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After years of physical training and planning for their record-breaking project, La Liste: Everything or Nothing, professional skiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten arrived in Pakistan to find sketchy avalanche conditions on one of their planned routes. Learn what they decided to do and how pro athletes navigate safety management.  

Strong partnerships in the mountains are built on clear and honest communication. When faced with high-stakes decisions, the ability to say "no" is essential and something professional athletes do regularly. Changing plans to better suit the realities of the mountain is a success - even if you don't ride that day. The goal is always to come home safely. Being flexible, taking action to avoid unnecessary risk and identifying "summit fever" tunnel vision towards an objective are the only ways to ensure safe movement in avalanche terrain. At the beginning of the season, practicing with your Basic 4 - beacon, probe, shovel, airbag backpack - builds muscle memory and allows you to focus on the human-element of your avalanche safety protocol.  

Winter pursuits in the backcountry bring inherent risk. Be prepared to make smart decisions fast this season with the right education and the right tools. Always there. Always ready.

Barryvox S Package:

This is the go-to kit for moving through avalanche terrain. With a Barryvox transceiver, UIAA-certified shovel and high-end probe, our avalanche equipment packages offer all the basic hardware required for avalanche rescue scenarios.

Transceivers:

Because when time is your enemy fast is your friend, intuitive handling and cutting-edge technology make our Barryvox the avalanche transceiver you can always rely on.

Airbags:

Designed by skiers and backed by life-saving science, our range of avalanche airbags are the best choice for the worst case. Each pack is designed for a specific purpose and is compatible with our renowned airbag system.





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