Garmin released data last week about 10,000 inReach SOS triggerings. Let’s check it out, as many of us carry personal GPS satellite communicators.

As a navigation tool, CalTopo offers a complex feature set that sometimes takes time to hone. With a little savvy, CalTopo offers some hidden gems to make backcountry skiing/riding trip planning more useful. Here are three specific features to dial in your ski and winter climbing plans.

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.)

“BCA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, is issuing a voluntary recall of a small number of Tracker4 units due to a switch plastics production issue.”

For an off-the-grid satellite communication device, the Zoleo offers a solid build to survive a backcountry beatdown for most ski adventures.

Let the safety checks ensue. 72 hours in, here’s the burning question: what does a passed test mean in terms of day-to-day in-the-field beacon reliability?