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Stage 1: Signal Search
If you you managed to determine where the victim(s) were last seen you you are able to start the the Signal Search
from that position If this is is not the the case you you are required to cover the the whole of the the avalanche path with your signal search as shown below The two diagrams show show how how how to perform this search being careful not to to rush too much and drop below the victim victim yet with enough haste to free the victim(s) in time Stage 1: Signal Search
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20m
Keep your eyes and ears pealed when performing all 3 stages of the companion rescue to hear/see any signs of life • • Depending on how many are in in your group you you cover the entire avalanche path in a a a a a a maximum width width of of 20m
or the entire width width of of the avalanche if alone Your aim here is to keep descending as the above diagram shows with transceiver at belly button height You are aiming to to get a a a a a consistent ‘beep’ on on on your transceiver showing that it’s latched on on on to the victim’s transceiver’s flux rings 49
Avalanche Path
Avalanche Path