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So your in the market for a new avalanche shovel and you come across the term “UIAA 156 avalanche shovel standard” but your not quite sure what this means? Snowsafe breakdown what UIAA 156 avalanche shovel standard is and what snow shovels are certified for winter 2021.What does UIAA stand for? A Global Mountain Network. … Continue reading “What is a UIAA 156 avalanche shovel certification?🔖”

As we all know, technology is a growing market with new ski gadgets being released every season, Avalanche airbags are the same, although they use the same concepts, the airbag technology has evovled alot over the years. Snowsafe breakdown the history of avalanche airbags and how the technology has evolved  1970s – Background  In the … Continue reading “History of Avalanche Airbags and how they have evolved 🎒”

Be Searchable, In an outdoor rescue situation RECCO is a vital peice of equipment for all mountain rescue patrollers, here is the history of RECCO and how they have evolved over the years. 1973 Avalanche accident in Åre, Sweden On December 30, founder Magnus Granhed took part in the rescue after a tragic avalanche accident in … Continue reading “History of RECCO and how they have evolved over the years 🔴”

So your in the market for a New Avalanche Airbag to add to your fleet of Avalanche Safety Equipment but you come across the term “TÜV certified” and your not sure what this means? Snowsafe breakdown what TÜV stands for, why you should opt for a TÜV certified airbag and what current airbag backpacks hold the TÜV … Continue reading “What is a TÜV certification and what Airbags hold the TÜV stamp? 🎒”

It’s getting to that time of the year when its  colder  in the mornings and  getting dark earlier . This makes the TerraWest Warm Winter Snood more appealing right? Here TerraWest Breakdown everything you need to know about there Winter Warm Snood: First and Foremost lets start with the Material Fibres: The TerraWest Warm Winter Snood … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about the TerraWest Warm Winter Snood ❄️”

Snowsafe gives you the lowdown on Powder Skiing in the Himalayas and off-piste skiing in Kashmir– we tell you where the avalanche hotspots are, share information on mountain guides and mountain patrollers and reveal the best backcountry areas to ski.Best times to ski off-piste in Kashmir and Himalayas The ski season runs from mid-December to mid-May … Continue reading “Off-piste skiing in the Himalayas: Avalanche hotspots, mountain guides and everything you need to know. ⛷”

Jetforce Airbag Technology is state-of-the-art technology that inflates your Airbag Electronically. This means you can store more than a single-use off one charge and use it repeatedly by simply re-inserting the deflated airbag into your pack. The patented Pieps Jetforce Airbag technology can now be found in the following packs:  Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag Black … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about the Jetforce Airbag Technology 📚🎒”

Avalanches can be physically and mentally damanding, Snowsafe breakdown what happens to your body in an avalanche, why voice is calming and how you can contereact stress in a avalanche situation.What happens to our bodies in an extremely stressful situation, like an avalanche?  It’s common when you are caught in an avalanche slide or emergency … Continue reading “Why is voice calming in an emergency avalanche situation? 🗣”

In 2016, the next revolution arrived, the lightweight and compact AVABAG airbag system, the lightest airbag currently operative in the world, weighing in at only 640g.  Made from high-quality materials and innovative design, the Ortovox AVABAG can now be found in the following bags: Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Ortovox Free Rider 20 S AVABAG Ortovox Free Rider … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about Ortovox AVABAG 📚🎒”

Whether your in the market for a new avalanche airbag or you recently purchased one, its always good to know if your avalanche airbag is covered under warranty right? Yes initally all airbags are covered under warranty, however this depends on exactly what damages or defects the pack has and how old your airbag model … Continue reading “Avalanche Airbag Warranty, are you covered? 🎒🧾”