The marketplace for avalanche bags expands. A few weeks back, we received some spreadsheets from Ortovox providing a useful overview of comparative weights.

Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two get-it-done brands, have collaborated on a new avy airbag system called LiTRIC™. The supercapacitor technology will be housed in a series of new airbag packs from each respective brand.

The aggressive push for shovel, beacon, probe as mandatory safety gear is clear. Chris Van Tilburg asks if it is time for airbags to be added to that list.

The Black Diamond Jetforce UL 26 trends towards the lighter side of avalanche airbag offerings. Looking for a gas canister avalanche pack to complement your more minimalist style? This pack might fit the bill.

February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.

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?