Chapter 74 The Cold Season is Terrifying
Forty minutes passed quickly. Although Yuanyuan felt cold, she didn't feel dizzy or nauseous like she did during her first training session, and she was quite happy.
"Instructor Li, I made it! Wasn't that much better than last time?"
"great!"
Instructor Li's eyes were full of approval. "Next, the second item: plant identification! Look over there, everyone. We've simulated the snowy environment of the beast world's cold season and planted some cold-resistant plants."
Many of these are plants I heard about this morning, and some are poisonous. You need to be able to distinguish them and not mistake them for other plants!
"Okay!"
...
After the low-temperature training ended, the sun was still very strong outside the training room.
After going from minus twenty degrees Celsius to over thirty degrees Celsius, Yuanyuan felt warm and comfortable all over, and couldn't help but stretch.
After basking in the sun for about ten minutes, Yuanyuan led the group to the next learning location.
As soon as she arrived at the door, the geology team's instructor came out to greet her. "Yuanyuan, the new course is about to begin. This time, the teacher has prepared a geological model simulating the cold season of the Beast World, specifically to talk about how to deal with risks such as ice fissures, avalanches, and permafrost collapse..."
"Okay, I understand!"
Soon the group arrived at the special classroom, where they were still having the same class, except that there was now a large sand table model.
"Yuanyuan, look at this sand table. What's different about it compared to the last one?"
“I know, teacher. Last time, the mountains and trees were about the rainy season. This time, not only is there a desert, but the trees and flowers on the mountains and grasslands are also covered with snow.”
"Hmm, not bad."
The mentor introduced her to the various scenes in the sand table.
He only continued speaking after seeing that she had remembered everything.
"During the cold season, the temperature is low and the ground freezes very hard, but it may be hollow underneath, making it easy for ice cracks to form."
Yuanyuan blinked and listened very attentively.
He then pointed to another spot, saying, "Avalanches are prone to occur in places with steep slopes on snow-covered mountains."
"Teacher, what is an avalanche?"
"An avalanche is caused by the vibration of snow on the mountain, excessive snow accumulation, or warming weather. A large amount of snow slides down, just like a mudslide, which is fast and violent and can bury people, houses, and even trees."
Yuanyuan gaped in shock. "Then, what if I accidentally bump into it?"
According to her advisor, she has no way to escape.
"If you do encounter one, run towards the avalanche. Remember not to run with or towards the avalanche, and avoid areas with gullies."
"If you accidentally get caught in the snow, quickly throw off your backpack, protect your head and neck with your hands, lean forward and paddle like you're swimming, and try not to sink."
"If you're unlucky enough to get buried, remember to spit out the snow from your mouth first, and use your hands to clear the snow around your nose and mouth to avoid blocking your breathing and suffocating."
At this point, you shouldn't struggle blindly; save your energy by occasionally shouting for help.
"Mentor, do you think anyone will come to save me if I'm buried in the Beast World?"
The problem is, the orcs don't know how to save them either!
"..."
"Don't worry, orcs are also very smart. They experience a three-month-long cold season every year and have their own ways of coping with it."
Yuanyuan nodded.
"Let's continue,"
He pointed to a deep crack on the sand table, covered with a thin layer of white sand, which at first glance looked no different from the surrounding ground.
"This is an ice crevasse. The surface is covered by snow and looks very smooth, but if you step on it accidentally, you will fall in!"
"Yuanyuan, remember, when walking in the snow, always use a long branch or a probing stick to feel the way. If you insert the probing stick without any resistance, or feel that there's hollow space underneath, quickly back away; that's an ice crevasse!"
"What if you really fall? Can you climb back up by yourself?"
"Don't panic if you fall,"
"Ice crevasses are usually vertical. After falling in, grab the ice walls on both sides of the crevice and try to stabilize your body. Don't struggle, because the more you struggle, the deeper you will fall!"
Then look around for any protruding icicles, grab onto them, and slowly climb up.
Yuanyuan opened her eyes wide, looking blank. This is too difficult!
If she falls, by the time she realizes it, she'll be at the bottom, and she won't have time to think about grabbing something to steady herself.
"If you don't have any tools, use your hands to pry open the cracks in the ice wall and slowly move upwards. Make sure you hold on tight, or you might not be able to get back up if you fall."
"..."
"Teacher, do you have those ropes that you see on TV, which you can swing and they'll stick firmly into the ground or a crack in the rocks?"
She felt that the latter was more reliable.
"Yes, the instructor will prepare it for you and teach you how to use it."
That piqued her interest.
Once she learns, she can do what she does in TV dramas: swing a rope and go to the other side of the mountain.
The instructor then pointed to another spot, above which stood a steep, snow-capped mountain.
"This is an avalanche-prone area!"
The snow layer is very loose in this location, and even a slight tremor could trigger an avalanche. Try not to stay on steep slopes.
If you hear a rumbling sound from the mountain or see snow sliding down, quickly run to a flat area to the side or lie down on the ground with your hands covering your head.
Protect your head and neck, and try to keep your body close to the ground. Being buried in snow during an avalanche is the most dangerous thing, so you must escape as quickly as possible!
The tutor, worried that she wouldn't remember, explained it again.
Yuanyuan looked at the snow-capped mountains on the sand table and felt a little scared.
The cold season is terrifying.
"Besides crevasses and avalanches, there are other risks."
There's more?
"It's the permafrost we just mentioned. Permafrost freezes very hard in winter, but in spring, as the temperature rises, the surface permafrost begins to thaw."
However, it's important to note that only the surface permafrost is melting; if the underlying permafrost hasn't thawed, it will create a 'thaw mudflow,' causing the ground to collapse...
Therefore, when building a shelter in a permafrost region, it is essential to choose a flat location without cracks.
Ideally, choose a spot near rocks or dead trees, as the permafrost in these areas is more stable and less prone to collapse!
He then showed everyone a video demonstrating how to save oneself from crevasses and avoid avalanches.
They also taught Yuanyuan how to make a simple walking stick out of wood, how to use an ice axe to chisel ice walls, and how to tie a safety rope.
In this way, only Yuanyuan was unaware of this. As the most outstanding special forces soldiers, Chen Youwei and the others were already familiar with this common knowledge. The course was mainly aimed at Yuanyuan, so that she could absorb more knowledge and be safer when doing missions in the Beast World.
Yuanyuan understood this as well, which is why she watched it very carefully.
Finally, the instructor took out some tools: "This is a trekking pole, this is an ice axe, and this is a safety rope. You can try them out later and get familiar with how to use them."
"Okay, okay!"
"Let's try out the pathfinding stick first and get a feel for it,"
Her tutor found her a small walking stick, and Yuanyuan held the walking stick and gently explored the simulated snowy sand table.
Experiencing things firsthand is completely different from listening to a lecture; it allows for a more direct and intuitive understanding.
Sometimes it probes into a hard spot, sometimes it probes into an empty spot...
"Remember, while these tools are useful, the most important thing is to be careful and cautious."
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