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When digging out a buried partner, which side should you dig from?

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  1. From downhill of them
  2. From directly uphill of them
  3. Straight down from on top of them

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References

  1. Avalanche.org: Strategic shoveling avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/avalanche-search-and-rescue/strategic-shoveling Checked 2026-10-10.

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