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Geoff Irons

Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist Geoff Irons (REI, Colorado Springs) is a certified Know Before You Go instructor and a wilderness medicine teacher for REI and NOLS. Geoff is also a 15-year search and rescue volunteer and a 21-year ski patrol volunteer.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Avalanche Shovels

    35 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

    A snow shovel is a safety essential for backcountry winter travel. Learn how to choose one for avalanche rescue, and other ways you might use one.

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose and Use an Avalanche Transceiver

    210 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to choose this safety essential for snow travelers. We cover avalanche transceiver features, use tips and trailhead transceiver checks.

  • Skills

    Avalanche Safety Gear and Checklist

    162 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars

    Learn about the essential avalanche safety gear you need to carry when you venture beyond in-bounds ski areas.