Black Diamond Equipment Issues Recall for Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver
Press Release: Black Diamond recalls the Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver. In some cases, the metal contact of the Recon LT’s switch mechanism may corrode.
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.
Updating E-Airbag Packs
Thanks to a reader’s heads up, it may be time to update your E-avalanche airbag’s firmware.
VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE NEO BT PRO
VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE NEO BT PRO due to abnormal battery consumption, which may cause the avalanche transceiver (DVA) to restart in a loop. In these cases, the transmit and search modes become inactive.
Thinking about DEMS (Digital Elevation Models)
Digital mapping apps are essentials tools for most of us. Our reliance on them should come with some caveats. Let’s consider digital elevation models and their promise and shortcomings.
Thinking About an SOS: iPhones and Sat Messengers
Out of service, but not out of luck: trying to use our emergency communication tools effectively in the backcountry becomes a bit easier, but maybe more complicated, too, with the iPhone’s sat comms capabilities.
