Avalanche Department
Stories on best practices, the science, tools, education and awareness, and forecasts.
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Pre-Season Prep for the Wicked Learning Environment
A 2024 presentation by Sarah and Don Carpenter at the 2024 WSAW provides excellent pointers.
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onX Expands its ATES Coverage
And thoughts on risk, luck, and your mapping app.
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Avalanche Aware
A free, accessible starting point for anyone interested in heading into snow-covered mountains
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Review: Mammut Barryvox S2
We spent last winter testing the updated Barryvox S2.
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Safeback SBX Works (Probably)
The data is in from an independent trial of this new safety technology.
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Carbon Canisters and Graceful Safety Design
Carbon please.
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US Avalanche Data for ’24-’25
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10 Years On: The Telluride Backcountry Radio Program
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Timing the Corn Cycle: Seeking a Better Understanding
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Black Diamond Equipment Issues Recall for Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver
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Updating E-Airbag Packs
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VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE NEO BT PRO
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Thinking about DEMS (Digital Elevation Models)
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Thinking About an SOS: iPhones and Sat Messengers
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Simple and Solid: NWAC’s Avy App
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The Research: Risk Management Trends in U.S. Backcountry Accidents
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First Look from the PNW: Barryvox S2 Avalanche Transceiver
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New Research on Trauma and Avalanche Fatalities
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Press Release: 2024 PIEPS PRO IPS RECALL
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Voluntary Recall: Mammut Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2