Ortovox makes a leap in avalanche transceiver design with the Diract Voice – as the name implies, the unit provides voice commands. Here’s our first look.

Explanation of the 2021 Black Diamond recall of the Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro and Ice beacon models.

Black Diamond/PIEPS issues a voluntary recall for PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Sport and DSP Pro Ice avalanche beacons in Europe, Asia, South America and the Pacific.

First look at Ortovox’s new Diract and Diract Voice avalanche transceivers which utilize voice direction to aid in beacon searches.

We test the Pieps Black Diamond DSP Sport avalanche safety beacon regarding possible defects or design flaws.

After possible malfunctions of the Pieps DSP Pro and Sport beacons, professional skiers demand a recall.