Whether new to the backcountry or experienced rider, we've got everything you need to know about how to choose and how to use avalanche safety equipment.Watch our videos to learn more.
BCA ambassador Mike Duffy wears a pack over 150 days a year. Snowmobiling, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, biking, and motorcycling. He definitely does not want 150 days of discomfort. Read his tips for choosing the right pack size and fit.
Picking the right avalanche shovel can be a confusing process, especially when you’re unsure of what to look for and how to understand the features that each has both in terms of safety and packability.
IFMGA-licensed mountain guide and BCA ambassador Joey Thompson has specialized in the art of moving through mountains for over 27 years. Read his tips on timing, watching the weather, and gear selection.
Deep backcountry access riding a sled always comes with the chance of getting lost. Having the proper sled navigation tools is essential. Mike Duffy reports.
Strategic shovelling is critical as it consumes most of the time during an avalanche rescue. Learn the new Strike Team Shovelling Method that takes the best of the strategic shovelling and V-shaped conveyor methods commonly taught in avalanche rescue courses. BCA ambassador Jordy Shepherd reports.
In this part 2 of our Strike Team Shovelling series, we present how to fine-tune the final stages of avalanche excavation once you reach the victim.