Since its founding in 1862 to promote mountaineering and support alpine culture, the Austrian Alpine Club has grown to become an influential and respected voice for skiers and climbers who frequent the Austrian Alps. With a membership of...

A free heli trip is the ultimate goal for anyone who has made an untracked turn. Yet entering the backcountry requires respect for avalanches and knowledge about how to stay safe. This season, RECCOŽ, Quiksilver, and Bella Coola Heli Sports...

SANTA CRUZ (Jan. 16, 2006)–With deep roots in skateboarding, snowboarding and punk rock, Sessions has always led the way. The California-based brand has been an early adopter of everything from Gore-TexŽ fabric and freeskiing culture to the...

HINTERSTEIN, GERMANY (Jan 11. 2006) – On New Year's Eve, a 29-year old German woman who was caught in an avalanche and trapped under 1.5 meters of snow was pinpointed with the RECCOŽ avalanche rescue system and recovered alive after being...

ZURICH (Jan. 6, 2006) – Since the original Barryvox was commissioned in 1968 to protect the Swiss Army in avalanche terrain, the brand name has been synonymous with alpine safety. Building on this respected reputation, a new industry...

Parks Canada incorporates RECCO into its rescue plan for the Lake Louise, Rogers Pass and Icefields Parkway backcountry....

Exhibiting strong leadership in the field of avalanche awareness, The North Face has incorporated the RECCOŽ avalanche rescue system into seven of their Prodigy pieces for this winter season....