Videos
“I Am Because You Are” follows the journey of six women of colour as they embark on their first mountaineering trip in the beautiful and rugged Bugaboos. The plan was for a summer trip with the opportunity to learn foundational mountain skills fro...
Climbing is rarely a team sport, but for Neil Gresham and Anak Verhoeven...
This video covers the basics of a mountain snowpack and avalanche proble...
Author(s):
Christopher Bartram
,
Erik Rabinowitz
IntroductionSo many organizations hold a piece of the outdoor industry, each with a different tolerance for risk, standard of training, and required certification and operating differently. This be...
Author: Steve Smith
Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to practices and values which the outdoor community has worked hard to develop. I will outline the two cases, and offer some analysis of the threats which the cases m...
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News
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: September 12, 2024
This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and cons...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: June 13, 2024
This recall involves Neve Strap Crampons and Accessory Kits, Style No. 400073, with date codes 01-2021, 05-2022, 07-2023, 01-2024 and SS1271. The date codes are located on the rubber heel strap pull-tab and on the underside of the toe piece under the anti-balling plate. The products are made of a...
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Risk Management
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Documents
Author(s):
Gordon G. Giesbrecht, PhD
The “Cold Card” is a concise, easy-to-use decision aid that can be carried in the field by wilderness search and rescue teams or medical responders to advise on assessment and care of cold-exposed patients. It is available for free download and unlimited use for education or in-field instruction by any individual or group. The card should be printed on heavy, waterproof stock (13×18 cm) for use in all weather conditions.For more information, see the 2018 WEM article “Cold Card” to...