A DIY Ski Base and Skin Glue Reboot
Skin glue and dry/dirty ski bases are often not simpatico. Have no fear, a ski base and skin glue cleanup is a pretty hassle free process.
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Author: Jason Albert
Intrigued by onX and its New ATES Layer
In the past few years, onX has shown a strong commitment to advancing their backcountry platform—the company has released a new ATES layer for select U.S. regions.
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UIAA Recommendations to Reduce EMI in Avalanche Transceivers
Confirming or denying what you already do in practice; the UIAA released recommendations for minimizing electromagnetic interference in avalanche transceivers.
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First Look: Rocky Talkie 5 Watt Radio
Rocky Talkie Releases its 5 Watt Radio which includes some key features that might interest backcountry skiers/riders.
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UIAA Avalanche Rescue Shovel Standards
We could, but we won’t shovel a heap full of BS your way and tell you any shovel is a worthy avalanche shovel in a rescue scenario. It’s one thing to have a tool worthy enough to shovel a dainty amount of snow into the WindBurner for the night’s tea, and a whole different dimension regarding a shovel used as an active rescue tool. There’s no cutting corners when digging a partner out.
In 2018, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) published safety standards for “avalanche rescue shovels.”
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