76 doesn't need to be told to hold on, having already wrapped his arms around the tree trunk, his legs straddling the branch that he's on as he braces for impact. While this is a simulation, the technology is good enough that it feels real. His heart is definitely racing as he watches the onslaught of snow come toward them.

While he's no expert on avalanches, this one seems pretty strong, and soon enough it's on them. Once it's there he tightens his grip, and the tree jerks and sways from the impact, but it holds strong. With all the noise and the effort that it takes to just hold on, he can't check on his sim partner, but the avalanche is moving quickly. Soon enough this will all be over.