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News Date: October 30, 2025
This recall involves models Stealth and Covert kayak paddles. The brand name Werner appears on decals on both blades and the model name is printed on the right paddle blade. The paddles are made of black carbon fiber.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kayak paddles a...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: August 28, 2025
This recall involves Nimbus Lock Carabiners sold in Gun Metal/Green, Gun Metal/Fuchsia and Gun Metal/Blue. The affected carabiners were sold individually or as part of the Nimbus Lock 3 Pack, the Locker Draw KS, the Energy CR3 Pack and the Energy Nova Pack. Only the carabiners are included in thi...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: March 13, 2025
This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for technical alpine and ice climbs. All sizes are included in this recall. The harness has fixed leg loops and was sold in black and white colors. “Black Diamond” is printed on one of the leg loops. “Vision” is pr...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: February 27, 2025
This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing. The TRUBLUE iQ is gray with blue handles and a gray sash on the front cover. The TRUBLUE iQ+ has an added catch-and-hold brake on the front. The LT versions of the iQ and iQ+ have blue...
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Author(s):
Christopher Bartram
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Erik Rabinowitz
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So many organizations hold a piece of the outdoor industry, each with a different tolerance for risk, standard of training, and required certification and operating differently. Thi...
Author: Steve Smith
Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to practices and values which the outdoor community has worked hard to develop. I will outline the two cases, and offer some analysis of the threats which the cases m...
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Author(s):
Gordon G. Giesbrecht, PhD
The “Cold Card” is a concise, easy-to-use decision aid that can be carried in the field by wilderness search and rescue teams or medical responders to advise on assessment and care of cold-exposed patients. It is available for free download and unlimited use for education or in-field instruction by any individual or group. The card should be printed on heavy, waterproof stock (13×18 cm) for use in all weather conditions.For more information, see the 2018 WEM article “Cold Card” to...