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Show "Survival in Snow" Tips Available If you plan to work or play in remote s n o w-covered mountain areas this winter, the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) has a publication that may be of interest to you, "Survival In Snow." SCS, as one of its activities, operates a network of snow courses in the West approximately 16 0 snow courses in Utah, with 12 being in Summit County. Many federal, state and local agencies cooperate and contribute con-tribute to this work. Snow data and other related information are gathered in the high mountains by snow surveyors during the winter months. 1 This information provides the basis for forecasting the amount of water that will be available for use from the streams and reservoirs dur-ino dur-ino the coming spring and summer months.. It is essential essen-tial that those collecting the data know how to survive in snow. You can obtain a free copy of "Survival In Snow" by contacting Carlos Garcia, your local SCS district conservationist at Coalville, Dearden Building, Phone 336-2271. To survive overnight or for a week' or more in the mountains in the winter, you must understand the problems prob-lems you will have to face and know what to do about them. "Survival In Snow" will show you how to protect and shelter yourself from the most severe winter snow storms and cold temperatures temper-atures should you happen to become lost or be delayed overnight while at work or play in the snow. |