Low temperatures and expected snowfall They have put the Generalitat firefighters on alert, who have resorted to social networks to spread a series of tips on the use of snowshoes in the coming days. In a video, the official of the organization’s Special Actions Group, Francesc Martínez, and other members of the Federation of Excursionist Organizations of Catalonia give different useful recommendations.
Sorts with neu raquetes are common in this season of low temperatures.
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Although the use of snowshoes is simple and low risk, it is necessary to take into account that It is practiced exclusively in winter. It is a station that stands out for unstable weatherespecially in the mountains, where weather phenomena such as fog, ice, snow and rocks appear. For this reason, before practicing it, apart from consult the weather forecast and the avalanche danger bulletinthere are a number of tips to keep in mind.
As a first recommendation, mention is made of the fact that never go alone and practice the sport preferably in the company of an expert person who can help and advise. The route planning It is also a factor that must be considered. always taking into account the capabilities and techniques of the group. If you do not have much experience in the mountains, it is recommended go through well-signposted circuits and of little difficulty, and you always have to look for reference points and maintain contact with the group.
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Regarding the material, to avoid accidents, it’s recommended take extreme precautions, be well equipped for the cold and carry an AVD (avalanche victim detection device), a shovel, and a probe for problems with detachments. In addition, it must be taken into account that on a very steep slope, the snow will be hard or icy, and therefore the racket clamp will not be enough. In this case conventional clamps are used. As a last piece of advice, it is mentioned that In case of emergency, call 112.
For the realization of this video, the Federation of Excursionist Organizations of Catalonia has had the collaboration of the meteorological service of Catalonia meteo.cat.