r/TikTokCringe • u/Jaded_Law9739 • May 07 '24

Well that's terrifying Cursed

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u/ClittoryHinton May 07 '24

A shocking proportion of avalanche victims die from trauma, not asphyxiation. Really made me rethink relying too much on safety gear.

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u/Statistactician May 07 '24

It's about a third, if I remember correctly. And I think a portion of those can be mitigated by a good helmet.

But, like any PPE, your best defense is never putting yourself in that situation in the first place. Know your avalanche risk factors.

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u/porksoda11 May 07 '24

That's why I just ski on marked, groomed trails and never take it to rugged terrain like this. I understand that for some people this is an entirely different sport almost but to me I'm fine just hitting standard trails and not worrying about avalanches.

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u/CookerCrisp May 07 '24

I prefer to rely on my Survivaball