"two way radios"

Simple, bomber, reliable: The Rocky Talkie radio serves as an effective means for radio communication while backcountry skiing.

With savvy industrial design, the Rocky Talkie radios might be what you are looking for when it comes to ruggedness and backcountry ski radio comms.

New FCC rules for blister pack consumer 2-way walkie talkie radios, confusing but not much different in the end.

Using 2-way radios is a good idea for backcountry skiers, review of FRS and GMRS and ham units both for safety and adding fun factor.

Use of 2-way radio walkie talkies for backcountry ski touring, increasing avalanche safety through communication is essential, BCA Link radio recommended.

Review of BC Link FRS/GMRS handheld 2-way radio for backcountry skiers and riders, or walkie talkie any outdoor use.

Review of Cobra FRS/GMRS handheld radio CXT545, good backcountry skiing comm if you get the right price.

Backcountry Access BC Link 2-way radio for backcountry skier, snowmobilers and other winter recreationists including touring.

Interview with Inspired Summit Adventures Shaun Deutschlander on positive aspects of more ski tourers and a busier backcountry.

Catching the perfect ski photograph takes creativity, planning, clear communication, good weather, and a little sprinkle of luck. Scott Bellow tells how.

Will McKay brings us along on his AMGA Ski Guide Course, the first in a series of three required courses to become a certified AMGA Ski Guide in the United States. Along the way, we’ll learn about highlight reels, and making a rescue shelter slightly warmer.

ARVA’s Reactor Tour UL25 airbag pack sets itself apart as a high functioning pack bundling a reliable airbag system with easy access nutrition and hydration pockets for on-the-go backcountry tourers. Alex Lee checks in with an early season first look of the Reactor Tour UL25 from the hills above Anchorage.

Garmin released data last week about 10,000 inReach SOS triggerings. Let’s check it out, as many of us carry personal GPS satellite communicators.

BCA has designed a rugged up-to-the-task airbag backpack in the FLOAT E2 25. The FLOAT E2 packs integrate Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system. The packs will be available next fall.

For an off-the-grid satellite communication device, the Zoleo offers a solid build to survive a backcountry beatdown for most ski adventures.

Group to group communication while backcountry skiing is tricky, an initiative on Snoqualmie Pass aims to help promote inter-group awareness.

Trip report for spring ski mountaineering ascent and descent on Rolling Mountain in the San Juans with debrief of decision making/snow quality.

Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.

Guide for buying used ski touring gear including avalanche equipment, backpacks, radios, personal locator beacons and more.

How to dial your emergency car kit with ski touring specific gear so you never go into the backcountry unprepared.