The Fund determined that the possession and trained use of avalanche rescue equipment was also vitally important to backcountry safety. Avalanche rescue transceivers, collapsable shovels, and ski pole probes are well-known as the basic safety gear for backcountry travel. The EKW Fund makes transceivers and shovels available at wholesale cost to the communities in Colorado. This outfits many who may not be able to afford the necessary equipment with important safety devices needed for safe travel on avalanche terrain. The EKW Fund continues to grow each year, thanks to donations of time and money from concerned people.
Contributions take many forms.
And each little bit counts to help save maybe another life. Spread the word. The more people who know about the fund, the stronger its message will become. Furthermore, if you can afford it, please add a donation to the fund with your purchase. Your tranceiver works by inductively coupling to the magnetic field created by the transmitting unit.