Gray Grandy grew up in rural Vermont but followed his love of the mountains to the west coast for college. While working on his BS in Forest Ecology in Washington, he started coming to Tahoe in the winter to ski. After college, he delved into many facets of the outdoor rescue world. Winters are filled by a full-time professional ski patrol job at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Summers have included teaching Technical Rope Rescue and Wilderness First Responder classes, wrenching at a bike shop, doing rope access construction projects, and commercial salmon fishing in Alaska. He also spent many years as a volunteer on the El Dorado County Search and Rescue team. For Gray, spring is the best time to take backcountry ski trips throughout the world before he fills his recreational time with mountain bikes on Tahoe's pristine trials for the summer and fall. He also appreciates a good rest day making food and splitting firewood as preparation for the next winter's wrath.
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Best Walkie Talkies
We put 9 radios to a head to head test after scouring all of the top models on the market. After 150+ hours of testing in the field and lab, we have found the best walkie talkies and...
Top Pick
BaoFeng BF-F8HP
As the most capable, heavily featured radio, the BaoFeng is our recommendation for any licensed ham radio operator. When we say technically minded, we mean it
How to Choose a Walkie Talkie
Separation is going to happen in the backcountry - either by accident or on purpose. Do you have a way to communicate changes in plans when that separation does happen? A good set of...
Editors' Choice
Backcountry Access BC Link 2.0
This premium walkie talkie earns best in class status due to its good range, weather resistance, and user-friendliness above all else.
Best Buy
Midland X-Talker T10
The small size, good price, and water resistance make the X-Talker a good option if the range is not your top priority. Lightweight radios are great for climbing
Top Pick
Motorola T600
The T600 has good range, is waterproof and floats, making it perfect for those that will bring it on the water.
Midland X-Talker 36
This radio finds the middle ground between small and inexpensive radios that lack power and features, and the larger, more expensive radios that have plenty of power and features.
Radioddity FS-T2
Out of the smaller and less expensive radios we tested, this radio had better range but worse battery life than its direct competition.
Midland GXT1000VP4 Two Way
The respectable range and usability of this radio don't make up for its price, larger size, and poor battery life. Other radios are likely to fit your needs better
Motorola Talkabout T100
The Talkabout T100 is quite small, but is average or below average on all other fronts. For climbing and other activities where you'll stay relatively close, this model is adequate.
Cobra ACXT145
This Cobra radio is one of the smallest two-way radios you can get but lacks the range, usability, and battery life to make it great.Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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