Pinpointing in the backcountry: How to probe during an avalanche rescue

December 7, 2021

In the result of an avalanche, pinpointing the victim’s location is imperative to a successful search. But probing through the debris isn’t done haphazardly. Just like proper search technique and using your transceiver correctly , deploying your probe comes with its own set of best practices. In this video, Backcountry Access’ Andy Wenberg will run you through, step-by-step, how to use your probe in a variety of backcountry scenarios.

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