Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Avalanche Beacon

Adventurous Magazine
Winter 2005

When it comes to findinga buddy buried in an avalanche, time is of the essence; after 15 minutes the chances of survival fall from 90 percent to 30. So, anything that can increase speed and precision should be embraced. The Tracker DTS is just one such gadget. The newest Tracker beacon is one of the easietst to use on the market. Using Tracker's dual digital antenna this beacon hones in on distance and direction, displaying both on an easy-to-read screen, virtually leading the searcher by hand to the victim. Easty to use options and buttons make this one of the simplest beacons to use. It's so easy you may just want to trade yours with your partner's. $360 CDN