Search and rescue dogs have been used for decades to help search for lost skiers or boarders in avalanches. They are a vital component in wilderness tracking, during natural disasters and other events where people have been declared missing. Rescue dogs detect human scents which makes them particularly good at locating humans that have been … Continue reading “Mountain Rescue Dogs in Avalanche Situations 🐶”
Fortunately, being buried alive in the snow is something that the majority of us only experience in our worst nightmares. But for people who love to ski or snowboard off-piste, it’s an ever-present danger. Data suggest that more than 150 people every year get buried in the snow – mostly snowboarders and skiers who venture … Continue reading “Mountain Rescue Drones saving skiers lives from Avalanches 🛸”
What is a Recco Reflector? The Recco Reflector is a small band-aid size battery-free transponder which makes you searchable to professional mountain rescue teams in the event of an avalanche. If you are caught in an avalanche situation the mountain rescue team will search the avalanche area with a Recco Detector, this detector responds to frequency signals of the … Continue reading “What is a Recco Reflector and why you should always wear one?🔴”
Essentials for the kids for half term skiing for safetyTaking the kids skiing for half term? Or are they going with a school group? Make sure they have Recco Reflectors in case the worst happens and they are involved in an AvalancheRecco Reflectors are attached to your helmet or ski backpack and allow Mountain rescue personnel … Continue reading “Get Reccos for the kids for half term skiing ⛷🎿”
Heavy snow storm hits parts of Germany & Austria offering High Avalanche Risks At least seven people dead after a heavy snowfall hits parts of the German and Austrian Alps, leaving High avalanche alerts. Reporter confirms that a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who went missing whilst snowshoeing were found dead near Salzburg in central … Continue reading “Atleast 7 dead, High avalanche risks in Germany & Austria”
Snowsafe break down how avalanche transceivers work? Avalanche Transceivers are handheld devices that emit signals. If one of your skiing companions are buried in an avalanche, other transceivers carried by the party pick up the signal being emitted from under the snow. If you have not been buried then you must force your avalanche beacon into … Continue reading “Transceivers – How do they Work ? 🤳”
Where are you skiing or snowboarding off-piste this season? 1 – Chamonix, France Home to the most famous off-piste run in the world, The Vallée Blanche, every expert skier or snowboarder has to ski it Ride the Aiguille du Midi up to a tremendous 3842m and follow the unforgettable 24km trail weaving across the Colle del … Continue reading “Top 10 places to Ski & Snowboard off-piste in Europe”
Fast and Efficient Delivery with DPD Local Snowsafe have recently moved courier to DPD Local, a revolution in home delivery, you should never miss a delivery again with DPD, ensure you have downloaded the DPD app in order to track your delivery, we have broken down the app’s features below in order to make sure … Continue reading “Snowsafe Change to DPD Local For Fast and Efficient Delivery”
Introduction: Thereʼs nothing like leaving the best off-piste powder tracks in virgin snow. Skierʼs dream of it. Itʼs truly life changing! Youʼre feeling pumped up, striking each turn with punch and finesse and grinning from ear to ear. Unfortunately, most skiers struggle off-piste. As humans, we think weʼre rational but we arenʼt. Ski Mckay: My … Continue reading “Be Brave – Adventure Beyond The Pistes”
Whos Venturing into the unknown this winter season? Make sure you’re aware of what to expect from Avalanche Safety Courses There are not many things in the world that will give you the same satisfaction as riding through deep powder in the backcountry, however, this comes at a greater risk. Without taking any avalanche safety … Continue reading “Avalanche Safety Courses”