Ski Supply

Avalanche safety gear

Beyond the resort boundary, rescue after an avalanche falls to the people in the group. Every skier needs a transceiver, probe and shovel, and regular practice with each. We favor a three-antenna transceiver that guides the search and keeps track of more than one burial. Digging usually takes the longest, so a large metal blade and a telescopic shaft are worth carrying. A pack adds protection of its own. An airbag can help keep a skier near the surface, and an air supply buys time in a burial.