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Bridgeport Winter Trail System: A Gateway to the Eastern Sierra

Brought to you by Mono County Tourism At the base of jagged peaks and alpine forests lies the quaint and historic town of Bridgeport, CA. A peaceful place where the cows graze, hot springs bubble, and winter recreation opportunities abound. Here, you can find over 500 miles of stunning trails — summer and winter alike. As the winter season approaches, […]

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Katy Shipley | November 30, 2022
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Backcountry Access Recalls Certain Tracker4 Beacons Due to Switch Failure

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Backcountry Access (BCA) is voluntarily recalling certain models of its Tracker4 Avalanche Beacon. The reason for the recall is there have been instances of the switch falling off. This would prevent the user from being able to turn the unit on or off, as well as being able to search or transmit. “The reason for the recall is the toggle […]

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Brent Thomas | May 26, 2022
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Backcountry Access (BCA) Releases New Avalanche Safety Video Series Called “BCA Live”

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AvyBrains | September 27, 2021
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Just Issued More Backcountry User Days for the Upcoming Ski Season

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A recent approval from the Bridger-Teton National Forest means that Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, guides will now be able to host more skiers in the Teton backcountry. For more than 30 years Jackson Hole has offered guided backcountry expeditions surrounding their permit area, and now the popular service will be able to take more adventurous skiers into the backcountry. […]

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Andrew | August 13, 2021
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BCA Recommends Top 11 Books on Avalanche Safety

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This post first appeared on the Backcountry Access blog Summer is the perfect time to crack open a book and prepare for the backcountry, whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned backcountry skier, snowboarder, or snowmobiler. From how-to guides and survival tips to understanding how to use essential gear, there is always something new to learn. Transport yourself back […]

AvyBrains | July 16, 2021
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Backcountry Access Introduces BC Air Ski and Snowboard Helmets

Backcountry Access recently introduced their new BC Air backcountry ski and snowboard helmet. If you’re like me, you do a lot of backcountry touring in terrain where you might want to be wearing your helmet on the way up while approaching your ski objective, as well as on the way down. I do a lot of Sierra spring and summer […]

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Mike Bartholow | March 12, 2021
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How Well Do You Know How To Use Your Avalanche Beacon? | Part 2: Multiple Burials

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Mike Bartholow | February 11, 2021
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How Well Do You Know How to Use Your Beacon? | Beacon Searching 101

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Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week Over the next few days, I’m going to highlight some of the Backcountry Access avalanche safety videos for SnowBrains’ SCARPA Backcountry Week. With over a dozen avalanche deaths in just over a week across North America, there is a lot of focus on avalanche safety in our community. Group size, effective communication, appropriate […]

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Mike Bartholow | February 10, 2021
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