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

Where do we start with the Ortovox Zoom+, 3+ and S1+ Transceiver!  The range of Ortovox Transceivers have evolved since the first release of the F1 transceiver in the late 80’s. From the late 80’s Ortovox have developed 3 of the best and intuitive transceivers on the market to date. We as avalanche experts do … Continue reading “Difference Between Ortovox Zoom+, 3+ and S1+ Transceivers”

 Should you use an Avalanche Transceiver App ?  Over the years smart phones have advanced massively, you can buy apps for pretty much anything these days, from using your phone as a Tom Tom to controlling your lighting or central heating ! would you use your smartphone as an Avalanche Transceiver app ? Similar to Avalanche … Continue reading “Could there be an app on your phone that is an Avalanche Transceiver?”

Snowsafe break down how avalanche transceivers work ? Avalanche Transceivers are hand held devices that emit signals, If one of your skiing companions are buried in an avalanche, other transceivers carried by the party pick up the signal being emitted from under the snow. If you have not been buried then you must force your avalanche … Continue reading “Transceivers – How do they Work ?”

Where are you skiing or snowboarding off-piste this season ?  1 – Chamonix, France Home to the most famous off-piste run in the world, The Vallée Blanche,  every expert skier or snowboarder has to ski it  Ride the Aiguille du Midi up to a tremendous 3842m and follow the unforgettable 24km trail weaving across the Colle … Continue reading “Top 10 places to Ski & Snowboard off-piste in Europe”

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between the BCA tracker beacons? Snowsafe have broken this down for you  BCA DTS Tracker  The BCA DTS Tracker is snowsafe best selling transceiver.  The tracker was the first digital transceiver on the market.  The BCA Tracker 1 uses 2 antennas Tracker 1 displays all signals received … Continue reading “What are the differences between the BCA Tracker, Tracker 2 and Tracker 3 ?”

Fast and Efficient Delivery with DPD Local  Snowsafe have recently moved courier to DPD Local, a revolution in home delivery, you should never miss a delivery again with DPD, ensure you have downloaded the DPD app in order to track your delivery, we have broken down the apps features below in order to make sure … Continue reading “Snowsafe Change to DPD Local For Fast and Efficient Delivery”

From analogue to digital, wow they have evolved over the years ! 1968 – Avalanche Transceiver development Dr. John Lawton invented the first effective avalanche transceiver at Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory in Buffalo, New York, This was the first pocket sized transceiver to use high frequency to pick up a signal from a radio receiver. The beacon … Continue reading “History of Avalanche Transceivers and how they have Evolved”

Don’t get hit with Ski and Snowboard luggage fees at the airport!  Flying to your favourite resorts this winter season and thinking of taking your own Ski and Snowboard Luggage,  Ensure you check your airlines sports luggage fees before hand, some airlines cost an arm and a leg. Thanks to BA and Swiss airlines they offer … Continue reading “Ski and Snowboard Airline Luggage Allowance & Fees 2018”

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. … Continue reading “Be Brave – Adventure Beyond The Pistes”