HAT blog
The off piste awareness tour
At HAT we used to call our talks "avalanche talks" because they were primarily about avoiding avalanche danger. We now prefer to call them "off piste awareness talks". We have evolved our training and events to be not just about avalanches, but about making the most...
Ultra-light ORTOVOX ASCENT backpack. Great for ski touring
Ultra-light! The ORTOVOX ASCENT backpack was originally designed for ski mountaineering. Here at HAT we reckon it's a great option for ski touring and riding off-piste. We're particularly impressed by how comfortable and light it is. Weight is always a prime concern...
Utah celebrates a season with zero avalanche deaths
Report from Back Country Magazine What a success for the Utah Avalanche Centre and their work to educate backcountry skiers. We have yet to make this kind of progress in Europe. But we are getting there and awareness is increasing. However there is a long way to go to...
Ski Trade discuss skier trends at Listex
I am spending the day at Listex (London International Snowsports Exchange). This is a gathering of ski trade and service providers to meet, discuss and form new trade relationships. The first session is titled Back to the Future and is a discussion on skier trends...
Remember the first time you stepped on snow … and then on skis?
National Schools Snowsport Week The first time on snow is quite a special moment, we can all remember that day it snowed at home and we made contact with the cold white fluffy stuff. I am sure we can also remember the first time we put skis on and they felt very...
Shred Safe makes The Essentials talk free for one week
Mountain safety is no joke. Shred Safe aims to maximize your fun and minimize your risks by offering free avalanche training and mountain safety courses. Shred Safe have worked with HAT so you can watch Ride Hard Ride Safe - The Essentials online for FREE. You...
Check out our on-line info & training!
Not able to attend a talk or course? Check out our on-line info & training! Thank you to everyone who is interested in a talk and/or an on snow course. Our courses and talks are almost completely full until this coming autumn. We'll be posting our 2017-18...
Henry Schniewind on Sky News about Tignes Avalanche
Tignes avalanche March 7th 2017, Carline Piste Henry was interviewed today on Sky News about the Tignes avalanche on the Carline piste. You can watch the interview here What do we know about this avalanche event? Well not any more than you can read in the press...