Arm yourself for your next Alpine adventure

ABS avalanche airbag
Thrill-seeking backcountry skiers now have a chance to save their lives in the event of an avalanche. The air bag system, worn as a backpack, contains an avalanche balloon that works by keeping the wearer near the surface of the snow. It's not a fail-safe system but could be worth the investment.

$600 to $1,000.
http://abs-airbag.de