Simple, bomber, reliable: The Rocky Talkie radio serves as an effective means for radio communication while backcountry skiing.
"two way radios"
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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.
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New FCC rules for blister pack consumer 2-way walkie talkie radios, confusing but not much different in the end.
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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.
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Use of 2-way radio walkie talkies for backcountry ski touring, increasing avalanche safety through communication is essential, BCA Link radio recommended.
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Review of BC Link FRS/GMRS handheld 2-way radio for backcountry skiers and riders, or walkie talkie any outdoor use.
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Review of Cobra FRS/GMRS handheld radio CXT545, good backcountry skiing comm if you get the right price.
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Backcountry Access BC Link 2-way radio for backcountry skier, snowmobilers and other winter recreationists including touring.
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Interview with Inspired Summit Adventures Shaun Deutschlander on positive aspects of more ski tourers and a busier backcountry.
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Catching the perfect ski photograph takes creativity, planning, clear communication, good weather, and a little sprinkle of luck. Scott Bellow tells how.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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For an off-the-grid satellite communication device, the Zoleo offers a solid build to survive a backcountry beatdown for most ski adventures.
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Group to group communication while backcountry skiing is tricky, an initiative on Snoqualmie Pass aims to help promote inter-group awareness.
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Trip report for spring ski mountaineering ascent and descent on Rolling Mountain in the San Juans with debrief of decision making/snow quality.
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Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.
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Guide for buying used ski touring gear including avalanche equipment, backpacks, radios, personal locator beacons and more.
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How to dial your emergency car kit with ski touring specific gear so you never go into the backcountry unprepared.