Bc Ski Beacon Practice Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Hide Transceiver

   15 min

   Partner hides transceiver in snow field for search practice.

   Mph to Kph ConverterCelsius to Kelvin Converter

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2. 2

   Signal Search

   20 min

   Grid search acquiring signal following flux lines.

   Fahrenheit to Kelvin Converter

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3. 3

   Probe Strike

   10 min

   Probe spiral from lowest reading pinpoint before digging.

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4. 4

   Strategic Dig

   15 min

   Dig downhill from probe strike efficient pit not random.

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Tools Used

• Mph to Kph Converter
  Primary

  Calculate search time target under 15 min.

• Fahrenheit to Kelvin Converter
  Supporting

  Measure probe spacing spiral.

• Kph to Mph Converter
  Primary

  Convert burial depth to dig volume.

Reference Materials

• Practice Seasonal

  Beacon skills decay — practice monthly in season.

• Phone Off

  Phone interferes beacon — airplane mode during search.

• Warning

  Know when to DNF — persistent pain or confusion means stop at the next aid station.

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