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Transceivers + off-piste safety for skiing

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READ MORE: How to Choose an Avalanche Transceiver / Backcountry Skiing Safety: Transceivers, Probes, and Shovels

Essential for any backcountry adventure on snow, explore our range of ski avalanche transceivers and radios to ensure you’re safety while out on the slopes.  Modern transceivers incorporate user-friendly interfaces with features such as multiple burial flagging, which allows rescuers to mark and bypass located victims to find others efficiently. Many models also include alert functions to warn of electronic interference, ensuring clear signal reception, and group check modes to quickly verify that all members of a party have their transceivers turned on before setting off. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity in some units, firmware updates can be installed seamlessly to keep the device operating at peak performance.

Our selection includes transceivers that offer a robust search range of up to 70 metres or more, significantly increasing your chances of rapid detection in avalanche debris fields. We also stock complementary safety gear such as avalanche probes, shovels, specialised backpacks with compartments for carrying rescue equipment, inclinometers for slope angle measurement, and voice radios for communication in remote areas. Featuring trusted brands like Black Diamond andOrtovox, our collection ensures that whether you’re a seasoned freerider or venturing out on your first backcountry tour, you’ll have the essential tools to stay safe and confident in the mountains.

A ski avalanche transceiver is a device worn close to your body that emits a radio signal, allowing rescuers to locate you if buried in an avalanche. Every member of an off-piste group should carry a transceiver, probe, and shovel, and be trained in their use - these tools dramatically increase survival chances in avalanche situations. 

Always wear your transceiver underneath at least one layer of clothing, using the provided harness or a securely zipped pocket attached with a lanyard. Never carry it in your backpack, as it could become separated from you in an avalanche. Proper placement ensures the device stays with you and can be easily located. 

Key features include a three-antenna design for accurate victim location, a clear display screen, adequate search range (minimum 20–40 metres), and a multiple burial function to help locate more than one person. Auto-revert to send mode is also valuable for added safety in case of secondary avalanches. 

Keep all electronic devices, metal objects, and magnets at least 20cm away from your transceiver in send mode and 50cm away in search mode. Items like mobile phones, radios, and even heated clothing can interfere with transceiver signals, so minimise their use and keep them switched off when possible while off-piste. 

Yes, regular practice is critical. In an avalanche, survival rates drop sharply after 10 minutes of burial, so you and your group must be proficient in using your transceiver, probe, and shovel. Take avalanche rescue courses and perform drills to ensure everyone knows how to respond quickly and efficiently. 

In addition to a transceiver, always carry a snow probe and a sturdy aluminium shovel. These tools are necessary for locating and digging out a buried skier. For extended safety, consider carrying a first aid kit, avalanche airbag, and a personal locator beacon (PLB) for emergency communication after a rescue. 

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