BCA PRO PROGRAM
The BCA Pro program is a seasonal membership program for professionals that fall within the eligibility requirements outlined below. All pro accounts expire June 30th of each year. To renew membership, simply reapply.
For sponsorship or ambassador inquiries, please email marketing@backcountryaccess.com.
For applicants outside of North America, please contact the distributor in your country listed on our BCA Regional Offices and Distributors page. For sponsorship, pro athlete or ambassador inquiries, please visit our Sponsorships page.
ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS
- Adaptive Snow Sports Professionals
- Avalanche Professionals - Certified instructors, Full-time avalanche forecasters
- BCA Dealer Employee
- Climbing and Mountaineering Guides - Active/Current IFMGA Certified, Active/Current AMGA Certified, Active/Current ACMG Certified
- Fire Departments/Firefighters and Sheriff Departments
- First Responders
- Government Individuals - Federal Employees (** Applications using any non-governmental email address will be rejected)
- Guide certified outdoor educators using BCA equipment in the field
- National Ski Patrol (NSP) members
- On snow Ski Resort Employee
- PSIA-AASI Instructors
- SAR Organizations
- University/College Outdoor leadership programs
- USSA Ski/Snowboard Coaches
- Outdoor Industry offering BCA a reciprocal pro deal
CREDENTIALS
Credentials are required for BCA Pro membership. Qualified credentials include the following:
- Active membership/certification card
- Active PSIA Level II or III or examiner certification card
- Business card
- Contract for upcoming season
- Copy of your current USSA or ACA-CSC coaches card showing that you are a member in good standing
- Current and active USSA coaching card indicating Level 200 or higher
- Document listing current unit/command or team
- Document(s) indicating the name of your SAR Team, Certifications
- Form of verification indicating on-mountain job duties
- Syllabus or course outline with information detailing need for avalanche safety gear
- Military Leave and Earnings Statement/paystub for military
- Official job description
- Paystub from the last 30 days
- Volunteer ID with expiration date or member roster