However, rescue gear, like a beacon, is critical to survival, so why not choose the best avalanche beacon out there? We ...

Once the scale is set to high or extreme, it is really best just to avoid ... if you are venturing into an avalanche zone, it is a good idea to add an avalanche beacon and probe, such as the ...

Here's a list of the odds and ends for backcountry ski touring, according to an AMGA-certified backcountry ski guide.

The best strategy for surviving an avalanche is to avoid ... and should be knowledgeable about the conditions and terrain they're entering. Avalanche transceivers (beacons) are designed to help a ...

Ski patrol teams all over Utah are preparing for the upcoming winter by doing everything they can to mitigate hazards at ...

Cat skiing with Ski Arpa, Chile. The term 'snowcat' comes from a 1946 trademark by Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation of Medford, ...

During winter prep, team members regularly practice locating avalanche beacons, which are often worn or carried by backcountry skiers in case of an emergency. The devices are buried in the snow to ...

This year, the Hilaree Nelson Fund awarded $60,000 to individuals and non-profits creating more opportunities for women in ...

MONTANA - A skier triggered an avalanche in the Super Couloir area ... which includes having a beacon, shovel, probe, and a partner ready to assist. In case of an emergency, calling 911 is ...