Avalanche Airbag Backpacks Go Mainstream | NPR Story: Avalanche airbag backpacks are becoming more and more popular in the USA. So much so, that National Public Radio (NPR) felt the need to cover them this week. Avalanche airbags are becoming more of must in the backcountry. Bruce Tremper, director of the Utah Avalanche Center, has stated: “My best guess is that avalanche airbag packs will probably save a little more than half of those who would have otherwise have died in an avalanche.” – Bruce Tremper, Utah Avalanche Center Airbags probably save half of those who would otherwise have died in an avalanche? That should be […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 19, 2014 0 Comments
Avalanche Expert, Bruce Tremper, Says Avalanche Airbag Backpacks Save 50% Of Avy Victims Bruce Tremper, the director of the Utah Avalanche Center, thinks everyone should wear an avalanche airbag backpack. When asked if he wears and avalanche airbag backpack, Bruce had this to say: “I only us it on the dangerous days. Then I have to think, well if it’s dangerous, why am I going there. So, that’s a better choice, I think, is to say, hm […] Avalanche SnowBrains | December 18, 2013 4 Comments