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Simply the easiest avalanche beacon to learn and the fastest to use. When in avalanche-risk areas, members keep their Trackers in transmit. In case of avalanche, the non-affected members switch their units to receive mode and swiftly hone in on the victim. By use of dual antenna and digital technology,...

Measuring nearly 8 ft. in length and weighing a feathery 8.7 oz., this probe boasts a new fast tensioning system and proven backcountry performance. Quickie tensioning system allows fast assembly—pull the loop and secure the locks and you're in business; squeeze wings to disassemble Durable 7075-series aluminum tubing features a...

Step up your endeavors to be safe in the back woods with the Tracker DTS Transceiver from Backcountry Access. Wear its simplified harness system and new streamlined case while you reap the benefit of features like dual antenna technology, a center search light indicating signal strength, and a distance display....

The Backcountry Access Field Book provides the space you need to keep track of where you've been. Developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), it is compliant with American Avalanche Association (AAA) SWAG standards. Printed on Rite in the Rain waterproof paper to stand up to...

The Backcounty Access Profile 240 Avalanche Probe gives you lightweight strength and super-easy setup in a necessary piece of avalanche safety equipment. The Profile 240's six-section 7075 aluminum tubing packs reliable strength into a feather-light design. The twist-lock cable pulls the collapsible system together quickly and easily for situations when...

Build an igloo or cut blocks of snow with Backcountry Access's Snow Saw. Developed in cooperation with North American avalanche professionals, this saw is the kind of safety equipment you should always keep in your pack "just in case." Comes with a protective safety sheath

When you're heading out into the snow, make sure you're prepared with the Backcountry Access Snow Study Kit. Developed in cooperation with North American avalanche professionals, this kit contains a digital thermometer, crystal card, 6x magnifying loupe, and slope meter. f09 avy Thermometer will tell you the temperature of the...

Be prepared for anything that may come your way in the backcountry when you carry Backcountry Access's Traverse EXT Shovel. The extendable handle stows easily and deploys quickly when you need to move snow fast. Ultra-strong when you need it, and light to carry when you don't, the all-aluminum construction...

At BCA, their passions are ski touring and innovation. Their mission is to constantly break new ground--on the snow and in the lab. Their company is owned and operated by dedicated backcountry skiers and snowboarders that live for freshies--and are stoked to be part of the outdoor industry. FiberglassQ meter...

If you're dealing with big snow and you need a big, bad shovel in your hands, the Backcountry Access Chugach Pro EXT Shovel is the one for you. The oval shaft tube increases prying strength over traditional round tubes and minimizes fatigue by fitting ergonomically into a gloved hand. The...

When you’re scoping out your next backcountry ascent, bust out your Backcountry Access Slope Meter, align the bottom edge of the meter with the slope, and read the angle. Backcountry Access used yellow, orange, and red tabs to code slopes with the most avalanche potential so you have an extra...

The backcountry access 6x Magnifying Loupe gives you a close up look at snow crystals, helping you make the most informed decisions possible when traveling in the avalanche terrain. Whether you’re an on duty patroller conducting a daily pit profile or a backcountry enthusiast studying the size of buried facets...

At BCA, their passions are ski touring and innovation. Their mission is to constantly break new ground--on the snow and in the lab. Their company is owned and operated by dedicated backcountry skiers and snowboarders that live for freshies--and are stoked to be part of the outdoor industry. 1, 2,...

The Backcountry Access Carbon 260 Avalanche Probe is the ultimate in performance and light weight for the discerning backcountry professional. This is Backcountry Access' longest probe at a full 8 feet 6 inches, but the ultra light carbon fiber tubing breaks down in 7 sections for easy storage in the...

The Companion Shovel from BCA is for those serious about snow safety. Save weight. Save lives. History shows that in real avalanches, aluminum is far superior to plastic. That's why BCA only makes aluminum shovels with oval shafts, for maximum strength. This season, they've made their shovels even lighter and...

For organized search and rescue teams, instructors, or anyone who wants extra length and bombproof durability for constant use, the Backcountry Access SR3 Avalanche Probe is the one to reach for. This is BCA's longest probe at 9 feet 8 inches fully extended, and features their thickest diameter 7075 aluminum...

North America's first Three antenna Tracker. This is the next generation in Avalanche Technology . . . Faster . . . Safer . . . The easiest just got easier again........ When Backcountry Access introduced the world's first digital avalanche beacon in 1997, they had one objective: to make beacon...