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Avalanche Awareness Training with Alain Duclos

26 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

On the 27th of November I organised a day at Tignes in the French Alps with the avalanche expert Alain Duclos. He is …

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Avalanche Transceiver Search

21 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNnmL4lC054 …

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The Perils of Old Avalanche Transceivers

21 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

If you, or a friend, are still using an old (c. 10 years or over avalanche transceiver) it's time to consign it to the …

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Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Avalanche, Equipment, Training, Transceiver

Avalanche Transceiver Interference

The Effects of Consumer Electronics on Avalanche Transceivers

21 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

We see and potentially carry, more and more gadgets including: “smartphones”, GPS devices, digital cameras with GPS …

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Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Avalanche, Equipment, Snow, Training, Transceiver

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Reading and Interpreting the Avalanche Forecast

21 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

Reading and interpreting the avalanche forecast is fundamental to reducing the risk of becoming a victim of an …

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Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Alps, Avalanche, Forecast, France, Snow, Training, Transceiver

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Why Go On An Avalanche Rescue Training Course

21 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

Do you go out in the winter mountains on foot, skis or snowshoes? If so, read on. The Risks Avalanches don't just …

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The Power of a “Wet Snow” Avalanche – video

20 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

Huge wet snow avalanche destroys chairlift at the ski resort of St Francois Longchamps, Savoie.  The resort is on the …

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Avalanche Transceiver Interference

Avalanche Transceivers and Electronic Equipment

20 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

Wearing an avalanche transceiver and carrying a probe and shovel are essential if going into areas with a potential …

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Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Avalanche, Beacon, Equipment, Training, Transceiver

Avalanche at Tignes – 13 February 2017

19 September 2018 By //  by Mark Tennent Leave a Comment

The risk of avalanches has recently hit the headlines following a tragedy at the ski resort of Tignes in the French …

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