Avalanches, water rescue gear and whether search tech replaces search skills. In the fourth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from Utah in the US where a group of backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche. The discussion turns to avalanche information services and avalanches in the UK. Luke Stonestreet joins in to discuss water rescue gear, the guys start from the head and work down, discussing helmets, lighting, baselayers, gloves and more. Finally, Richard and Ben tackle the latest topic "Does search tech replace skills?" News - Utah avalanche: Four skiers killed after snowslide near Salt Lake City - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55969662 - Utah Avalanche Center - https://utahavalanchecenter.org/ - Scottish Avalanche Information Service - https://www.sais.gov.uk/ - Deadliest avalanche in the UK - https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Lewes-Snow-Drop-1836/ Gear - Armadillo Merino - https://armadillomerino.com/ - Woolpower - https://woolpower.se/ - Manta helmet Topic - Argus TT thermal device - HIK Lynx L15 thermal telescope