International Ski Patrol Day
Andy Burgess production "The Daily Life of Ski Patrollers" really tells their story.
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Rogers Pass Operation PALACI
Operation PALACI is Canadian Armed Forces support for the Parks Canada program to control avalanches in Rogers Pass
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BC Search & Rescue call for Apple Device Update
British Columbia Search & Rescue is asking people to please update their Apple devices. BCSARA has been in discussion with Apple and there was a firmware update issued yesterday that is designed to avoid false activations of their new crash detection system, which is a feature on the Apple iPhone 14 and some Apple watches. …
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POW’s Best Damm Garage Sale Ever
Protect Our Winters Canada has teamed up with nine of your favourite athletes and their sponsors to raffle off nine kick-ass gear packages, with all proceeds supporting the fight against climate change.
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Chile Spirit of the volcano is now live
The Faction Collective traveled to Chile for a ski touring adventure.
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Bruce Edgerly on the The Powell Movement
This is the ski version of the Steve Jobs story but with a lot more personality. Steve Christie asks Inappropriate Questions, and they are awesome.
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Kye Petersen skiing on Volkl
Kye Peterson deepened his relationship with the Marker Dalbello Völkl Group by adding Volkl skis to his kit!
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Avalanche Transceiver Interference and Search Suggestions
This recent study published by the Alpine Club of Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Association provides helpful suggestions
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Breathing Assistance in Deadly Avalanches
Safeback is the name of a newly developed breathing system. This Norwegian invention can extend the life of a person buried in an avalanche.
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BCA Tracker4 Safety Recall Notice
This issue impacts certain Tracker4 beacons with serial numbers that start with 21H05 or 21H06 sold after June 1, 2021.
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Black Diamond and Pieps issued a Safety Advisory
We have observed a small number of PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Beacons with malfunctioning electronic components that may prevent it from switching between SEND and SEARCH modes.
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Ortovox & Arc’teryx’s new avalanche airbag
Ortovox & Arc'teryx's new avalanche airbag
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