Black Diamond Backcountry Beta – The Transceiver
BACKCOUNTRY TIPS ON THE TRANSCEIVER FROM BLACK DIAMOND BACKCOUNTRY ATHLETE AND AVALANCHE FORECASTER MIKE BARNEY
Winter is coming, so that means it’s time to not only sharpen your sticks and boards, but also to hone your snow safety skills with the Black Diamond backcountry guys – and the transceiver.
In the second episode of BD’s new educational snow safety series, avalanche forecaster and BD athlete Mike Barney gives us the 101 basics of a transceiver check, discussing why it’s so crucial to perform this check before every mission into the backcountry. Plus, he gives an overview of a proper transceiver search in the field.
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ABOUT MIKE BARNEY:
Few people spend more days on snow than Black Diamond backcountry Athlete Mike Barney. He’s been a ski guide for the last 17 years and spends on average nine months every 365 days taking clients into the mountains.
He’s amassed a level of knowledge in the mountains that’s unparalleled, which is why he’s continually sought after by the best guiding outfits around the world.
From Iceland to Chile, Alaska to Silverton, Barney can be found digging pits, shredding lines, and riding shotgun in the heli while guiding clients to the goods.
