EMERGENCIES - SKI PATROLS & RESCUE SERVICES
What To Do If You Are Lost
• As soon as you realise that you are lost, stay where you are;

• Seek shelter. In poor weather conditions, shelter behind trees or rocks and place your crossed skis or board above the position;

• Distress signals: use anything that will attract attention, eg: smoke. whistles, flashing a mirror or torch, or by distinct waving of clothin


   Helping The Searchers
It is best to remain in one place. As aircraft and helicopters are now frequently used in searches, think of how you can best help them to see you. The best place for your survival camp is on the edge of a clearing where you can easily move out from the shelter to attract attention.

A smoky fire is a good location marker. Also, display brightly coloured clothing and tents. Wait for rescue. If you have made meeting arrangements with others, as you should, the
Ski Patrol and other rescuers will know where
to look and rescue will be close at hand.

Helicopters may be called in to rescue you in extreme circumstances. Keep well clear of the helicopter's landing area and await instructions from the pilot. Never approach helicopters from the rear.
 

Alcohol & Drugs are fuel for disaster in the snow, they impair your judgement and your ability. Your reaction times are significantly reduced and increase the risk of injury. The whole alpine experience begins when you leave home and doesn’t finish until you return. Avoid alcohol consumption and the use of illegal substances, because they increase your risk of hypothermia.

Alcohol & Drugs impair judgement, slow response time and reduce your ability to respond to an emergency.