The Evolution of Ski Patrol: Dogs, Tech, and Love for the Mountains Ski patrol has been part of the ski industry from the very beginning. From ancient monks rescuing travelers in the Alps to drones joining the Aspen Mountain Rescue, the desire to keep each other safe in the mountains is tried and true. Ski patrol today strives to keep up with the ever-changing ski industry. This had led to advanced avalanche mitigation and high […] Avalanche Katy Shipley | August 26, 2021 0 Comments
Avalanche Mitigation Equipment To Be Replaced Above Teton Pass, WY Wyoming Department of Transportation will be replacing some crucial Gazex exploders, used in avalanche mitigation work on Teton Pass, Wyoming. These Gazex exploders are essential in keeping Teton Pass, WY open year-round through the snowy winter months. These tools have been used on Hwy 22 over the pass since the early 1990s and are now in need of some replacements. […] Avalanche James Pulfer | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Officials Concerned About Reliability of Mt. Rose, NV Gazex Avalanche System Backup plans are being considered for an avalanche control system in Nevada near a year-round highway pass amid concerns about reliability, transportation officials said. The remote-operated Gazex system uses propane-powered blasts to trigger controlled avalanches on state Route 431, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported Monday. “We are right now looking to identify any type of backup plan,” said Meg Ragonese, a spokeswoman […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 11, 2019 1 Comment
Alpine Meadows Residents Protest New Gazex Avalanche Control System As another winter season begins, it’s of no surprise the residents of North Lake Tahoe are in dispute with the newly formed owners of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Alterra Mountain Co. This time concerning the use of newly installed Gazex remote avalanche control systems along the Alpine Meadows entry road. Members of the community have expressed concerns about the noise […] Avalanche Alex K | November 7, 2018 1 Comment
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