Tag: Transceiver
February 1st, 2021 | Marty Anderson
Every Mountain Snowmobiling Budget Should Prioritize These Crucial Items
This winter, with more riders than ever pulling on a helmet and heading into the backcountry, it’s worth pointing out some crucial mountain snowmobiling budget items that should be mandatory, but unfortunately…
October 20th, 2020 | Mountain Sledder
Pieps Offers Upgrades to Owners of DSP Pro and Sport Avalanche Transceivers
After facing social media backlash, Pieps has announced it will upgrade users of the DSP Pro and DSP Sport to the latest generation of their transceivers.
August 11th, 2019 | Jessica Joy
Avalanche Transceiver 101
While modern avalanche transceivers are bursting with great features, not all are created equal. With small technical differences between models, it can be difficult to know which is the right choice for…
March 17th, 2019 | Marty Anderson
Would Your Riding Partners Be Able to Save Your Life?
Is your rider buddy equipped with the skills to use all that gear to save your life? Have they practiced recently, or are their skills rusty? Why not ask them straight-out: When…
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…
May 17th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Ortovox Transceiver Recall Issued for 3+ Model as Preventative Measure
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…