Keyword: avalanche airbag

Concentrated avalanche knowledge for winter sports enthusiasts

The ÖAV will be touring from November 23.11rd. with the Avalanche Update lecture series through Austria, there will be a free live stream on December 13th.

This is what you need to know about avalanche airbags

In 1985, ABS launched the first avalanche airbag backpack. Today, the self-rescue system is part of the obligatory emergency equipment for many winter sports enthusiasts. At Bächli-Bergsport, customers can choose between five different airbag systems. How they work and what advantages each system brings: an overview.

Avabag Litric avalanche backpack from Ortovox | electronic & ultralight

Low weight, simple operation, reliable deployment: Avabag Litric is a new electrical airbag system that was developed jointly by Ortovox and Arc'teryx and sets new standards. It is the lightest electric avalanche airbag system in the world and is now being used in the avalanche backpacks of both brands.

Mammut calls for avalanche airbags to be checked

Mammut is recalling Generation 3.0 avalanche airbags for the 2020/2021 winter season. The functionality could be impaired.

You need to know these three components of avalanche equipment

Snow-covered mountains have a magical attraction. But the white snow is also dangerous. You have to know this avalanche equipment.

Is an avalanche backpack a pure safety benefit? A self-experiment.

Avalanche backpacks can significantly reduce the risk of spillage. But how does the airbag affect my personal risk behavior? A self-experiment.

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