The Research: Risk Management Trends in U.S. Backcountry Accidents
Heading into winter, which means more snow and changing variables, let’s pause and reflect on some findings that may make your backcountry excursions a bit safer.
Category: Avalanche Department
Avalanche Department
In our Avalanche Department, readers can find stories on best practices, snow science, tools, education and awareness, and regional forecasts. This information is not a substitute for gaining experience and continuing your avalanche education. Please be safe.
First Look from the PNW: Barryvox S2 Avalanche Transceiver
Slimmed down in weight and profile but still the more-than-full-featured avalanche transceiver we expect: The Barryvox S2 first look—the unboxing.
New Research on Trauma and Avalanche Fatalities
McCammon & McNeil put forward within their newly released paper that after analyzing nearly five decades of avalanche fatalities, trauma now accounts for nearly 50% of all fatalities. This, in theory, puts asphyxiation and trauma on similar levels of likelihood. And that is actually quite a big deal.
Press Release: 2024 PIEPS PRO IPS RECALL
Full press release detailing Black Diamond Equipment’s Recall and Repair for PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers.
Voluntary Recall: Mammut Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2
Press Release from Mammut: 11/8/24
Voluntary recall for Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2 from the Winter 24/25 season. The potential malfunction is based on an assembly issue. As a result, the main switch on the affected devices may be misaligned leading to unintentional switching from Send to Search mode with lateral pressure, or possibly even turning the device off completely. This defect can pose a potential safety risk to users and requires rectification.
