Safety, Operator safety – Polaris Indy 340 Touring User Manual

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Avalanches

Snowmobilers should always be properly

trained and equipped before traveling in

mountainous terrain:
• Take an avalanche class
• Travel with experienced people
• Travel on designated trails
• Make sure each person is equipped

with a shovel, probe and avalanche

beacon.

You don't have to be snowmobiling on a slope for an avalanche to

occur. Be aware that all of the snow is connected. You may be riding on

a flat slope or snow covered road, but if the snowpack above is unstable

enough you can trigger an avalanche on a steeper slope above you.

Always be aware of snow conditions above you as you travel in moun-

tainous terrain.

Before riding in mountainous terrain, call or log on to your local ava-

lanche advisory to get current weather and snow stability information.

For more information about avalanche training and avalanche condi-

tions, contact local law enforcement in your area, or visit either the

American Avalanche Association online at www.americanavalancheas-

sociation.org or the U.S. Forest Service National Avalanche Center at

www.avalanche.org.

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