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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Category: Powder Tools
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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ACC Powder Programs
Winter's still here, and so is the powder - let the Alpine Club of Canada help you find some!
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The Autonomous Ski Lift Vehicle
The dolaGon autonomous ski lift vehicle picks skiers up at the base and drives them to the top of the mountain, allowing access to on-trail and backcountry ski areas.
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Support a Rope Tow for the Backcountry
ZOA Engineering has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its PL1, a portable rope tow for the backcountry. Back them now to help make the PL1 a reality. Most of us have thought about creating a portable backcountry lift so I’m not surprised to see the development of the PL1 by ZOA Engineering. The ZOA PL1 …
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Avalanche Canada: Mitigating Avalanche Transceiver Interference
A transceiver search can be quite challenging. Make your life easier by eliminating potential sources of interference.
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Rogers Pass Sets New Snow records
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks have reported new height of snow records set in Rogers Pass every day from Nov. 26 – 30, 2021. Parks wrote, “Know what that means? Safety, not skiing, is the top priority! Highway and avalanche control teams are working 24-7 to keep the national transportation corridor open and safe …
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Avalanche Canada’s Party for Powder fundraiser
They've kicked off their virtual auction with fabulous donations featuring heli and cat ski trips, backcountry lodge stays, ski resort packages, cool gear, and awe-inspiring artwork.
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The Ideal Sled-ski Machine
No smoke, no stink, no noise, and according to Tiaga, less potential for a mechanical failure.
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A Portable Rope Tow for the Backcountry
Most of us have thought about creating a portable backcountry lift so I'm not surprised to see the development of the PL1 by ZOA Engineering.
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What follows the AST-2 course survey
Avalanche education and awareness has come a long ways in a couple of decades and the advancements continue. The Kootenay Backcountry Guides are looking for your feedback on how to cater to the what recreational backcountry users are looking for after taking their AST-2. This is the pretext to their survey: “The most common question …
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