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turniphat t1_jegxfjx wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:57 PM

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

You can't dig because it's hard packed snow / ice that's been there for months. You also can't really move your arms because you are stuck upside down in a small area next to the tree.