Mountain Safety

Avalanche rescue gear is critical equipment. These tools save lives in the right hands. We’ve partnered with ARVA, an industry leading avalanche safety gear manufacturer to produce durable and high performance rescue tools for riders of every backcountry skill level. For 2019/20 we’ve expanded the collection to include a longer probe for deeper snowpacks and an ultralight shovel for weight critical alpine missions.

“Every winter I spend a few days early season practicing my rescue skills with avalanche safety professionals. It’s important to take time before my winter really gets firing to learn the latest rescue techniques and practice with my rescue equipment. Our new shovel and probe match exactly what I look for in my avalanche safety gear - compact, solid and lightweight.” - Jeremy Jones

Mountain Safety Gear

Probes, Shovels, DSCNT 32L R.A.S.

New

Excavator Carbon shovel

Excavator shovel

New

Strike 320 probe

Strike 240 probe

DSCNT R.A.S. 32L backpack

EUR 269.95

Learn the Five Red Flags:

New Snow

90% of human triggered avalanches happen during or within 24 hours after a storm. Give storm snow the utmost respect and assume high to extreme avy danger within 24 hours after a storm. Follow this rule and you will eliminate your risk of getting caught in an avalanche by 90%.

Signs Of Recent Avalanches

If you see signs of natural avalanches (crown lines, avy debris) this is a sign that avy danger should be taken very seriously. Take extra precaution if the natural avalanches have occurred at a similar elevation and on the same aspect as the slope you want to ride.

Collapsing Or Cracking In Snowpack

If you feel the slope collapse under your feet or hear whomping sounds this is a sign of unstable layers in the snowpack. Cracks may also shoot out from your skis or board as you skin or ride in fresh snow. These are all signs of dangerous snow layers.

Rapid Rise In Temperature

No matter the starting temperature, any rapid warm up is dangerous because the snowpack does not have time to adjust to the temperature change. Take extra precaution on the first warm day after a storm cycle.

Strong Winds, Blowing & Drifting Snow

If the wind is strong enough to transport snow then the avalanche conditions can change from stable to dangerous without any new snow. Watch for blowing snow on high ridges and beware of wind loaded pockets at the top of faces and chutes.

From The Blog

Mountain Safety

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Tahoe Avalanche Incident Report By Jim Zellers

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Nothing Happened… Good Call Or Close Call?

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Jeremy Jones’ "Pre-Game" Avalanche Protocols