Electric fan-powered airbags aren’t exactly new, but Arc’teryx’s new Micon LiTRIC™ puts the tech in a lightweight 32L backpack that actually makes sense to carry.

That safety pocket is more than big enough to carry an avalanche shovel, probe, and skins big enough for powder ... often wearing a vest like the Dakine Poacher, Mammut RAS Vest or Arva Reactor Vest.

and have an avalanche beacon, probe and shovel ready. “Emergency services are usually too far away from the scene of an avalanche, and time is important,” Simon Trautman, a national avalanche ...

Check your local avalanche forecast here. Every backcountry skier should carry an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe. These are essential for avalanche safety in the backcountry. There are many ...

how to use basic avalanche safety gear like a beacon, shovel, and probe, and more. Check out AIARE courses and clinics near you here. Every backcountry skier and snowboarder should consider taking a ...

A 37-year-old man was killed in an avalanche in the Utah backcountry while snowmobiling Monday, authorities said. Scott Wright, from Evanston, Wyoming, was snowmobiling with a friend in the Monte ...

However, your beacon is useless without the accompanying avalanche probe, shovel, and the knowledge and training to use them in tandem. The goal is to never have to use your beacon, but to be ...

There are many pieces of gear that are important for a backcountry outing, but none are more vital to avalanche safety than a beacon, shovel, and probe. If you're wondering what each piece of gear ...

Snow shovels are another must-have tool for managing hefty snow buildup and keeping the outside of your home looking neat. To find the best ones, I spoke with a snow and ice management expert and ...

Life goes on for the Colorado Avalanche in the aftermath of trading superstar Mikko Rantanen. The organization and its fans were understandably deflated after the news broke that one of the team's ...