BackRowRumour t1_jegrx3g wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Reply to comment by Phage0070 in ELI5: What are tree wells and why are they dangerous during an avalanche? by Narrev

I legit fell into one because I thought it was a teeny tiny pine tree, not the top of a normal one in deep snow.

I often wonder how I am alive.

AliasNefertiti t1_jegsd55 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:19 PM

glad you are!

BackRowRumour t1_jegsxm1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:23 PM

Thanks random person who has no idea how ghastly I am!

AliasNefertiti t1_jegtd9k wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:26 PM

I know you can read and write and be appreciative and are smart enough to access reddit and empathetic enough to share your story of survival to help someone understand. Dont discount those qualities and abilities. Considering humankind they do move you up "in the ranks".

BackRowRumour t1_jegtunz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Huh. Thanks for explaining. I've got a warm glow now.

ThisHandleIsBroken t1_jegxqcu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:59 PM

well done articulating the metrics by which you can establish baseline qualities. this is a place so easily overlooked.