Does anyone have a good snow survival stories i need real life expieriences for my class?

Answer 1

In 1985, I climbed Mount Ranier in Washington State. I was 18 years old, and with my buddy who was a year younger. We were experienced "hikers", but only novice mountain climbers (only made a couple of easy climbs previously).

It was late May, and the weather outside was sunny and warm...about 69 degrees F at the bottom, and about 35 near the summit. We began early in the morning at light, climbing the northwest slope (medium difficulty). It was pretty slow going, because it was icey and steep. We had a few items in our packs for "emergency", but mostly food, water, and a change of clothes...NOTHING like what we SHOULD have had. Anyway, a few hours into the climb, the clouds and wind started moving in. We didn't pay much attention, and kind of goofed-off sliding down this glacier, telling jokes, and so in. Before we kenw it, the temperature DROPPED drastically, and it bagan to snow. Before long, it was white-out conditions (snowing so hard you can't see more than a few feet in front of you). That is when we started to take notice, and become "concerned" (should have happened a LONG time ago...). We began to "dig-in", making a snow cave to ride out the storm. This began about 1:30 in the afternoon. It was close to 5:00 p.m. before we were finished with the cave. Out fingers, toes, noses, and ears were NUMB. We climbed into the cave and spread out our gear along to floor. We packed snow together to form a "door" in the top, leaving a small 5" hole for air and a little light. We lit candles to warm the inside of the cave, and allow us to see more clearly. We ate a little food, drank some water, and....um.....well...."snuggled" (no I'm NOT gay) to stay warm. Anyway, we eventually fell asleep.

When I awoke about 9:00 the next morning, the inside of the cave was BLACK...the candles had long since burned out, and the "hole" had filled in with snow overnight. I couldn't tell which way was up and which was down. I had to "spit" on myself (my face) and let it dribble so I could tell whcih way was down (I know, I know it's gross....but it worked !). Once I felt it on my cheek, I know the opposite way was UP ! I punched my fist over and over again against the snow until I poked through ! Then I was BLIND because the sun shown right in the hole into my EYES ! I let out an AHHHHHHH, which woke my buddy. We dug ourselves out, packed our backpacks, set them on the snow under our butts, and slid down the mountain !

We were lucky not to have fallen into a crevass, been buried by an avalanche, died of hypothermia, or gotten lost ! I DID end up with a little frostbite on my toes, and on my ears, but nothing major.

I sitll live within 30 miles of the mountain, and it is the MOST beautiful mountain in the world to me, but I NEVER went back up it...

Answer 2

Hi there It does seem aikido is getting some hammer recently? Firstly before people start sticking their two cents worth in lets look at where it comes from first? Its based on core concepts of koryu jujutsu as is judo bjj and lots of other gendai arts. So fundamentally its techniques are solid! Which brings me to gendai arts or modern do arts. These are japanese arts that for historical reasons are more focused on the DO or personal development on the individual hence why they are trained the way they are. They may not well be trained in what is considered to be a realistic manner because they are about development and not the spirit of fighting. If they were bujutsu arts then that would be a different matter. Like i said the principles are solid but like anything its down to how you use them. There is a sport version of Aikido called tomiki where they compete just like competitors of judo. I have had my shoulder ripped out by the world champion of tomiki whilst doing randori which took a good six months to sort out and my should will never be what it once was. Compare this damage to that of a broken nose or bust lip? Its long term! Everything has its place. Aikdio isnt ever going to be useful in a ufc type environment just as restraining or avoiding a knife attack wont go down too well against a bjj practitioner. The art is fit for purpose hence why its used by lots of law enforcement officers around the world. Does it work for real? Depends on the situation and the individual. If youve resorted to using it then youve missed so much that has happened before it and you could question why as a martial artist that was the case? Maybe the bag at the gym wasnt quite up to explaining that one? The most stupid question ever asked by a novice turning up to class. Do you do any boxing in this art? No its an Aikido class??? Bottom line dont try to turn or use something it wasnt designed for. If you want UFC go train in that. If you want Aikido go do that. Its a personal choice and the choices of the arts you think are important or want to train in will change over the years. Whats so important to a novice isnt a big deal to someone who has trained for decades. The eyes will only see what the mind allows and a novices eyes see differently from the experienced! Best wishes idai

Answer 3

have been thru many snow and ice storms. i would not call it a survival story, however, i have tips to help when the power goes out and the pipes freeze up. The key to any catrostrophe is preparedness. You might want to start out your report with that line. For power outages, make sure you have a manual can opener, flashlights, coleman lanterns, kerosene heaters, a coleman stove for cooking. Fill the bathtub and sinks with water, bottle up as much as you can. At least in a snow or ice storm you can boil the snow or ice. Another plus is that food won't spoil, just sit it on the porch or in the garage. Close off as many rooms as you can for warmth, and sleep in one room if possible. Have a lot of books and board games as ice storms can leave you without power for weeks. Preparedness and stocking up is the best way to survive. When in a state known for blizzards, always carry a blanket, water, some kind of snack, a flashlight , and flare in your car. Also a rope, a white out can get you lost from your front seat to your trunk. Many people has lost sight or touch of their vehicles and died. Tie the rope to the steering wheel and your waist to retrieve items from your trunk. Before running your car for heat, clear the tail pipe from snow to prevent asphyxiation, run the car just enough to get warm and shut it off, before starting it again, clear the area arund the exhaust pipes again . Remain in the car you will be found quicker than wondering off. I know this was not much, just common sense, hope you can use some of it for your report.

Answer 4

I was on guard duty in 1968, in Korea. The 23rd of January it snowed on the mountainside I was guarding. Why guard a mountainside? Who wanted to steal it? Anyway, that day the Pueblo was taken by the North Koreans and the Presidential Palace in Korea was attacked. The security for responded immediately to safeguard all of the airplanes. I was forgotten for 2 days. Not radio, no food, minimum heat. And lots of snow. Finally, I was unaccounted for and some Corporal remembered posting me up on the hill. I sure was cold. Now when people say you do not know what cold really is, I either laugh or blast them.

Answer 5

I think i remember several movies which were snow survival stories. Like Vertical Limit. You could just use some of those - they may not be true, but they are fairly accurate.

Answer 6

Stuart Diver is a real person and he survived .He was trapped for days.I think he has written a book about his survival.This happened at a ski resort in Australia.Many people did not survive but he did.