Deep powder in the backcountry has an irresistible allure. Researchers try to answer this question: Does powder fever change our perception of risks?

Explanation of the 2021 Black Diamond recall of the Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro and Ice beacon models.

Thoughts and discussion of the Mount Trelease avalanche that killed a solo snowboarder on 2/14/21 in Colorado.

Whether to wear your beacon in your pocket or in a chest harness is ultimately a personal choice, but each option has its pros and cons.

Beyond the halls of formal avalanche education, the most simple way to avoid getting ‘lanched is to pay attention to slope angles.

Inspect your beacon battery compartment to avoid or fix corrosion that can cause beacon malfunction.