Overview of recommended avalanche rescue shovels, for ski touring and backcountry mountaineering. Light weight and strong.
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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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Early season snow is a double edged sword — powder turns in October can be an indication of a persistent weak layer come January.
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or backcountry traveling newb, avalanche education is crucial. Check out this resource list from the Utah Avalanche Center.
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Pre-season steps to a fully functioning beacon It’s 8:00 pm and you are trying to get your gear together for that first tour of the year — do you know where your beacon is? And if you did finally find…
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CalTopo offers a variety of tools for navigating avalance terrain. Here, a breakdown of the most essential features for the backcountry ski tourer.
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