The bodies of the victims, who all had avalanche beacons, were recovered by search teams.

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All of them were wearing avalanche beacons and proper equipment, according to the sheriff's office.

CNN: Authorities: 5 people dead in Colorado avalanche

All of them were wearing avalanche beacons and proper equipment, they said.

CNN: Authorities identify Colorado avalanche victims

The victims all had avalanche beacons, Krueger added.

NPR: 5 Snowboarders Killed In Colorado Avalanche

Magnets in avalanche transceivers, radios, personal locator beacons (PLBs) and cameras may also affect the map reading tool, she said.

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Participants are given snowshoes, beacons and taught alpine survival skills, before trekking deep into avalanche country.

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