Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes

While ski season is likely over in most locations it's best not to just leave your backcountry ski gear in a pile where you last saw it. Show it some love and store it away properly in a safe, dry place. And before you say "see you again in 6 months" why not follow a few simple steps to ensure your gear is in tip-top shape for next season.

According to Backcountry Magazine here's all you have to do:

Storing a beacon for the off season is easy—just take your batteries out. And if you forget to take your batteries out at the end of the season, brushing the corrosion off isn’t enough; the beacon should be tested, repaired and replaced if need be.

Next, check the manufacturer’s website (or the image below) for any new firmware updates that may be available, and update accordingly. If you’re unsure of what firmware your beacon currently has, consider sending it to its manufacturer for a diagnostic test. Then, ideally, run through some testing with your regular ski partners. “If you have time, put in fresh batteries and run a good diagnostic,” Jolley says. “That’s the ‘black diamond’ of storage, and just taking the batteries out is the blue square.” Make sure to test your beacon a few times in both search and transmit mode.

Check out the details for storing your Air Bag, Probe and Shovel over here.