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Walkie talkies, a crucial piece of gear?
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FearTheCron lemmy.world FearTheCron@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-11
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Link: https://www.summitdaily.com/news/a-backcountry-skier-who-fell-1000-feet-through-a-couloir-at-torreys-peak-had-a-walkie-talkie-radio-it-helped-rescuers-find-him-and-get-him-help/

I was resistant to carrying these in addition to all the other safety gear. However, the last couple years have shown me that they are very useful and can make a huge difference in an emergency.

Now the real question: should we use the "walkie talkie" naming convention for all our gear? I propose henceforth avalanche beacons be called "slidey findies".
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