Airbag or no airbag, this guy got lucky. VERY lucky. ABS packs are a good invention and can increase safety margins but they are NOT fool-proof lifesaving bits of gear – far from it. Having one on your back should never change the way you ski or the decisions you make.
In May we sent EA team member Chris to sample Iceland’s world-renowned “corn snow”, and learn why spring on the Troll Peninsula offers heliskiing and heliboarding experiences that are just as memorable as deep powder days in mid-winter. Chris shares his experience and seven reasons why you should plan a spring heliskiing trip to Iceland.
An Indian heliski safari, 23 years in the making — from Ambassador cars and family memories to first descents, remote Himalayan villages and the elusive snow leopard.
In January 2025 we went in search of powder in Hokkaido and Honshu, Japan and to see what all the fuss was about. Based on our experience, this is all you need to know.