How to Choose, How to Use

Make sure your avalanche transceiver skills are honed by practicing in the off-season--so you don’t burn time on a mid-season powder day! A good first step is to watch the training videos on our website. Then grab a partner, if you have one, and spend a few hours in your yard or at your local park. Here are four ways to practice with your transceiver during the offseason.

Through early season snows, mid-winter powder days, and spring corn, your skins have been your trusted companions. But by their nature, they take the brunt of use on the skintrack as you rack up vert and transitions. Here are a few tips to keep them clean and happy.

IFMGA-licensed Mountain Guide 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.

BCA recently redesigned its Scepter poles and came out with a 2.0 version. For the new version, the grip is the most significant change. Louie Dawson of Wildsnow reviews.

A day out in the backcountry can be burdened by excess weight and cumbersome layering, even for sledders. That’s why BCA designed the Float MtnPro Vest avalanche airbag for the snowmobiler or snowbiker who is looking for an avalanche airbag, upper body trauma protection, and avalanche tool carrier without the bulk of wearing all three separately.

Since Brock Bolin first heard of snowbiking, he's been hooked.