Pro Skier Nick McNutt Shares Video Demonstrating Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver Concern That Almost Killed Him View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick McNutt (@nickmcnutt) on Oct 31, 2020 at 1:11pm PDT In recent weeks a social-media firestorm has been set ablaze as several pro skiers and ski industry professionals have come out claiming that theĀ Pieps DSP Pro and DSP sport avalanche transceiversĀ have a fundamental design flaw that is inherently dangerous. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2020 3 Comments
A Deeper Look into the Controversy Behind the Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian McIntosh (@ianmcintosh) on Oct 13, 2020 at 11:31am PDT Fif-teen minutes. That’s approximately how long you get as an avalanche burial victim before your chance of survival falls to roughly 40%. After that, it accelerates toward zero. And that’s given that you’re wearing your avalanche transceiver and that […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 23, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Pro Skier Nick McNutt Buried by Avalanche, Transceiver Malfunctions | Horrifying Story of his Rescue by Touring Partners View this post on Instagram For those who have yet to hear the story behind our rescue of @nickmcnutt last season. This is the super quick version, for a more in depth version go to @christinalusti Insta. Leading up to the accident: This was one of those days we dream about, bluebird skyās, light wind and a stable snowpack. We […] Avalanche SnowBrains | October 14, 2020 0 Comments
BCA Announces Software Update for Tracker2 Avalanche Transceivers | Recommends All Users Update Backcountry Access, Inc. (BCA) has announced a software update specifically and exclusively for its Tracker2 avalanche transceivers. The company recommends that all Tracker2 owners take advantage of this update. This software update improves functionality during power-saving mode. After 12 hours without user input, Tracker2 enters into power-saving mode and begins emitting an audible beep every two minutes to let you […] Backcountry AvyBrains | July 3, 2020 0 Comments
“When Should You Change Your Avalanche Transceiver Batteries?” This is a question that comes up again and again and there are different answers to this question. We’re going to share with you some of the industry standards that we know of and why they are what they are. The best idea is to be conservative and change your batteries frequently and don’t let you batteries get below 60%. The first thing you should do is consult the user manual of your avalanche beacon (you can find them online) and read at what battery percentage your beacon […] Avalanche SnowBrains | October 21, 2019 5 Comments
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability Back in May Ortovox announced a precautionary recall of its Ortovox 3+ avalanche transceivers running software version 2.1.Ā Internal testing by Ortovox identified a software glitch that could cause temporary lapses in signal transmission, potentially leading to a longer search time in the case of a burial. Ortovox upgraded the device, free of charge to all users. Yesterday, 10th July, Ortovox […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 11, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: How To Do An Avalanche Transceiver Trailhead Test For Skiers & Snowboarders In this video, the BCA team shows you how to perform an avalanche transceiver trailhead test and how to ensure everyone’s beacons are working correctly before heading out on the trail. An important task to perform before heading into the backcountry. Avalanche Chris Wallner | December 13, 2017 0 Comments
Your Transceiver and You Project Zero’s mission is to reduce avalanche fatalities and promote a responsible backcountry experience. This ground-breaking North American industry collaboration between avalanche forecast centers, educators, equipment manufacturers, industry associations and non-profits formed under the far-reaching vision to āReduce Avalanche Fatalities to Zero.ā While lofty, this statement sets a vision that can only happen through broad collaboration towards cultural, infrastructure and educational changes in how we manage avalanche risks. More info about this project […] Naomi VanPatten | January 4, 2015 0 Comments