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How to Use an Avalanche Beacon

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Avalanche beacons are an incredibly powerful tool for the backcountry, but they’re worthless if you don’t know how to use them properly. Watch as snow safety expert Dean Cardinale and the ski partol team at Snowbird demonstrate how to use a beacon at their Rescue Training Center. 

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