“Then there is the reality, when an avalanche happens it goes without saying that the emotions are so intense that your common sense goes out the window.”
You might be well versed in snow science and the art of studying conditions to avoid high risk avalanche areas but are you mentally prepared to control your emotions and avoid panicked decisions if your party experiences a slide? Take a lesson from snowboarding’s resident big mountain Jedi, Xavier de le Rue, on how to keep your wits and work in an efficient and coordinated manner for the best chances of survival: