Latest avalanche beacons news
"Whoompf" – first avalanche of the season reported in Colorado
The skier triggered slide occurred south of Independence Pass on Monday
Colorado Avalanche Center offers grim recap of last winter as snow season looms again
Colorado led the nation in avalanches during the deadly 2022/23 season
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
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
