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An avalanche beacon is the first and most important piece of safety equipment any backcountry snowboarder carries. In an avalanche burial, the window for survival is narrow — most victims survive if recovered within 15 minutes. A beacon lets your partners find you. Without one, they are searching blind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Every person in the group needs a beacon, not just some of them. This is not negotiable.
In an avalanche burial the window for survival is narrow. Most victims survive if they are recovered within 15 minutes. A beacon is what lets your partners find you. Without one, they are searching blind.
Look for a triple antenna digital beacon with a search distance of at least 40 metres and a clear, intuitive interface. Under stress, a straightforward search mode matters more than a long feature list.
We carry beacons from BCA, Mammut, Pieps and Black Diamond. The BCA Tracker range is widely used for its straightforward search mode.
No. Owning a beacon without practising with it is not enough. Run search drills before every season. We can walk you through beacon use in store.











