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Backcountry Planning Backcountry Planning is based on the 4 main topics: 1. Selecting your Destination 2. Graphical Reduction Method 3. Graphical Reduction Method – Pendulum Method 4. Emergency Avalanche Equipment The basis for preparing any back-country skiing is the information from the Avalanche reports, Weather reports, tour guides and topographic maps, Its important you do … Continue reading “Backcountry Planning”
Introduction: Thereʼs nothing like leaving the best off-piste powder tracks in virgin snow. Skierʼs dream of it. Itʼs truly life changing! Youʼre feeling pumped up, striking each turn with punch and finesse and grinning from ear to ear. Unfortunately, most skiers struggle off-piste. As humans, we think weʼre rational but we arenʼt. Ski Mckay: My … Continue reading “Be Brave – Adventure Beyond The Pistes”
Whos Venturing into the unknown this winter season? Make sure you’re aware of what to expect from Avalanche Safety Courses There are not many things in the world that will give you the same satisfaction as riding through deep powder in the backcountry, however, this comes at a greater risk. Without taking any avalanche safety … Continue reading “Avalanche Safety Courses”
Snowsafe.co.uk Partner with National Schools Snowsports Association The National Schools Snowsports Association is a not for profit, membership organisation for schools with a committee from differing backgrounds including, alpine coaching, UK winter tourism and teaching. NSSA has been set up to run as a hub for schools snowsports information, building schools ski programmes, teams and … Continue reading “National Schools Snowsports Association”
Your First Reactions In An Avalanche 1. Move Sideways The most dangerous spot to be in an avalanche is the centre of it. When there are signs of an avalanche, it is important that you move sideways to give yourself the best of chances of avoiding being caught in the middle of one. Whether the … Continue reading “Top Tips for Surviving an Avalanche”
Complete Off-Piste Checklist To Get You Ready For Long Days In Deep Powder It’s important to get yourself together an Off-Piste Checklist before heading off to the mountains. Traditionally known equipment such as an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe are the essentials when heading off-piste, However, over recent years a growing number of skiers and … Continue reading “Off-Piste Checklist – Equipment and Awareness Safety”
Recco for Kids A Recco reflector is a small, band-aid sized, electronic transponder for skiers and snowboarders that weighs less than four grams. We highly recommend that kids should always wear Recco Reflectors on their winter sports holidays. The recco reflectors mount to clothing or gear that is unlikely to be torn off. This technology … Continue reading “Recco For Kids”
href=”http://www.snowsafe.co.uk” target=”_blank”>Snowsafe.co.uk will be exhibiting at the London Ski Show at Battersea from Thursday the 26th October 2017 until Sunday the 29th October 2017. All our products will be for sale and on display from Shovels and Probes to ABS, Ortovox and Jetforce Airbags. Demonstrations of the Jet force airbags will happen 3 to 4 … Continue reading “Snowsafe.co.uk at the London Ski Show”
About Snowsafe Snowsafe.co.uk is the website and trading name of Target Services Limited with premises at 5 Chapel Mews, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1AR. Telephone number +44 1273 003925. Snowsafe.co.uk has been selling Avalanche Safety Equipment on the Internet since the year 2000. Our products are aimed at those who ski and snowboard off-piste, backcountry … Continue reading “About Us”
Recco Reflector A Recco reflector is a small, band-aid sized, they weighs less than four grams. It is mounted to your ski helmet or to gear that is unlikely to be torn off in the event of an avalanche or outdoor summer accident RECCO Reflector technology makes you searchable to professional rescuers in the event … Continue reading “Recco Reflector”
