02.17.05
Avalanche Safety Gear
With a sense of loss and sadness, we read today about the death of a Backcountry skier during free fall skiing. Noone can predict avalanches yet with 100% accuracy. Certainly this was one of those cases where the risk was known, but the love of the thrill outweighed the risks.
Many cases of being caught in an avalanche can be helped with the right gear. If you’ve been hesitating about buying the best avalanche gear, take advantage now of the great semi-annual Blow Out sale at Backcountry.com.
You’ll find avalanche beacons, snow probes, avalanche survival packages, lightweight shovels, snow study gear, and more.
Right now many of these items are on sale, up to 70% off the regular price. All purchases over $50 receive free shipping, and you pay no sales tax outside of the State of Utah.
The life you save could be your own. Buy the best avalanche gear. It’s no guarantee (life comes with only one 100% guarantee), but it’s an investment in preventative safety. Educate yourself about snow study, the clues to what type of snow pack and conditions are more likely to lead to avalanche. Use your tools, use your head, and enjoy the thrill!