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[VIDEO] Intro To Avalanche Transceivers For Skiers & Snowboarders | Important Information To Know To Stay Safe in the Backcountry

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Chris Wallner | January 19, 2023
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PSA: Now is the Time to Sign Up For an Avalanche Safety Course

PSA Now is the Time to Sign up for an Avalanche Course

With summer beginning to come to a close, leaves are starting to change and that crisp morning air is setting in. We can’t help but feel that itch to be back in the mountains once again. Although most of us are enjoying those off-season activities to keep the stoke alive until we get back on snow, it’s never too early […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 19, 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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[VIDEO] Backcountry Access 25 Years Deep

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SnowBrains | March 8, 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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Why is Avalanche Safety Gear So Expensive?

The gold standard of avalanche rescue gear is a beacon, a shovel, and a probe—three products you hope you never have to use outside of a beacon park. A standard-issue kit like this will almost always set you back at least a few hundred dollars—$333 is the cheapest one I found on snowinn.com, and that’s a bargain. Avalanche airbags are […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | 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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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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