When you first fall through the ice, you’ll experience a cold shock response, which can be mitigated by breathing slowly and realizing that it’s going to pass.
After the cold shock response passes, I’ll be able to do the second part of my self-rescue
So I spread my arms out and get fully immersed.
Now to get out, instead of trying to pull myself straight up, I’m going to kick my feet and raise them up behind me.
And then kick!
ReWild adds you may need to remove your skis, snowshoes, or even your boots if your attempts to pull yourself up are unsuccessful.
I’m going to kick until I’m flat, but I’m not going to stand up now…
Easy myself forward…
Until I feel like I’m on stronger ice.
Test it
And start moving toward shore.
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