Black Diamond Issues Voluntary Recall On Carabiners and Runners Black Diamond issued a voluntary recall on specific carabiners, quickdraws, and nylon runners. The recall says that some of their non-locking carabiners have gate rivets that may not be properly manufactured, which could result in the gate potentially becoming detached. In addition, some of the locking carabiners have locking sleeves that could have been manufactured improperly and thus may […] Gear Review Keenan Grady | February 6, 2016 2 Comments
Play Safe and Play all Season: 137 Avalanche Deaths Last Winter With the temperatures dropping and new product lines coming out, it brings us to the start of our favorite time of the year: when the snow DROPS! We want everyone to play hard all season long, so it is important to be educated on avalanche risks and procedures before you get out there. Last year their were 137 deaths due […] Avalanche Guest Author | October 24, 2015 0 Comments
New Everest Regulations to BAN Inexperienced Climbers Naples officials will be enforcing new regulations that ban inexperienced climbers from attempting Mount Everest. Overcrowding has become an issue on the mountain, with around 600 people coming to attempt the summit every year. In May of this year, there were 150 climbers within the last 3,000 feet of the summit- on the same day, causing traffic jams on critical portions of the mountain. Climbing SnowBrains | October 2, 2015 1 Comment
Avalanche Education Center Directory | Every Avy Class in the USA: Avalanche safety training can mean the difference between life and death in the backcountry. From safe travel, avalanche terrain recognition, and snowpack layering to basic stability testing and companion rescue, there’s a lot to learn about backcountry avalanche risk. Before you’re ready to send it, check out Freeskiier’s list of local avalanche course centers to find one near you. This directory is presented by Arva Snow Safety Equipment. Arva has been designing avalanche safety equipment for over twenty-five years, and is consistently working with mountain patrollers and rescuers to […] Avalanche ameliatraynor | January 14, 2015 4 Comments
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