Beacon Practice Day

Frigid temperatures and strong winds kept us close to camp today. When the weather limits travel options, it’s a great opportunity to sharpen the fundamentals — especially companion rescue skills. Today we focused on exploring how sled interference impacts transceiver searches. Key Takeaways: - Sleds can cause significant signal interference during a transceiver search. - If the sled is causing you interference to a prohibitive level in your search, consider moving it if easy to do so. - Secure loose clothing and manage layers before beginning a search. - Expect gear challenges in cold conditions — practice with your equipment in realistic environments. Like frozen probes. If you don’t use it, you lose it. We practice at least once a month to stay sharp and keep rescue skills automatic.