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Fjord’s Mountain Mission’ is a magical account of a real avalanche dog and his mission in the snowy mountains. Through his adventures, your children can learn the essentials before they head to the resorts for their winter holiday, empowering them to enjoy their trip to the full. The book also has lots of helpful tips … Continue reading “Fjord’s Mountain Mission 🐶”

A very common question snowsafe gets asked is, “Is the Alpride and Jetforce airbag technology the same?”  In terms of keeping you safe in the mountains, Yes they are excellent Airbag systems, however they are NOT the same when it comes to airbag technology, Snowsafe breakdown the difference between the Alpride Supercapacitor E2 technology vs … Continue reading “Alpride E2 Airbags VS Jetforce Airbag Technology 🎒🆚🎒”

The winter season is finally creeping up on us, have you got your winter gear ready for this season? New Alpride Osprey and Mammut RAS airbags, Neck Gaiters, Bike Lights and Recco and Backprotector Backpacks and much much more. Snowsafe breakdown the top 10 products for this winter season:1. Osprey Soleden Pro 32 E1 Airbag … Continue reading “Snowsafe Top 10 Products For Winter Season 20/21 🔟”

Are you in the market for face scarfs or Face masks and cant decide what one to go for? Here we compare the two different face coverings for you.Comfort and Breathability:  Comfort and Breathability all depend on the following factors: The material used. Structure of the face covering. Current face masks  Due to COVID-19 there … Continue reading “Face Scarfs vs Face Masks 😷”

Spring Ski Season is great for touring, backcountry and off piste skiing and snowboarding  to traverse higher and also deeper into the backcountry. This time of year brings a lot of spring avalanches, Make sure your carrying your Avalanche Safety Kit.1. Temperature Spring avalanches occur due to both snowpack and ambient air temperatures. When the … Continue reading “10 Reasons For Spring Avalanches 🍃”

An 11 year old boy who was buried by 5 feet of snow while skiing in France was saved by an Avalanche Transceiver. Fox Campbell was skiing in Le Tour, Chamonix, France, with his father, Gillian Campbell, when the two went off the piste and Fox fell into a hole. Both were experienced skiers and … Continue reading “11 Year-old Boy saved by Avalanche Transceiver in Chamonix, French Alps 🤳”

Base Layers are essential for any skier. This is the layer closest to your skin, after all, Merino Wool stands to offer the most heat of all. That’s why Ortovox spends a lot of time  searching for the best base layer materials and Merino wool is the one which pops up time and again as … Continue reading “Why choose Merino Wool Ski Base Layers? 🧥”

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 🚁”