Skiing in the backcountry requires a variety of equipment in addition to the gear used at ski resorts.
As you step onto uncontrolled snowy mountains and have to climb in addition to sliding, it is essential to have some kind of equipment for winter mountain climbing, regardless of the time or location.
Therefore, we covered the ``Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session'' held at the end of January, sponsored by Lost Arrow, which handles backcountry ski gear such as Black Diamond and Scarpa. We have prepared a collection of how-to videos for beginners in the backcountry, with excerpts from training courses on how to properly use and handle hike-up gear and avalanche gear. There are 10 video contents in total.
[Hike up gear]
・Climbing skins
・Bindings
・Ski poles
・Ski crampons
・Ski boots
This time it's a beacon.
We had Mr. Hashimoto and Mr. Sakamoto from Lost Arrow give a lecture about beacons.
The content is divided into two parts. First, we will discuss how to install a beacon and what to be careful about.
The other thing is about avalanche rescue methods. This page outlines the general flow of avalanche rescue using beacons. *The content introduced here is part of the course.
・Gear used in this video
Peeps/Peeps Pro IPS
The most advanced avalanche beacon with a wide search width of 80m and an electromagnetic interference protection system. By adopting a digital front end and "simultaneous digital antenna signal processing" that processes two antennas simultaneously, it has become possible to process 80 times faster (compared to our company). The distinctive foldable bar has a built-in X antenna, allowing you to search a wider area. In addition, in call mode, the bar folds up to cover the power switch, which helps prevent malfunctions, and in search mode, it helps keep the X antenna away from smartwatches and other electronic devices.
Interview cooperation/ Lost Arrow
Video shooting/editing/ Taiki Yoshikawa
Video composition/text/ Shinya Moriyama