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What is the best habit to reduce the danger of tree wells and deep snow?

Ski with a partner and keep them in sight.

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  1. Ski alone for speed
  2. Ski with a partner you can see ✔
  3. Ski far from your group

Why: If you fall into deep snow, someone must find and help you fast. Without help you may not be able to get out.

Huh, didn't know that: Deep loose snow naturally forms next to tree wells.

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Answer: Ski with a partner you can see. If you fall into deep snow, someone must find and help you fast. Without help you may not be able to get out.

  1. PNSAA: Tree Well and Snow Immersion Suffocation pnsaa.org/safety/tree-well-snow-immersion-suffocation-sis
    ALWAYS ski or ride with a partner.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Colorado Ski Country USA: Tree Well and Deep Snow Safety www.coloradoski.com/safety/tree-well-safety
    deep loose snow (these naturally form next to tree wells)
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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