Colin waited until it was completely silent outside before daring to peek his head out.
The once-dense, snow-covered forest had been flattened by the avalanche. Broken trees were sticking out of the snow everywhere, and the original terrain had changed beyond recognition.
'If I run into this again and there isn't a convenient cave, wouldn't I be dead for sure?'
'What's the best way to survive an avalanche? I should at least have a few backup plans...'
Colin frowned, deep in thought.
"Are we clear to go?" Kase asked from the back. "If we are, then come on back and help your old brother here push the sled, Colin."
"Fine, fine. Someone's gotta be the leader."
Colin jumped back into the cave. He, his companions, and the sled dogs all worked together, pulling from the front and pushing from behind, to force the sled out of the snow-blocked entrance.
He panted heavily, brushing the loose snow off his clothes.
