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Alpine tour safety


Rope on the glacier
( Anseilen am gletscher Reb på Gletsjer )

Rope up will be done through an 8 knot and carbines with seal (HMS carabineer).
Distances between the rope partners:
3-persons roped: 12 m
4-personse roped or larger: 10 m
During the 3 person rope, break knots must also be used.
Helicopter Air Rescue Six golden rules
( Hubschrauber Flugrettung Sechs goldene Regeln Helikopter luft redning Seks gyldne regler )

1) Both arms upward, palms facing inwards, the marshal stands with his back against the wind.
2) Special precautions: No loose objects left lying
3) the eye contact is important to the pilot on the approach. Dashed zone entered only when stationary rotor.
4) Approaching the helicopter only from the front and in a lower posture
5) approach to the helicopter only from the valley side.
6) Be careful of antennas, skis, probe length, etc. objects bear horizontally to the helicopter
Reference
http://www.oeamtc.at/