Learn Avalanche Safety

Avalanche education in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland or Italy. Find an avalanche course here.

Get the forecast! Please check in with one of the North American, EU or southern hemi avalanche centers for backcountry travel advisories listed here.

BCA co-founder Bruce Edgerly explains why gear is just part of the equation to safe backcountry travel, and why avalanche education is still paramount.

This new video features how to manage tree wells, an often-overlooked danger when riding in the backcountry or at the resort. Watch and learn what to do if you ever find yourself stuck upside-down with limited air supply and range of motion.

A beacon training park is a great venue to practice your rescue skills. Whether you are alone or practicing with your friend, a beacon training park is a great way to practice multiple scenarios in a short amount of time. Backcountry Access has installed over 100 beacon training parks with ski resort, avalanche forecast centers, sled clubs and dealer partners worldwide. Navigate from our website menu to our store locator, to find a Beacon Training Park near you.

BCA's new video “Snowmachine” documents the actions of three BCA sled ambassadors—Dove Daniels, Mike Buck, and Chris Yelverton—Alaskans dedicated to educating current and future sledder about avalanche dangers and safe riding.