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01/26/2004: "Got gear?Buying a beacon is only the first step in backcountry preparedness"

Gear for exploring the backcountry -- skis, bindings, avalanche beacons and probes - are flying off the shelves at some local and online retailers.

Of course there are differences in the types of gear people are purchasing for expeditions into uncharted territory: climbing skins and snowshoes, for example, are used to enter the backcountry; safety gear like beacons and shovels are about recognizing risks - and maybe saving lives. Retailers say sales of these types of gear go hand in hand. Full Story