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If thinking in going off-piste this season, you MUST be safe aware. Henry’s Avalanche Talk

My son learning the basics of finding a transceiver on the snow. Henry's Avalanche Talk course on Wimbledon Common.

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Thinking in going off-piste this season? Then why don’t you attend a HAT course before? This is what I have just done yesterday with my oldest son in Wimbledon Common.

Henry’s Avalanche Talk has been around for 25 years trying to explain those people wanting to venture to the great outdoors how to be safe with practical tips. He and his team explain to you in an easy way of what you need to be aware to be safe.

The Ortovox transceiver we've used for this course of Henry's Avalanche Talk. If thinking in going off-piste this season, you MUST be safe aware.
The Ortovox transceiver we’ve used for this course of Henry’s Avalanche Talk. If thinking in going off-piste this season, you MUST be safe aware.

They have a checklist depending on what you will do:

*Where you go:

  • 30°-degree slope
  • Rating and bulletin
  • Recent activity

*How you go

  • Terrain traps
  • Distances
  • Islands of safety

*Prep for rescue

  • Safety equipment
  • Training
  • Human Factors

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