GPS units

[klaski]

Does anybody have any experience with a GPS. I'm thinking of buying one for hiking out of the resort and marking entry points for Ob runs. I suppose they would be handy in an emergency.

Is there any pit falls or models that people have had found to be advantagous.

[Snowman]

I borrowed a Magellan unit a couple of years ago when i did a survey of the old ski area at Mt Wills.

Cant remember what model it was but hell it was accurate...

[addicted]

nah, Ive only ever used one while fishing on a mates boat, but I agree, they would be good in an emergency,but I think a beacon would be preferred, as a rescue device. No good knowing exactly where you are if you cant get a signal out to whoever is looking for ya.

[klaski]

We are looking at using them more for marking entry points for OB runs. Particulally in areas that we don't know like the back of our hand. Would be handy in poor visability situations as well.

[addicted]

sounds hardcore, out the back in poor vis,man I cant wait till tomorrow

[klaski]

No people out there.

Enjoy yours.

[Snowman]

GPS is perfect for marking points.... we used one to mark a couple of new runs at Mt Buffalo....(yeah yeah i know, where, how, why would you bother???) on the back side of Dingo Dell.....we were able to set markers over summer and find them again during winter without no troubles.

(oh and incase you were wondering we marked out 4 new runs, the longest was a 1km long intermediate run, and no they werent cut...although i did ski one of them)

[klaski]

After you have found some good runs during the summer while hiking, its amazing how hard they are to find when you go back in winter. The trees all look the same, and the the area can change in appearance with different snow levels.