Blog: BCA Today

[Edge]ucation - A series of short, no-frills tech-tips featuring, BCA co-founder, Bruce Edgerly. Check back all season long for tips on everything from layering to trailhead communication.

Are you prepared for a backcountry medical emergency?

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.

Here are four exercises Veronica Paulsen loves to do in the off season.

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. 

For years we've been aware that electronic devices, metallic objects, and even foil energy bar wrappers, may interfere with an avalanche transceiver search. Despite this, many users are still unclear about which devices may impact a search, and there are no identified strategies for dealing with interference during a search. This study explores the sources and proposes some practical search strategies to address them.