How Does an Avalanche Beacon Work?
The avalanche beacon is a short range radio transmitter and receiver which helps buried in an avalanche to be located easily. It is usually used as safety equipment by mountain skiers, snowboarders and people who live or work in snow covered places.
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Those unfamiliar with backcountry snowboarding and skiing may think that an avalanche beacon is designed to predict avalanches. Harboring misconceptions about the purpose and usage of a beacon is a very dangerous thing when traveling in the backcountry. Before you attempt to head beyond the gates, understand what a beacon does, how it works and how you can effectively use one.
