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RE: Snowpocalypse Survival Challenge Day 3
As an avid snowboarder, I’ve been taught to swim against the current of the avalanche, much like you would in a river. The goal here is to remain as close to the surface as possible when the avalanche stops, so as to be visible and not completely buried deep in snow.
The odds of surviving an avalanche must be very slim. But given these options, I'd reject # 1, because that's almost like surfing the avalanche into oblivion (my own oblivion, that is).
I'd reject #3, because that seems like I'd just be rolling with the snow, as it inevitably gets deeper and deeper. Instead of letting it "carry" me, I'd be letting it "bury" me.
That leaves #2. It sure won't be easy, but I believe it will increase my chances of survival, even if every so slightly.