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| Security |
Please, take care and be aware of the following:
Especially
in the summer season danger might
come from: |
| traffic:
many fervent climbing trackers exploit this time of year; correspondingly
high is the frequency. Pay special attention to timing, as delays from
co-climbers may occur. Also regard others; unleashing of stones may cause
detrimental effects. Protect yourself from falling stones. |
| weather:
Tendency for thunderstorms is high in summer, a weather change might occur
literally in minutes. |
clothing/food supply:
sun protection and adequate drink supply are essential. Summery conditions
might tempt you into reducing backpack size. But a quick weather change
in alpine altitudes will show how a wind jacket/pocket mac is an absolute
must on any tour..
Before you venture out inquire about actual weather conditions at the
pit-face.. |
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| Thunderstorms |
even with meticulous preparation concerning
weather surveillance you could still get caught in an alpine storm. There's
plenty of general advice!
| Despite the threatening
thunder - DON'T PANIC! Stay cool and mediate that to the whole rope team.
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| If there is no chance to get from the
ferrata, keep your cabs locked in. You should never risk a downfall.
You might be affected even by the side effects and if not locked in
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| Observe the weather carefully
and look for shelter in time. It's hazardous when a bluish shine appears
on metallic objects eg. mountain peak cross or when a tingling sensation
on the skin i.e.. ruffled up hair, occurs. This means you're in field
of extreme voltage. |
| When in a group - look
for shelter separately, don't stay together! That's not alway psychological
easy, but it's essential. Pay attention to this advice as its of great
importance.. |
If possible leave the
steal rope and seek a safe place. By no means risk a fall.
Shelter is found in ...
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a trough, a hollow
way, a cave; |
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inside the forest,
but not next to solitary trees; |
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on a flat field by
sitting on the ground; a closed foot position is important; |
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of strickable objects,
keep at least a 3 meter distance. |
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Within the limits of your possibilities
- Keep away from:
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peaks, crests, watery
furrows; |
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solitary trees, small
tree group, rocks; |
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edges of forest which
has high trees; |
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in the vicinity of
vertical wall; |
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metallic fences; |
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metallic equipment
(if possible separate and deposit it within a secure distance) |
You can find further information on
lightning dangers at
Austrian Lightning Detection
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Rock fall |
Raised risk of falling
rocks is in spring! Some parts of the climbing routes are not cleaned
then. The freezing and melting cycle loosens even the firmest rock.
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Increased danger of
rock fall:
Above us are ibexes, red deer, chamois and the routes are often heavily
populated. Even the cautioust of climbers might loosen a stone which can
become fatal for the followers, even when they are protected by a helmet.
Therefore be cautious, watch the vicinity, listen (listening to music
on headphones impairs your perceptions). Make yourself and the group realize
this so that others aren't endangered by your rock fall.
Great danger comes from rope teams. As their dangling ropes over edges
or rocks loosens stones easily.. |
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Alpine Emergency Signals |
Give a visual or acoustic signal SIX
TIMES per minute at regular intervals. Wait one minute. Repeat until
a reply is received.
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Reply:
Visual or acoustic signal given three times per minute at regular
intervals. |
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