Tag: Transceiver
December 13th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
PIEPS Pro BT and Powder BT Transceiver – Sneak Peek
Bluetooth technology is becoming fully integrated in the smart devices we use today, and the PIEPS Pro BT and Powder BT are among the first to utilize Bluetooth technology in an avalanche…
October 29th, 2018 | Dave Norona
Get Avy Savvy! Avalanche Gear and Training 101
It’s a fresh season with new dreams and goals. However, before heading deep into the backcountry, it’s time to arm yourself with information about avalanche gear and training! Now is also the…
October 22nd, 2018 | Kirsten Armleder
Mistakes I’ve Made in Avalanche Terrain
I've made some serious mistakes in avalanche terrain, and I knew damn well they were bad ideas at the time I made them. Thankfully, nobody was hurt—but they could have been. In…
May 22nd, 2018 | Nicole Matei
Tequila Mockingbird? Choice Summer Reading for Sledders
While you may be all aboard that cabin-country life, don’t let your train of thought get stalled at the station this summer. Here is some iron-clad summer reading, just the ticket to…
March 10th, 2016 | Nadine Overwater
The Avalanche Safety Disconnect
Remembering back to the days when I first started riding backcountry, I can honestly admit that I was somewhat naïve when it came to avalanche safety. I wore a transceiver and had a…
June 11th, 2015 | Mountain Sledder
Chris Burandt And Matt Entz Talk Avalanche Airbags
Shredders Chris and Matt took time out of a May ride to talk about avalanche safety, their airbag of choice and why they like them. Matt talks about wearing a vest-style pack, stating,…