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Avalanche AwarenessDisclaimer
This is a basic introduction to avalanche safety and awareness.
We encourage you to read this manual thoroughly. On our
website, you will also find a list of avalanche instructors and
guides. We strongly suggest taking an avalanche course in your
area before venturing into the backcountry. Always check your
local avalanche bulletin to determine what terrain is appropriate
for the current conditions.
Avalanche Forecasts
Bulletins from your local avalanche forecast center will enable
you to identify the avalanche problems to avoid when planning
your route.
At the trailhead, check that each person has a working transceiver,
probe, and shovel—and knows how to use them. We also
recommend the use of avalanche airbags.
Learn to recognize avalanche terrain:
• Does this slope have a history of sliding?
• What is the angle and aspect of the slope?
• Will recent weather impact snow stability?
Learn to avoid avalanche terrain:
• Is there any evidence of recent avalanche activity?
• Is the slope angle between 30 and 45 degrees?
• Does the slope you plan to use have dangerous terrain
traps? (Rocks, trees, gullies, cliffs, etc.)
Travel with considerate partners:
• Cross potentially dangerous terrain one at a time.
• Identify and practice stopping in safe zones.
• Have an escape route in mind if the slope does avalanche.
• Communicate with your partners before moving on to the slope.
No avalanche transceiver can save lives without a fully trained
user. Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into
the backcountry. Learn and understand the inherent dangers
of backcountry travel. Become educated in avalanche hazard
evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue. In addition to your
transceiver, always carry a probe and shovel—and always travel
with a partner. We also recommend the use of avalanche airbags.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before
venturing into the backcountry. Perform a transceiver trailhead test
every time you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers transmit
and receive properly—and that all receive a signal at a minimum
distance of ten meters, the international standard for effective range.
Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, or any other
electronic equipment within 20" (50 cm) of the Tracker DTS while
performing a transceiver search. In receive mode, irregular readings
and decreased range can be caused by these and other sources of
electrical interference, such as power lines, electrical storms, and
electrical generating equipment. In transmit mode, keep the Tracker
DTS at least 8" (20 cm) from other electronic equipment or large
metal objects. Use only alkaline batteries of identical age and
brand. Do not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix, or
any other non-alkaline battery.
This owner’s manual covers the basic techniques required
to use the Tracker DTS effectively. To increase your efficiency,
refer to the advanced techniques described on our website: www.
backcountryaccess.com. Here you will also find important resources
for obtaining avalanche education and updates on regional
avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and to be notified of periodic software
updates, please complete an online warranty registration at
www.backcountryaccess.com/warranty.
Conforms to the R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300 718 and
meets or exceeds the requirements of Articles 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
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