Avalanche transceiver on Vinson
Also called: Avalanche beacon, Avalanche transceiver with fresh batteries
What it is for
Sends a signal so a buried person can be found, and receives one to search for someone else. It is only useful if you have practised with it.
What Vinson asks for
Optional
Two lists ask for one (Madison, RMI: "three-antenna … with fresh batteries"): ask your operator
Kinds
- Avalanche Transceivers
Other mountains
- Standard on: Denali
- Optional on: Elbrus, Vinson, Kosciuszko
