"I've had the opportunity to be in the presence of many great mountaineers in my lifetime. One thing we agree on is the inherent danger an avalanche presents. Simple sunshine or an unwary person hundreds of feet down the mountainside can set a hard slab snowpack avalanche moving down a slope at 300 m.p.h.. Whether I am guiding a mountaineering expedition or in the backcountry on randonee` skis, I have found that the first and best protection is to have knowledge of the avalanche environment. When I feel the danger is present, I never trust my instincts, I test my instincts. I do this with the assistance of Tannerite Avalanche Control Explosives (TACE). It's lightweight and produces more than enough concussion to release all types of snow condition and ultimately give me peace of mind. Daniel Tanner, whom I consider to be the leader in avalanche control explosives, has worked closely with me to produce a to-specification, customized TACE devices for the backcountry, mountain and skiing environments. I both trust and thank him for the tireless work he has put into TACE. I recommend TACE highly for outdoor enthusiasts of all fields in which avalanche danger is a concern - because nothing can replace life."