With savvy industrial design, the Rocky Talkie radios might be what you are looking for when it comes to ruggedness and backcountry ski radio comms.
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Review of Midland X-tra Talk and X-talker 2-way walkie talkie hand held ht radios, for ski touring and other mountain sports.
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Using 2-way radios is a good idea for backcountry skiers, review of FRS and GMRS and ham units both for safety and adding fun factor.