Category: Mountain Safety
January 18th, 2023 | Patrick Winlsow
Every SINGLE Item I Bring Snowmobiling in the Mountains
Mountain Sledder editor Pat goes through, one-by-one, every item he packs daily for snowmobiling in the mountains. Check out the video for all items and a brief explanation of why he chooses…
December 27th, 2022 | Martina Halik
In the Trenches With AvCan’s North Rockies Field Team
Throughout the day, we take note of weather factors, such as how strong the winds are, or how much it’s snowing. We’ll often perform snowpack tests to get a better sense of…
December 21st, 2022 | Curtis Pawliuk
Avalanche Transceiver Interference From Electronic Devices – What To Do
There have been so many posts on social media lately about avalanche transceiver interference from electronic devices. This is good discussion because it is a real problem, and many people still seem…
October 24th, 2022 | Mountain Sledder
How to Read the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES)
The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) is a system of rating backcountry terrain by its potential to produce avalanches. It will help you know if the terrain in the area you’re planning…
October 14th, 2022 | Mountain Sledder
Here’s what Avalanche Canada’s New Forecasting System Will Look Like
There's a new Avalanche Canada forecasting system which allow the organization to provide more accurate, localized forecasts to the public.
September 16th, 2022 | Mountain Sledder
Ski-Doo Supports Free Avalanche Awareness Seminars for All Riders
This marks the fourteenth year of Ski-Doo providing free avalanche awareness seminars across North America, in which more than 23,000 snowmobilers have attended to learn more about riding safe in the backcountry.
June 6th, 2022 | Mountain Sledder
Arctic Cat Partners with AIARE to Support Avalanche Education
Arctic Cat has announced a partnership with AIARE to support and promote avalanche safety education for mountain snowmobilers.
December 17th, 2021 | Mountain Sledder
Up Your Avalanche Transceiver Game by Doing This
This obvious but oft-overlooked step can help avalanche transceiver users significantly improve their understanding of the functionality of their device!
December 7th, 2021 | Mountain Sledder
Which Avalanche Transceiver Has the Best Range?
We tested 12 avalanche transceivers to find out how their range compares to what's advertised by the manufacturer and to discover which beacon has the farthest signal search range in a real-world…
November 19th, 2021 | Cassidy Randall
Glacier National Park’s Avalanche Control Program Wages a Modern-day Battle in Rogers Pass
Glacier National Park’s avalanche control program wages a modern-day battle to keep the Trans-Canada Highway clear through British Columbia’s Rogers Pass.