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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Mountainous Terrain Riding
Avalanche Awareness
Avalanches are a matter of timing. A steep slope can be safe one day,
but unsafe the next day due to changing weather and wind conditions.
• Always review the user instructions provided with your safety
equipment and follow the recommendations for maintenance, testing
and use. Always test your safety equipment to ensure it works
properly before riding in mountainous terrain.
• Always store your survival gear in your backpack and wear the
backpack. Do not store your survival gear on the snowmobile.
• Always research current avalanche conditions in your area of
operation before riding. Check with local law enforcement, resort or
lodging personnel, gas station attendants and other riders to learn
about current conditions and any advisories in the area.
• Read and understand the avalanche danger scale. See page 21. Pay
attention to any danger level warnings issued for your area of
operation.
• Always remain alert while riding in mountainous terrain. Be aware of
snowpack conditions above you as you ride. Avalanches can occur at
any time regardless of current condition reports.
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