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Hot topics that backcountry pros and recreationalists need to consider when venturing into the backcountry via ski, snowboard, splitboard, snowmobile, or snow bike.

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BCA Japan presents "IF"

Join pro snowboarders Shin Biyajima (@shinbiyajima), Tadashi Fuse (@tadshifuse) and Hisanori Katsuyama as they navigate the Japanese backcountry and search for their "IF" moment. In Japanese, "IF" (畏怖) is an idiom meaning "to be afraid" and is used to describe something that has overwhelming power over you. For these riders, IF is a critical factor to protect themselves from dangerous snowpacks in backcountry terrain.

Welcome to [Edge]ucation

[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.

[Edge]ucation - What I do Before I Go Out

[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.

First Aid for Backcountry Riding

Are you prepared for a backcountry medical emergency?

Pre-Season Conditioning with Veronica Paulsen

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

Avalanche Transceiver Interference Featured

Avalanche Transceiver Interference Sources with Search and Rescue Considerations

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.

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