Like all gear, avalanche beacons have a limited lifespan. Most manufacturers recommend getting a new one every 5 to 7 years, but they’re expensive. It can also be a pain to figure out how and where to recycle them.
ORTOVOX’s Avalanche Beacon Retirement Program solves both of those problems. ORTOVOX will take any beacon and recycle it, and in return, you get 30% off the brand’s Diract Voice beacon.
ORTOVOX has run similar trade-in programs in the past. But this year’s differs in that it lives both online and in retail stores. And for the first time, the offer extends globally instead of just in the U.S. Also, unlike previous years, which offered $75 off ORTOVOX beacons, this deal gets you $114 (30%) off this $380 beacon.
Diract Voice represents one of the most innovative leaps in beacon technology in recent years. Not only will it guide you to a buried individual like a traditional beacon, but it also guides you with verbal audio directions. It tells you which way to go, how far to walk, and when to get closer to the snow, and it notifies you when you’re right over the target.
Diract Voice debuted in 2021 and won the ISPO Product of the Year award. In GearJunkie’s guide to the Best Avalanche Beacons, we named it the Most Innovative Beacon. GearJunkie’s own Sean McCoy tested Diract Voice and said it was “nothing short of a revolution in avalanche rescue.”
Retire your old avalanche beacon today, and get a brand spanking new Diract Voice beacon for just $262. Here’s how to do it.
ORTOVOX Beacon Retirement Program: How to Participate
If you’re ready to invest in a new beacon, participating in ORTOVOX’s retirement program is pretty easy — especially if you live near an Ortovox retailer. Check online to see if a store near you participates in the program. If it does, simply bring your old beacon into the store, hand it over, and buy a Diract Voice beacon. The retailer will apply the 30% discount to your purchase at checkout and recycle your beacon.
You can also snag the avi beacon trade-in online: First, add a Diract Voice beacon to your shopping cart. Use the code “DIRACTVOICE30” at checkout, and the discount will be automatically applied. Next, use the link provided on the ORTOVOX site to create a prepaid return shipping label for your soon-to-be-retired beacon.
Package it up, ship it off, and ORTOVOX handles the rest.