With a debris field the size of three football fields, Adam Savage made for a small target while demonstrating the search capabilities of avalanche dogs on MythBusters.  Along with an experienced handler, avalanche dogs can no doubt expedite search operations in an avalanche burial situation but should not be the first line of defense.  Please take your own avalanche training seriously and KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

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