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PAGE 12, TtII RSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1972,,WHITBY FREE PRE SS tips..a. Clothing- Proper clothing is the mnost important factor in the enjoynient of any oLtdoor winter recrea- tion and snowinobiling is no exception. It should be warm and windproof, yet light and sufficiently flexible not to impede move- ment. Insulated footwear is a great comfort and fleece-lined or insulated leather or plastic rnitts are the rnost practical. An approved crash helmet should be worn at ail times when oper- ating a snownobile. Re- member, head injuries are often fatalA woolen liner with attaehed face mask may be advisable under the helmet in ex- treme temperatures. Shatter - proof, tinted goggles proteet the eyes and improve the siglit during daylight hours. Do flot wear loose scarves or clothing which eould becomne tangled in moving parts. Y Take every precaution to keep clottîing and footwear dry. Do not become over - heated. Loosen clothing at the throat to allow warm \air to escape as ncs sary. Watch for frostbîes when out in below zero and Equipment teinperatures. They wilI appear as white spots most frequently on cex- posed parts such as cars, nose and eheeks. It is advisable for memibers of a party to watch eachi other for these danger signs.1 Minor frostbites caný be thawed out witli the heat fromn a warm hlanid or a warrm compress if available. Do îîot rub with snow or massage as this will damage the frozen skin tissue. Ex- tensive frostbite should have expert medical treatmient as soon as possible. An extra drive-beit sioLlId be carried like a spare, tire plus spark plugs withi the necessary tools for installation. This is basic equipment for even casual snow- mnobiling W'ithin ready reach of outside assis- *tance. But for distant safaris in remote areas, the list is much longer. 1. A pair of snowshioes or skis for each passen- ger. This isjust as neces- sary as lîfjackets in a boat if stranded miles froni the nearest snow- ploughed road. litATSULATOR INTRODUCES I 2-OLT ELEC'TRIC SUITS You cati now sit ini a circle of' licat and be insulated t'roni cold without any expense or trouble. Hcatsulator's. exclusive ncwly paten ted heated clothing, uses proven physioiogical prin- ciples to con trol the distribution of heat to A parts otf the body, includîng thie extremities. This produet frorn Vista-TIherîn Pro- ducts %vorks as an ideal second suit for overnighit winter eam pers. 2. Emnergency fuel siîp- ply. 3. A lîight-weîgnit block and tackle with 50 feet of ¼'1-inch nylon rope. LOST?0 Play If an emergecy should arise sucli as a breakdown or beeoming lost which requires ex- istence under winer sur- vival conditions flicl'irst inmportant rulJe is DON'T PANIC! This is Vital to survival. 1. Conserve lood and energy, and tzike ca,,reilll stock olf the situation. 2. Lighit a l'ire. This will keep you warrn and ýat- tract the attention of' rescuers on the ground or in the air. This could mean tlhe différence between abandoning your nma- chine or continuing your trek if badly stuck. 4. Topographical mnap of area to be travelled and com pass. 5. Ha-ind - axe, hunting knifé, waterproof coni- tailler of'îimatches and a snmall pan or kettie. 6. Dchydrated emergen- ey rations and soine tea bags. Black tea is more energizing than coffee for m-ost people. Always keep these in reserve for an emergency. 7. A compact first aid mcd fical kit. 8. A smiall-sized, water- proof' tarpaulin and space-type survival Hlan- ket. It cool 3. If, a siiel ter is needed, il cati be made with 51)0w, )oles, evergreen bouglis or allything thit will break Clic wind. A poison eau l)e q uite coni Ion able wi th Ca lire huilt tl refleet into an ernergetncy shielter even in suh - z/ero) tempera- tu rcs. 4. 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