Dear EasyJet Over the past few weeks I’ve been collating information on the policies of different airlines with regards to...
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powpowpow’s season begins!
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powpowpow’s season begins!
Today, one of the powpowpow team, Ryan, is flying out to Whistler for the season. He’ll be doing various courses,...
Pieps Transciever Checker
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Pieps Transciever Checker
We recently picked up a Pieps transceiver checker which does exactly what it says on the tin, it checks your...
What’s in your pack?
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What’s in your pack?
What do you carry in your pack when you’re off piste or in the backcountry? Some have said I overdo...
Avalanche at Grizzly Gulch
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Avalanche at Grizzly Gulch
This recent, relatively small avalanche at Grizzly Gulch in Utah has been getting a lot of press recently, and much...
SnowGuardians
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SnowGuardians
If you’ve not already seen, or come across SnowGuardians, then I hope this short post will help rectify that. SnowGuardians...
How effective are airbags?
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How effective are airbags?
Bruce Tremper of the Utah Avalanche Center has published an interesting article looking at the real-world effectiveness of avalanche airbags....
Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 annual review
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Utah Avalanche Center 2012/13 annual review
Every year the Utah Avalanche Center runs a workshop reviewing the previous season’s snow, weather and avalanche conditions. While it’s...
CAC : Avalanche search apps should not be used!
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CAC : Avalanche search apps should not be used!
The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) has categorically stated that there is NO smartphone app that could or should be used as...
Nevis Range Backcountry gathering
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Nevis Range Backcountry gathering
Nevis range are hosting a ‘backcountry gathering’ on Saturday the 30th of November. This day of presentations, talks and workshops...