Arva

Arva is a French avalanche safety brand, established in 1984 and described by the company as a family brand from the Alps. It is run by NIC Impex SA and has its headquarters in Annecy, where its products are designed and developed.

Its range includes avalanche transceivers, avalanche airbag backpacks, probes and shovels, together with ski touring and freeride backpacks and rescue accessories, and the brand also runs avalanche training through its Snow Safety Program. Arva states that its transceivers and airbag systems are designed, developed and manufactured in France.