The season began with light, early snowfall, which led to the development of a shallow, faceted snowpack and made for a dangerous season start.

Carrying rescue gear every day is also a way to hedge against risk compensation. That’s the (il)logic that argues if you use safety equipment like rescue gear, an airbag, a helmet, or even a seatbelt, ...

The bid paid off, and earlier this winter, POWDER's gear team named an Arc'Teryx pack featuring the LiTRIC system the "best avalanche airbag we've found yet." It's no big surprise that Townsend ...

The most obvious sign of an avalanche problem is recent avalanches on similar slopes near where you’re traveling on. Having and knowing how to use the right equipment is also important for safety.

Black Diamond Equipment, in conjunction with the European General Product Safety Regulation, is recalling the Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver and related avalanche safety sets due to a ...

3. Beacon, Shovel, Probe There are many pieces of gear that are important for a backcountry outing, but none are more vital to avalanche safety than a beacon, shovel, and probe. If you're ...

3. Beacon, Shovel, Probe There are many pieces of gear that are important for a backcountry outing, but none are more vital to avalanche safety than a beacon, shovel, and probe. If you're wondering ...

Local News Avalanche safety essentials: Idaho snowmobiler's survival highlights importance of proper gear A snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche last weekend but used an airbag device to get out.

A snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche last weekend but used an airbag device to get out. Now, winter enthusiasts are looking at the most effective safety tools.

A snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche last weekend but used an airbag device to get out. Now, winter enthusiasts are looking at the most effective safety tools.