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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.




Voluntary Recall: Mammut Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2

Voluntary Recall: Mammut Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2

by | Nov 8, 2024 | , , ,

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.

Suffocation or Survival: A Crucial Factor in Avalanche Burials

Suffocation or Survival: A Crucial Factor in Avalanche Burials

by | Oct 17, 2024 | , ,

When an avalanche victim is critically buried, the presence or absence of snow blocking their nose and mouth has grave implications for survival and for the viability of avalanche safety technologies that prolong survival under the snow. New research examines A new study from the Eurac research group attempts to answer the question: How often is the airway of the critically buried avalanche victim blocked?

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