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Tequila Mockingbird? Choice Summer Reading for Sledders
May 22, 2018 | Nicole Matei
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 improve your braapcountry skills before the snow flies.Read More
Ortovox Transceiver Recall Issued for 3+ Model as Preventative Measure
May 17, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
An Ortovox transceiver recall has been issued for the brand’s Ortovox 3+ avalanche transceiver running version 2.1 software. All other Ortovox transceivers—and 3+ models running different software versions—are unaffected. The recall will officially begin May 25, 2018, and there is no cost to Ortovox 3+ owners, including any for shipping. … Read More
Time to Consider the Condition of Your Gear
October 2, 2017 | Curtis Pawliuk
What about your emergency kit? There is a pile of info on these online and I encourage you to do a search. Being prepared and as comfortable as possible in an emergency situation can make a big difference in the final outcome. A few of my must-haves besides the obvious are a bivy sack, small cook stove, flares and two-way reliable communication that can reach the outside world.Read More
Mammut Barryvox S & Barryvox Avalanche Transceiver Video Review
September 8, 2017 | Mountain Sledder
Some key improvements include an increased 70m search strip width, which can improve search times. Also, the interface on both transceivers has been completely redesigned to help simplifying searching technique in a rescue scenario. Combined, these improvements should drastically affect search and rescue times.Read More
The Avalanche Safety Disconnect
March 10, 2016 | Nadine Overwater 20
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 shovel and probe in my pack, and I thought I knew what I was doing. But it wasn’t … Read More
Chris Burandt And Matt Entz Talk Avalanche Airbags
June 11, 2015 | Mountain Sledder
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, “I like that it gets really tight around me and it just keeps the load that’s within my … Read More
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