Posts tagged avalanche rescue equipment
Award-winning deuter Alproof Tour Avalanche Airbag Pack Lands With U.S. Retailers

BOULDER, Colo. (November 7, 2023)deuter announces the latest addition to its acclaimed Alproof series, the Alproof Tour, winner of the ISPO Award for top-tier design and innovation within the outdoor sports industry. This state-of-the-art avalanche airbag backpack was meticulously designed for ski and splitboard touring in collaboration with Alpride, the industry leader in airbag system manufacturing. The deuter Alproof Tour is available now at select retailers and www.deuter.com.

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ORTOVOX Renews Partnership with Colorado Avalanche Information Center to Enhance Education and Safety

BOULDER, Colo. (October 10, 2023) – ORTOVOX, a leading provider of avalanche safety equipment and outdoor gear, is proud to announce its partnership with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). The collaboration aims to further the mission of avalanche education and safety within the Colorado backcountry community through its new Mobile Avalanche Education Trailer and continued support for the Trailhead Outreach Program. 

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ORTOVOX Launches Online Platform for Avalanche Safety

LONGMONT, Colo. (November 15, 2022) — Since ORTOVOX was founded, the protection of mountaineers and the mountains has been a guiding principal for the German mountain brand. The Safety Academy initially launched back in 2008, and the Safety Academy Lab Snow was established in 2013. The new digital knowledge platform provides high-quality information about avalanches and has been completely reworked in cooperation with the German Mountain and Ski Guide Association, Verband Deutscher Berg- und Skiführer (VDBS), along with safety and first aid experts. Safety Academy Lab Snow is available today at www.ortovox.com/en/safety-academy-lab-snow/.

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ORTOVOX Introduces World’s First Avalanche Transceiver with Voice Navigation, DIRACT VOICE

LONGMONT, Colo. (Feb. 1, 2021) – Today, ORTOVOX, the global expert in avalanche rescue equipment, introduces the world’s first avalanche transceiver featuring voice navigation. DIRACT VOICE represents the culmination of years of research and development bringing together product designers and human behavioral experts to produce a transceiver that supports rescuers in every phase of a search, offering calm, clear commands to help provide steadiness when the survival of a partner is on the line. DIRACT VOICE will be available for purchase in September 2021.

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