Category: Avalanche Equipment & Awareness

Are you heading on a Half Term Ski Trip with no safety equipment for yourselves or your family?  “Im skiiing on piste, Why do i need safety equipment like RECCO” is a very common phrase used. Avalanches do happen on piste, marked runs:  December 2019 – Val Senales in Italy, a large avalanche on a … Continue reading “Avalanches Can Happen On Piste, Be Searchable with RECCO 🔴”

Where Ski Mckay first started, Aged 18 in 1992 and on the tail end of my childhood ski racing career, my flat mate and I would ski each day in the off piste high above Val dʼIsere in the Majestic French Alps. Back then we made a clear and conscious decision that when we skied we … Continue reading “Ski Mckay, Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail…”

Avalanches happen. If you fall victim to one during your time on the slopes, knowing that you have the best chance of survival is essential. The Recco reflector and SAR Helicopter Detector technology is the answer.What Exactly is Recco and the SAR Helicopter Detector Service? The Recco rescue service is an internationally used avalanche burial search … Continue reading “RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector 🚁”

The Jetforce airbag technology is a state-of-the-art airbag system, which electronically inflates your Airbag. This means that you are not restricted to  a single-use airbag. Instead, all you need to do is stuff the deflated airbag back into your pieps or black diamond backpack, and your ready to use it again.  We’ve got good news, … Continue reading “New Jetforce Airbag Technology 2.0: What are the main differences?🎒”

A snow-pit is a trench that exposes a vertical section of snow between the carpet of snow and the ground beneath. The purpose of a snow pit is to reveal layers of snow for study. Why do I need to dig snow-pits?  Snow-pits allow you to study the characteristics of the snow in a particular area. … Continue reading “How to Dig a Snow-pit ❄️”

When winter is over, most of us generally pack away our winter gear and bring out the summer equipment. However, that doesn’t mean that you should neglect your Avalanche transceiver or expect it be suitable when you need it again. Due to how important a transceiver is for ensuring your safety out in the unknown, … Continue reading “Don’t Venture Into the Unknown Without Testing Your Transceiver! ⛔️🤳”

Those of you wondering who Terrawest are and why their £59.00 Backpacks are so good, Snowsafe breaks the pack down in detail for you.Who are Terrawest and what do they have to offer? Terrawest are a UK based brand that was established in 2013. Focusing on a Recco installed technical ski backpack and avy tools such as … Continue reading “Terrawest Recco Backpack, Why are they so good?⭐️🎒”

Avalanche transceivers are among the most important safety feature within your fleet of avy gear, regardless of your skiing or boarding ability. Unfortunately, they are unable to save lives when the transmissions are interrupted. Sadly, broken signals are one of the biggest downsides surrounding the increased use of electrical goods.How do smartphones and Go-Pros disrupt … Continue reading “Do Smartphones, Watches, Go-Pros interfere with Avalanche Transceivers? 📱📷🤳”

Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder or summer enthusiasts, the BCA Link Radio 2.0 Two-Way Radio – walkie talkie lives up to its name, it’s your link to your group within the backcountry, maximise your fun and safety.  When you got the BC link you’re never alone out there.  It’s incredibly important to educate yourself and your … Continue reading “Why are the BCA Link 2.0 Radio Key in the Backcountry?🎧”

Ski helmets boasting MIPS brain protection systems are the perfect solution for skiing enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels.What is MIPS Brain Protection for ski helmets?  Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) is a carefully engineered protective system that is integrated into the internal parts of the ski helmet and serves to protect the brain from sustained … Continue reading “Why choose MIPS Brain Protected Ski Helmets?🪖”