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.
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.
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.
Simple and Solid: NWAC’s Avy App
The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Avy App keeps the digital forecasting vitals at your fingertips without adding undue clutter. Nice work NWAC.
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.
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.
