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Toggle navigation Tree Well and Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) What Is a SISTree WellsWhen & WhereWhat To DoPrevention & EquipmentSIS By The Numbers Report a SIS A tree well / snow immersion suffocation accident can happen when a skier or snowboarder falls – usually headfirst – into a tree well or deep loose snow and becomes immobilized and trapped under the snow and suffocates. More Info... SIS Website Terms and Disclaimer The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by a combination of authors in the ski industry and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, or related graphics and video contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is t strictly at your own risk. In no event will the authors be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data, personal injury, or even death, arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website or the information shared on this website.Through this website you may be able to link to other websites which are not under our control. The inclusion of any links does not imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, the authors take no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues. Copyright © 2016 Tree Well and Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) InformationContent & photos © Copyright:SIS Helpers NWUsed by expressed permission only.Photos by: Marco Tomasello, Gwyn Howat, Paul Baugher and courtesy of Crystal Mountain & Mt. BakerEducational SIS videos by:Sam Giffin at Right On Brother Film http://www.rightonbrother.com For questions or comments about this content, please contact:Paul Baugher Director Northwest Avalanche Institute [email protected](253) 508-1898 cell Gwyn HowatOperations Manager MBSA1420 Iowa StreetBellingham, WA 98229[email protected]360-734-6771 Report a SIS Technical Notes You are welcome to link to this site for educational purposes only. Linking to, or referencing this SIS safety information is in no way an endorsement by the authors of other sites, other SIS information or safety equipment. © 2022 Tree Well and Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) · Log in