GNFAC Avalanche Education Calendar 2011-2012
New! Mammut Element Beacon
Elementary importance
Weekend, powder snow and sunshine, the perfect freeride combination. However, the thrill of the search for untouched expanses of deep snow should never make you lose sight of safety. Along with an avalanche shovel and a probe, the Mammut ELEMENT Barryvox is an essential item of basic equipment for any freerider. Pared down to the essentials, the LVS convinces thanks to its clear instructions and simple operation.
In an emergency, every second counts. The Mammut ELEMENT Barryvox, developed and produced entirely in Switzerland, has therefore been reduced to the essentials. This digital 3-antenna device offers high performance combined with great ease of use. Its one-button operation and clearly laid out display make the device easily understandable and user friendly. Guaranteeing fast and precise location. Additional aids include signal analysis, listing of victims and a marking function, to quickly and reliably tackle even complex situations involving multiple buried victims. To ensure that the device continues to work correctly even after a fall, the extremely robust housing offers effective protection against impact or breakage.
Unlike its big brother, the Mammut PULSE Barryvox, the ELEMENT does not have an analogue mode. The ELEMENT Barryvox also does not include any user configuration options. In addition, only the PULSE version can display victims’ vital data. The device is therefore ideal to help even less experienced users keep a cool head in serious situations.
Technical Features:
- Type: Digital 3-antenna device
- Transmitting frequency: 457 kHz
- Range approx.: More than 40 m
- Search strip width: 40 m
- Dimensions: 113 mm x 75 mm x 27 mm
- Weight: 210 g (including batteries)
- W-Link frequency EU: 869.8 MHz
- W-Link frequency USA/Can: 916-926 MHz
- Batteries: Alkaline 3 x AAA 1.5 Volt
- Battery life: At least 200 hours
- Warranty: 5-year Mammut warranty
- Standard: EN 300718
Avalanche Awareness Class Jan 9-Helena
Helena Snowdrifters and MTFWP
will host an
Avalanche Awareness and Training Class
with the
Gallatin Avalanche Center
Sunday, Jan 9, 2011
9:00am-4:30pm
FREE!
Maco Building on Airport Rd
Helena, MT
Call Chad 439-8253 with any questions.
We will also have transceiver practice at the end of class, so bring your avalanche transceivers.
BCA Tracker Avalanche Beacon
Tracker DTS is the easiest and best–selling beacon on the market because of its rapid processor and simple user interface. A real–time, digital display shows both direction and distance with bright red LEDs (light emitting diodes). The distance is shown in meters and indicator lights display the direction of transmitting beacons. As the world’s most widely used transceiver, the Tracker has established a strong reputation for durability and reliability. Comes with a carrying case and harness.
- weight: approximately 13.6 ounces/385 grams including strap and batteries; 8.6 ounces/245 grams without
- dimensions: 5.2x3.4x1 inches/13.2x8.6x2.5 cm
- rapid processor and simple user interface
- real-time, digital display shows direction and distance
- bright red LEDs (light emitting diodes)
- proven durability
- uses three AAA alkaline batteries
- includes a protective carrying case
