Flann’s Avi Blog
Just a head’s up for the Sea-to-Sky community: there’s a fantastic new avi blog by Wayne Flann. Given that the CAC email reports are mentioning it, I figure it’s some solid beta. He’s got…
Snow-Be, the searchless beacon
It is rare that the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) says “Yikes” over a new “avalanche beacon.” Lacking a Search mode, I think it’s safe to say that the “Snow Be” represents a major…
Transceiver practice this Thursday
I feel that I am going to receive the title of Ms. Safety, but I can’t help it. Anyone interested in ensuring their lives aren’t lost underneath a few metres of snow should…
To practice, or not to practice; is it really a question?
Last night, surrounded by twinkling stars and some frosty air, I attended the second of Whistler ACC’s transceiver practice, which was hosted by the esteemed Mitch Sulkers. What surprised me, though, was that…
February 28, 2013
tobias c. van Veen — Yah, mine are beginning to pile. A quality merino liner would be appreciated, for warmth & faster drying. I find...
February 28, 2013
Dave LeBlanc — the fleece liners in the SV's suck, they get wet and stay wet. Replaced mine with wool and all is...
December 9, 2012
karl — Even tho well written i will STRONGLY disagree with ya on the case of racers being the best on the...
November 12, 2012
Vince — Thanks for your review Tobias.
Wanted to respond to a few key points:
1. Cakehole and Khybers (while outside boundary) were not...
