History of the avalanche safety beacon transceiver, Skadi was the first effective unit, invented around 1971 by John Lawton and Ed LaChapelle
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Recalls or not, skier/rider trust with PPE manufacturers is critical. It is a two-way street with many moving parts. The bottom line: PPE gear must work. WildSnow explores recent and past gear recalls and what we can learn. (This is part one of a two-part series.)
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Imagine you are stuck at a hut. You usually sport both an avalanche beacon transceiver and an airbag backpack. But this time you only get one or the other. Which would you choose?
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A nod to the Ramer Echo Avalanche Transceiver, a 1980s ski touring gem of a transceiver that’s lightweight with long battery life.
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In depth analysis and testing of Mammut Barryvox S avalanche rescue beacon, result is full review.
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Historical view of avalanche cord used for safety and rescue in snow avalanches, up through 1960s until electronic beacons took over.
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Avalanche beacon philosophy and new improved beacons by Mammut: Barryvox and Barryvox S.
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ISPO 2015 overview for backcountry skiing and ski touring gear, including seeing new Arcteryx avalanche airbag.
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Scarpa announces new 2012-13 AT boots for backcountry skiing.
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Rescue beacons and satellite sat phones have room for improvement in ski touring and mountaineering environments, and all other backcountry.
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Grizzly bear attack safety in Alaska.
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Dynafit FT12 Vertical, backcountry skiing binding, detailed review covers binding internals and mechanicals. Evaluation of strength and opinion about improvements. 2008/2009 model.
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News from Colorado backcountry skiing, including 24 Hours of Sunlight, and Ed LaChapelle passes.
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2006 Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon review for backcountry skiing and mountaineering.
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Executing Public Land Recreation — Lethal Injection Could Take Away Your Fun
by Lou Dawsonby Lou DawsonRecreation on public lands is not a right, and in some cases not even a privilege — read about the forces arrayed against the fun you take for granted in National Forest or Park.