At the Guides meeting every day a choice of safe riding terrain is selected by assessing snow stability and by analyzing weather. As well as the usual snow pit tests, we utilize latest research in avalanche assessment: extended column and propagation tests for best possible snowpack information. All our guests are provided with avalanche beacons free of charge - Tracker DTS, in our opinion is the easiest to use and most effective. We also have several shovel and probe sets for our guests.
In our initial safety briefings you will be given basic training on beacon use, safety & rescue procedures and we'll be happy to give you as much education you need for your backcountry adventures.
In cooperation with Garmin we developed GPS maps of our area and we use GPSMAP 60CS receivers for tracking and taking down the profile we ride each day. With Spot, satellite messenger we can be tracked via internet or mobile phone or send help calls if needed via satellite. Our communication is done with Kenwood radio stations. As an associated member of HeliCat Canada, world's finest association of mechanized freeride operations, we follow their standards and procedures.