Taking a trip or a long hike to the mountain during winter sounds like a good idea to wind down and relax. A snow-filled mountain does seem breathtaking, especially when you reach the peak. But, so many things can go wrong during this trip. For instance, even the best technologies can only foresee an avalanche seconds before it wreaks havoc. Given this, it’s best to be prepared. What kind of avalanche gear do you need? Where can you buy them? Why are they so important? An essential piece of avalanche gear is the avalanche beacon, a directional radio locator used to find another avalanche beacon. An avalanche beacon is worn on your body when you are traveling in avalanche terrain. This avalanche gear can either transmit (when traveling) or receive signals (when searching), depending on your need. This is also rather small –200 grams, with the price depending on its features. Among the different brands of this avalanche gear, MountainYahoos recommends Pieps, BCA, MammutBaryvox and Ort
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