The first item in your avalanche essentials is your transceiver. This device sends and receives signals at 457 kHz, so if you are caught in an avalanche you can be found, or if your partner is buried, you can find them under the snow. In case of burial, locating the victim is the first step to successful recovery. It goes without saying how critical it is to carry this little helper with you at all times. All transceivers are compatible; pick a model with the features you need and an interface you feel comfortable handling. We'll briefly introduce you to the most important features that our avalanche transceivers have.

Once you have zeroed in on the position of the avalanche victim with your transceiver, you can locate them under the snow with a probe and dig them out with a shovel.