Two Way Radios For Skiing
Communication while skiing is important for the safety and enjoyment for all those on the slopes.
Cell phones coverage may be limited in the area and impractical to carry during outdoor activities.
Two way radios (or walkie talkies) are an excellent way for groups to stay in touch while skiing.
Families, church groups, business groups can enjoy the convenience of being able, at the touch of a
button, contacting all members of their group. Parents or group leaders can keep accurate
accountability of all individuals, which is an important concern while outdoors in cold weather.
When shopping for a two way radio to be used for skiing, the following features will be most
important:
- Range – Slopes and mountains range in size and terrain. Starting and ending points
can be several hundred feet to miles apart and keeping in touch is important. Range is
absolutely the most critical consideration when considering radios for shopping.
- Battery Life - Without power outlets being readily available, keeping your radio
charged is a big concern while skiing. Getting turned around or becoming disoriented may
occur and if the batteries are dead or weak, contact may be lost with other members. Look
for models with extremely long battery life, those that have the ability to operate on
standard AA or AAA batteries in a pinch.
- Size/Weight – Carrying a heavy two-way radio around the slopes can be impractical.
While in the mountains with all the other gear, a heavy radio will only add an extra weight
burden and possibly slow you down. Because an extremely high powered radio isn't required
for coverage on most mountain slopes, a small and lightweight radio may be a better choice.
- Waterproof/Resistance – Dropping a radio in the snow or stream is bound to occur and
a waterproof or resistance is a feature to look for just in case an accident does occur.
- NOAA Weather Information – Knowing that severe weather is approaching in advance is
extremely important, especially in remote areas.
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The Midland GXT1000VP4 is our most popular consumer radio, and for good reason. It provides high
power output capable of delivering range up to 2 miles in many environments. The GXT1000 also
provides great clarity and has all of the features you would want in a consumer radio, including:
weather channels and alerts, group mode, hands-free capability, vibrate alert, direct call, and
many more. The GXT1000VP4 is more waterproof than other radios in this price range, meeting IP4
specs. It includes two vox capable headsets and a car adapter for the charging base. If you like
the power of this radio but don't need the waterproof feature, group mode, or the included
headsets, you can save a few dollars by going with the
GXT740VP3.
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$69.99
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The Cobra microTALK CXR925 delivers high power and great battery life in a small package. This is one of the
smallest consumer radios available. It has a maximum range of 20 miles and up to a mile in urban
conditions and has support for 10 NOAA weather channels. This value pack includes two Cobra CXR925 two way radios, two belt clips, one dual pocket desktop charger, and lithium rechargeable batteries for each radio.
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$59.99
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The Motorola TALKABOUT MR350R is a medium sized radio that delivers very good range (up to a
mile in urban conditions) and a good feature set. Support for NOAA weather channels and alerts is built-in,
along with 121 privacy codes per channel. The MR350R also offers a standard USB port, which allows the radio to be charged
in a vehicle with a standard USB cable.
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