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ProView – Backcountry Access Snow Saw

November 3, 2020January 6, 2021Backcountry Access, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Alli Hartz Leave a Comment

This winter season, the Backcountry Access (BCA) 35 cm Snow Saw has become a staple in my ski touring pack. Whether I’m performing formal snowpack observations for our local avalanche center, teaching an avalanche course, or heading into the backcountry…

Avalanche Transceiver Interference

Electronic devices interfere with your avalanche transceiver’s ability to transmit and receive signals. In this day and age, electronic devices are part of our daily lives. They are a means of communication, navigation, documentation and often times people have several…