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Soon the time will come. The first snow will fall and cover the mountains white. Then, at the latest, it’s time to grab your skis or board and make sure that your gear is ready for the season. It’s good to have your equipment on hand and not have to think about whether everything is working properly. This applies to all ski and touring equipment and now is just an ideal time to check all your equipment.

The following is a summary of what kind of mountain accidents take place and with what frequency in Austria.

In the event of an avalanche, the primary focus is on locating buried persons – by sight, sound, avalanche transceiver and probe – and excavating them. When digging out survivers, once the body is located, the first area to concentrate on is the head. It is vital to ensure a supply of oxygen as quickly as possible.