Tag: beacon

Why is Avalanche Safety Gear So Expensive?

This post was first published in August 2021. The gold standard of…

Martin Kuprianowicz

Verbier, Switzerland, Report: On Snow During the Freeride World Tour Weekend

Report from Friday, March 21, 2025 The morning after the final stop…

Brett Ploss

CAIC Begins Daily Forecasts as Avalanche Season Kicks Off

Last week, a snowstorm dropped over 20 inches in many parts of…

Kenneth Condon

Debunking the ‘Phone Interfering With Avalanche Transceiver’ Myth

In short โ€” NO, your phone will not affect your transceiverโ€™s ability…

Tate Sundberg

Avalanche Safety Check with SCOTT Sports

Brought to you by SCOTT Sportsย  Beacon, check. Probe, check. Shovel, check.…

Alex K

How Well Do You Know How To Use Your Avalanche Beacon? | Part 2: Multiple Burials

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week This is the second installment…

Mike Bartholow

Ortovox Launches New Avalanche Beacon with Voice Navigation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exaK-7e-rek&feature=emb_title Ortovox just released a revolutionary new avalanche beacon that prompts and…

Dominic Gawel

Electronic Noise: How Your Smartphone May Affect Your Avalanche Beacon’s Performance

Avalanche transceivers are the most important piece of gear we use in…

Jason Ringenberg