Wyssen Avalanche Control is a 3rd generation Swiss family company with subsidiaries in Austria, Norway, Canada, USA, and Chile. We develop and build RACS, detection systems, and software for risk management. With our innovative solutions, we protect human lives and infrastructure worldwide. WAC has installed over 800 Wyssen Avalanche Towers and 100 detection systems worldwide.
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Title Sponsors
Arc'teryx is a Canadian company specializing in high-performance outdoor apparel and equipment, particularly for mountaineering and alpine sports. Founded in 1989, the company is known for its durable, technically advanced designs, often featuring waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, and its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The brand's name and logo reference the Archaeopteryx, an early bird, symbolizing evolutionary progress and a connection to the natural world.
SAFeTY Sponsors
CIL Avalanche, part of CIL Explosives, is a company specializing in the production and supply of explosives for avalanche control, operating for over 140 years. They offer a range of products and services, including custom-ordered explosives, and are known for their commitment to safety and responsible use of explosives. CIL also supports the avalanche industry by donating a portion of their profits to organizations like the American Avalanche Association (A3) and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
MND Safety is a brand of MND Group that specializes in non-explosive avalanche control systems. They are a global leader in this field, with over 30 years of experience and installations in 22 countries. MND Safety's systems are used to protect ski areas, roads, railways, and other infrastructure in mountainous regions from avalanche risks.
Supporting Sponsors
Inauen-Schätti AG manufactures remote avalanche control systems, including the Avalanche Guard and Avalanche Trigger LM32, which use explosives to trigger avalanches from a safe distance. The Avalanche Guard is a central unit with remotely controlled explosives, while the LM32 is a flexible throwing device with up to 32 explosive charges. These systems are designed to secure areas under threat of avalanches, such as roads and ski slopes, by remotely triggering controlled avalanches.