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Where do we start with the Ortovox Zoom+ & Ortovox 3+ Transceiver? The range of Ortovox Transceivers have evolved since the first release of the F1 transceiver in the late 80’s. From the late 80’s Ortovox have developed 3 of the best and intuitive transceivers on the market to date. New to season 21-22 is the … Continue reading “Difference Between the Ortovox Zoom+ and 3+ Transceiver 🤳”
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 🔟”
Avalanche Transceiver Firmware has evolved over the years with many brands offering different features, although all transceivers work on the same 457 kHz frequency, each brand focus on there own transceiver firmware and software which can be updatable via app, pc or manually. Snowsafe breakdown what the current software is and how to update your transceiver:BCA … Continue reading “Avalanche Transceiver Firmware, How to update your Beacon?🤳🆙”
Should you use an Avalanche Transceiver App? Over the years smartphones have advanced massively, you can buy apps for pretty much anything these days, from using your phone as a TomTom to controlling your lighting or central heating ! would you use your smartphone as an Avalanche Transceiver app? Like Avalanche Transceivers, everyone will need to … Continue reading “Could there be an app on your phone that is an Avalanche Transceiver?📱”
VAT Exempt Shopping at Snowsafe Welcome to Snowsafe, We sell many Avalanche Safety products and ship them to customers worldwide and have been for over 15 years now. How does VAT Exempt work? Price ( 20% less ) – USA, New Zealand, Australia A big advantage here is that you do NOT PAY VAT at 20% once you … Continue reading “VAT Exempt Shopping at Snowsafe”
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! ⛔️🤳”
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? 📱📷🤳”
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 🛸”
