We cannot emphasize enough that all of this is for the unfortunate event that someone gets caught in an avalanche, but what you really want to do is to avoid that situation from occurring at all.
It seems like everyone is talking about avalanche airbags, the newest piece of backcountry gear in the whole avalanche safety equation. Airbags first debuted as an out-of-reach pro- and guide-level backpack.
Okay, so you have run through the checklist. You have all of the backcountry necessities. Avalanche beacon, check. Shovel, check. Probe, check. Backpack to carry it all, check.
Getting “far out” is one thing, but if you literally want to get far out, then you will be interested in our backcountry shop. Unless you have your own personal helicopter pilot (hook us up btw!) then there is no
All those fresh tracks, untouched snow, and no crowds make the backcountry seem pretty inviting. The backcountry can be one of the most-awesomest places ever, but it can also be one of scariest and most dangerous places if you are
