beacons

[glengine]

There was a guy that i know that was killed this past winter in an avvy, he had an avy bag.. He was riding with some inexperienced riders.. They weren't able to find him fast enough.

 

[imdoo'n]

You definitely take your chances in the steep and deep, as tons of snow tend to beat a guy up bad. I'd suppose nothing would have helped that guy out, anything that can up your odds is definitely the way to go.

 

[Haggis]

I always try and get guys to make the most of those 'socked in days' - instead of sitting around sulking cause the weather sucks go hide a beacon and practice. As someone who has taken the avy course - it is ALARMING how many guys think just having a beacon is good enough. It is somewhat humorous to watch the chaos as people fumble with beacons and go walking in every direction - then I remember these are the people that maybe searching for me. Get serious about this!