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Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown Doubled Range of Caribou

Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown Doubled Range of Caribou

Studies by University of British Columbia Okanogan Campus (UBCO) have shown that the Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown doubled the range of caribou. During the 2020 “anthropause,” when COVID-19 travel restrictions nearly grounded heli-skiing, both movement and mean home-range of the caribou groups increased dramatically compared to years when normal heli ski operations dominated. The anthropause …
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Ortovox & Arc’teryx Airbag Sets Safety Benchmark

Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two global leaders in mountain safety equipment and apparel, have co-designed the new LiTRIC electric airbag system that has set a new benchmark for Mountain Safety. The LiTRIC airbag system will increase safety by providing a minimum two inflations for at least 60 hours when it is fully charged, making multi-day tours …
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