New EVO BT Avalanche Transceiver Delivers Modern Performance and Intuitive Features Bluetooth-enabled avalanche transceiver offers complete solution for safety in the mountains ARVA, the well-known French producer of avalanche safety equipment, is proud to announce the arrival of its next-generation avalanche transceiver, the EVO BT, designed with effective modern features and a simple interface for all users. Related: Brighton Ski Patrol, UT, Asks Visitors to Bring Beacon, Shovel, Probe When Entering […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
Debunking the ‘Phone Interfering With Avalanche Transceiver’ Myth In short — NO, your phone will not affect your transceiver’s ability to perform in the backcountry. But why is that? Does this hold true in both search and send beacon modes? And does that only apply if the phone is in airplane mode? As demonstrated by Backcountry Access cofounder Bruce Edgerly on the BCA Instagram, when the transceiver is […] Avalanche Tate Sundberg | June 14, 2023 0 Comments
Black Diamond Equipment Issues Voluntary Recall for Its Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver Black Diamond Equipment® is issuing a voluntary recall for its Recon LT avalanche transceiver to carry out a required firmware update. The Recon LT avalanche transceiver may unexpectedly enter search mode, despite the rotary switch remaining in its send position. This malfunction can be resolved if users update their firmware to version v1.3 or later. Related: A Deeper Look into […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Intro To Avalanche Transceivers For Skiers & Snowboarders | Important Information To Know To Stay Safe in the Backcountry In this video, BCA’s Bruce Edgerly covers the basic functions of an avalanche transceiver as well as precautions that skiers and snowboarders should take when traveling in backcountry terrain. Intro to avalanche transceivers for skiers and snowboarders gives a great ‘how-to’ find flux lines and a description of the third antenna in an avalanche beacon. Avalanche Chris Wallner | January 19, 2023 1 Comment
Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, and mountain sports equipment, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)and Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling its PIEPS and Black Diamond branded avalanche transceivers. Affected models include the thePIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro Button BT, Micro BT Sensor and Micro […] Industry News AvyBrains | July 29, 2022 0 Comments
Black Diamond Issues Official Safety Alert Due to Small Number of Their Avalanche Transceivers Experiencing “Malfunctioning Electronic Issue” Today an official “safety check” notice was issued by Black Diamond due to a small number of its avalanche transceivers experiencing a “malfunctioning electronic issue,” according to Black Diamond spokesperson John Dicuollo. Some PIEPS and Black Diamond transceivers have been reported to have malfunctioning electronic components that may prevent them from switching between SEND and SEARCH modes, which could prove […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 15, 2022 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Hosting Free Transceiver and Gear Training This Weekend The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) is hosting FREE avalanche transceiver and rescue gear training at the North Skyline Drive Parking Lot, at the top of Fairview Canyon near Farview, UT this weekend. The event is open and running anytime between 9 am-noon on Saturday, January 29th. 👋🏼 On Saturday, January 29th we are hosting FREE avalanche transceiver and rescue gear training […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 27, 2022 0 Comments
PIEPS Announces Voluntary Product Correction Program for DSP Avalanche Transceivers On March 3, 2021, PIEPS Technology announced a Voluntary Product Correction Program in Europe, APAC, and Latin America related to the DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport avalanche transceivers. This will soon be followed up with an announcement in the US in coordination with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Black Diamond Equipment, which distributes PIEPS avalanche transceivers […] Industry News Mike Bartholow | March 3, 2021 0 Comments