I learnt that by practical experience 21 years ago. Driving home through
Aberdeenshire I was caught in a white-out, and the car slid gently off the
road and into the ditch because I couldn't see that there was a slight
right-hand bend. I'd just passed a farm and went back to phone for help.
Eventually it got dark, and there was a power cut, so the whole country was
pitch dark. The farmer's wife insisted I stay the night, and asked if I had
overnight things. The farmer linked arms with me and we walked the 100 yards
or so to the car and back to get my bag. On the way I realised that if I had
tried to walk those 100 yards alone and in a pitch-black whiteout (if you
see what I mean) I'd have been dead. Now I never go anywhere in winter
without a sleeping bag, and if I ever get stuck again I will definitely stay
put in the car.


Staying in a bothy in the same county once I had a 100m trip to get
water, and used a reverse compass bearing to find myway back to the
building in the snow..

I have heard tales of folk in similar situations being led to saftey
by following the sound of pipes being played.

Driving snow is very disorienting, especially at night.



Richard Webb

In article ,
RJ Webb writes:
I have heard tales of folk in similar situations being led to saftey
by following the sound of pipes being played.

Bagpipes? Wouldn't there be a risk that they would try to get away from
the sound?
--
John Hall
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts;
but if he will be content to begin with doubts,
he shall end in certainties." Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

In article ,
RJ Webb writes:
I have heard tales of folk in similar situations being led to saftey
by following the sound of pipes being played.

Bagpipes? Wouldn't there be a risk that they would try to get away from
the sound?
--
John Hall
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts;
but if he will be content to begin with doubts,
he shall end in certainties." Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

In article ,
RJ Webb writes:
I have heard tales of folk in similar situations being led to saftey
by following the sound of pipes being played.

Bagpipes? Wouldn't there be a risk that they would try to get away from
the sound?
--
John Hall
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts;
but if he will be content to begin with doubts,
he shall end in certainties." Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

In article ,
RJ Webb writes:
I have heard tales of folk in similar situations being led to saftey
by following the sound of pipes being played.

Bagpipes? Wouldn't there be a risk that they would try to get away from
the sound?
--
John Hall
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts;
but if he will be content to begin with doubts,
he shall end in certainties." Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Quoting from message
posted on 24 Feb 2005 by RJ Webb
I would like to add:


Driving snow is very disorienting, especially at night.

It's as though driving into the centre of an never-ending chrysanthemum
and I find it hypnotic.

--
....ElaineJ... Briallen Gifts/Cards catalogue at http://www.briallen.co.uk
....Kinetic... Corn Dollies, Cards, Coasters, Mousemats, Kids' Tshirts
...StrongArm.. Jones' Pages at http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones
....RISC PC... Corwen, North Wales; Steam Traction;CMMGB&Yukon Volunteers.

Quoting from message
posted on 24 Feb 2005 by RJ Webb
I would like to add:


Driving snow is very disorienting, especially at night.

It's as though driving into the centre of an never-ending chrysanthemum
and I find it hypnotic.

--
....ElaineJ... Briallen Gifts/Cards catalogue at http://www.briallen.co.uk
....Kinetic... Corn Dollies, Cards, Coasters, Mousemats, Kids' Tshirts
...StrongArm.. Jones' Pages at http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones
....RISC PC... Corwen, North Wales; Steam Traction;CMMGB&Yukon Volunteers.

Quoting from message
posted on 24 Feb 2005 by RJ Webb
I would like to add:


Driving snow is very disorienting, especially at night.

It's as though driving into the centre of an never-ending chrysanthemum
and I find it hypnotic.

--
....ElaineJ... Briallen Gifts/Cards catalogue at http://www.briallen.co.uk
....Kinetic... Corn Dollies, Cards, Coasters, Mousemats, Kids' Tshirts
...StrongArm.. Jones' Pages at http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones
....RISC PC... Corwen, North Wales; Steam Traction;CMMGB&Yukon Volunteers.

Quoting from message
posted on 24 Feb 2005 by RJ Webb
I would like to add:


Driving snow is very disorienting, especially at night.

It's as though driving into the centre of an never-ending chrysanthemum
and I find it hypnotic.

--
....ElaineJ... Briallen Gifts/Cards catalogue at http://www.briallen.co.uk
....Kinetic... Corn Dollies, Cards, Coasters, Mousemats, Kids' Tshirts
...StrongArm.. Jones' Pages at http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones
....RISC PC... Corwen, North Wales; Steam Traction;CMMGB&Yukon Volunteers.