The French Alpine Club in Pau has published its annual avalanche transceiver test, this one covering beacons that will be on sale next season.

DAV have published their annual test round up of all major devices.

In case you haven't heard both BCA, Snowpulse and Mammut have recalls out for their airbags. In the case of BCA the recall affects Float airbags shipped from 2011 to 2013.

Who said dead men tell no tales? The laboratory of the ENSA, whose role it is to train and examine guides in France, has done some tests on Dead Man (Corps Morts) anchors used for belaying where there

Eric Henderson of Dynafit N.A. talking of some of the modifications they've made to the Beast binding for the 2014 winter. Tightened tolerance on the heel and toe springs (whatever that means).

Mammut have announced details of an updated firmware, version 4.0, available from mid October. It’s an enhancement to fine search, that is less than 3 m.

The 80:20 rule applies across many busnesses. That is, the market leader in any sector has 80% of the sales. Indeed the hi-tech area seems to amplify this effect.