to do is run away from it, but there is more then being safe through a disaster like this then you think. Here is how to survive a avalanche.

1. Be a Beacon. You can take one huge step toward survival before you ever set foot on a mountain. ...
2. Stay On Top. “Swimming” to the top of the avalanche will help avoid being trapped under debris, which is solid advice. ...
3. Reach for the Sky. ...
4. Get Spitting. ...
5. Remain Calm.