Avalanche Probes come in many shapes and sizes. How long should an avalanche probe be? Well it really depends on where you’re skiing. Are you backcountry skiing in Europe, Canada, Alaska or the PNW if so the best avalanche probe length is the larger 320cm probes. Skiing in Colorado, Wyoming or Utah? A smaller probe […]
It feels like Ortovox decided at some point in the last few years that they’re going to push the beacon game and the Zoom+ is part of this transceiver transcendence. The Ortovox Zoom+ is a simple, sleek transmitter and receiver, combining their beacon tech with about the simplest interface you can find. It makes it […]
Recently I had a friend of my father-in-law ask me about avalanche transceivers. He’s an avid sledder (Braaaap) and was considering getting a new one. I asked him what he currently was using and he pulled up a photo of…an Ortovox F1. After being shocked and horrified I told him he should definitely upgrade. (And […]
The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe is made with a stainless steel head and aluminium shaft making for a super lightweight axe. You almost forget you have the axe attached to your backpack as it weighs less than 1 pound. Raven Pro Ice Axe Weight The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe weighs 13 […]
The BCA Shaxe Speed Shovel turns your ice axe into a “what if” addition (along with the medkit, firestarter, extra food, etc…). When BCA sent us their Shaxe Speed Shovel, I jumped at the opportunity to review it. And while the tool left me wanting on a few ticks, all told it has become my […]
I was surprised when I got my hands on the brand new BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Beacon. The sleek, lightweight, NON-Bulkiness of it is amazing. BCA has done a heck of a job slimming down the Tracker3. Reliability in a search is non-negotiable. This model is a top performer in our comprehensive guide to the Best […]