Last winter's avalanches brought the
danger of avalanches into focus. The desire
to test oneself against the mountain is, however,
a strong one - as evidenced by this month's You
the Jury.
If you are one of those souls who wants or
needs the thrill of the off-piste and back-country
to get the most from your mountain experience then
you are sure to want to know about the Avalung.
This sleeveless jacket can give you an extra
hour of air while trapped in an avalanche and could
make the difference between life and death.
The gilet works by taking in oxygen from the surrounding
snow, while exhaling COČ through the back, away from
the fresh air, and minimising ice masking - the freezing
of exhaled air on the face.
The Avalung is available on various places
around the Internet. Try www.avalung.com or www.snowandrock.com
for more info.
