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POTENTIAL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT - READ
CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP. By signing up for this trip you acknowledge these
risks. Cold-induced injuries Especially during winter conditions, getting cold is a very
real possibility, ranging from frostnip to hypothermia. Cold temperatures,
wind, short days, humidity, and improper clothing and layering system can all
lead to cold-induced injuries. Wilderness Skiing Avalanche Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and
can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain
(e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche
is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss. Terrain ·
Cornice fall ·
Crevasses ·
Cliffs ·
Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree
stumps ·
Creeks ·
Rocks and Boulders ·
Holes and depressions below the snow surface ·
Variable and difficult snow conditions ·
Snowcat roads and road banks ·
Fences and other manmade structures ·
Snow immersion ·
Impact or collision with other persons vehicles
or objects ·
Encounters with domestic or wild animals ·
Loss of balance or control ·
Slips trips and falls ·
Becoming lost or separated from one’s group Communication, rescue and medical treatment ·
Communication can be difficult and in the event
of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available ·
Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of
treatment and transport out of the field ·
If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain
movement to an evacuation point may be slow Boots and binding systems ·
Even when set up correctly, a ski binding might
not release during every fall or may release unexpectedly. The ski boot/binding
system is no guarantee that the skier will not be injured. Non-DIN-certified
bindings, such as pin/tech bindings, present a higher risk of prerelease and/or
injury as they are not designed to the same safety standards as a DINcertified
alpine binding. ·
Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems,
snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended
to release and will not release under normal circumstances. Using such a system
increases the risk of injury and/or death when caught in an avalanche. Other ·
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors ·
Infectious disease contracted through viruses,
bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or
indirect contact ·
Equipment failure ·
Negligent first aid ·
Negligence of other people Mountaineering Rockfall and icefall Rockfall and icefall can be caused by natural forces, or by
people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What
are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death
and can also damage equipment such as ropes. Avalanche Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and
can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain
(e.g. skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche
is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss. Terrain ·
Cornice fall ·
Crevasses ·
Cliffs ·
Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree
stumps ·
Creeks ·
Rocks and Boulders ·
Holes and depressions below the snow surface ·
Variable and difficult walking terrain ·
Snow immersion ·
Impact or collision with other persons persons
or objects ·
Contact with poisonous flora or fauna ·
Encounters with domestic or wild animals ·
Loss of balance or control ·
Slips trips and falls ·
Becoming lost or separated from one’s group Falls and Belaying ·
Mountaineering and ice climbing present the risk
of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or the
ground, which can lead to injury or death. ·
The risk of belay failure is also present, which
can contribute to the risk of a ground fall Communication, rescue and medical treatment ·
Communication can be difficult and in the event
of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available ·
Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of
treatment and transport out of the field
·
If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain
movement to an evacuation point may be slow
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