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Avalanche Safety Equipment and Backcountry Products

Avalanche Safety Equipment and Backcountry Products

Why is voice calming in an emergency avalanche situation? 🗣

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? 🗣”

Winters out, Snowsafe top 8 backpacks for summer use?🎒

Winters out, Summer is on the mind. Have you ever wondered if your ski backpack can be used all year round? Most ski backpacks snowsafe supply can be used for most summer sports, from Hiking, Walking, Climbing, Mountain Biking and more. Heres snowsafe top 8 backpacks for summer use and what there ideal for:1. TerraWest Core 22 (Recco & … Continue reading “Winters out, Snowsafe top 8 backpacks for summer use?🎒”

Why wear a Recco reflector this summer? 🔴☀️

If you love summer activities like you do winter then Recco is a must. Whether your a downhill mountain bike enthusiast or love hiking, climbing or walking then where theres a Recco base, you should have a  Recco on your helmet, backpack or as a Recco Belt.What is a Recco Reflector?  The Recco Reflector is a small band-aid … Continue reading “Why wear a Recco reflector this summer? 🔴☀️”

Avalanche Airbag Warranty, are you covered? 🎒🧾

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? 🎒🧾”

Avalanche Transceiver Warranty, are you covered?🤳🧾

” Will the avalanche transceiver be covered under warranty ?” is a very common question asked when purchasing an Avalanche Transceiver. Initially yes you will be covered under warranty if you have registered your beacon, however this will depend on the damanges and defects your beacon has at the time of warranty. Snowsafe breaks down what … Continue reading “Avalanche Transceiver Warranty, are you covered?🤳🧾”

Avalanche Transceiver Firmware, How to update your Beacon?🤳🆙

Avalanche Transceiver Firmware has evolved over the years with many brands offering different features, although all transceivers work on the same 457 kHz frequency, each brand focus on there own transceiver firmware and software which can be updatable via app, pc or manually. Snowsafe breakdown what the current software is and how to update your transceiver:BCA  … Continue reading “Avalanche Transceiver Firmware, How to update your Beacon?🤳🆙”

End of Season Checklist, How to store your Avalanche Safety Equipment correctly. ☑️

It’s that time of the year when the ski season comes to a close and summer is on the mind. Before you start your summer activities, it’s a crucial time to take a moment to clean and maintain your avalanche safety equipment.  If your equipment is not treated correctly then come your next ski trip … Continue reading “End of Season Checklist, How to store your Avalanche Safety Equipment correctly. ☑️”

Which countries in Europe receive the most avalanches?🆘

Have you ever wondered which countries have the most Avalanches In Europe? Avalanches are a threat to many countries in the world Including America, Japan and Australia,  Avalanches are the most common in Europe, the top 4 countries receive the most avalanches in europe: 1. Switzerland The most well-known country to receive avalanches is probably Switzerland, … Continue reading “Which countries in Europe receive the most avalanches?🆘”

I Was Caught In An Avalanche and Survived Thanks To My Avalanche Airbag. 🎒

By Sky Schwartz. January 28th 2020. Back country skiing I really enjoy off piste back country skiing and have done it in a number of Alpine ski resorts. In previous years my father has hired a ski guide to take my brothers, my friends and myself on backcountry day trips. Last year we wanted to … Continue reading “I Was Caught In An Avalanche and Survived Thanks To My Avalanche Airbag. 🎒”

What’s the difference between the Tracker S, 3 & 4 🤳

Saving lives is what BCA do best. Inventing the digital multi-antenna avalanche transceiver, and now making them accessible to everyone. The Tracker avalanche transceivers are the most widely used in North America. BCA holds a reputation worldwide for ease-of-use and simplicity on there transceivers. New to season 20/21 is the Tracker 4 which upholds the … Continue reading “What’s the difference between the Tracker S, 3 & 4 🤳”