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How to use an avalanche beacon
If disaster strikes, your avalanche beacon might save your life, or the life of a friend. But you can help your transceiver do its job better with these tips
Video: skier buried in avalanche flags down helicopter with one free arm
The man was buried up to his neck for six hours, but still managed to alert a rescue crew
ARVA Neo BT Pro avalanche beacon review: a powerful and versatile safety tool
Highly advanced and very capable, the ARVA Neo BT Pro is a beacon with a huge range of features
Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon review: high quality at a low price
The Mammut Barryvox is an excellent avalanche beacon for a good price – everyone from beginners to professionals will love it
ARVA Evo5 avalanche beacon review: very lightweight but still feature packed
Lightweight and easy to carry , the ARVA Evo5 is a beacon with a smaller footprint
Black Diamond Recon X avalanche beacon review: a chunky choice for avy newbies
The Black Diamond Recon X is an affordable – though a bit big and heavy – beacon, ideal for beginners
BCA Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver review: ease of operation is this beacon’s main selling point
The latest version of North America’s best-selling beacon, the BCA Tracker4 boasts basic functions that are very easy to use
Ortovox Diract Voice avalanche beacon review: a transceiver that talks
The innovative Ortovox Diract Voice delivers directions both aurally and visually
