Learn Avalanche Safety

Backcountry Access (BCA) is North America’s leading manufacturer of snow safety equipment, including Tracker transceivers, Float airbags, shovels, probes, and BC Link radios. BCA’s mission is to save lives, not just sell products. BCA has always considered education to be just as important as the gear it makes. That’s why BCA supports avalanche education programs and forecast centers--and why the company backs up all its products with consumer education and knowledgeable customer service.

  • Meesh Hytner – Snake River Avalanche Airbag Save (Video)

    Montezuma, Colorado – January 2012

    I was riding near the Snake River drainage and triggered a substantial (R2D2+) avalanche. I was able to deploy my Float avalanche airbag shortly after the crown of a snow cornice broke. The airbag kept me on the surface of the giant slab, which broke above me. I felt like I was riding a mattress down the stairs. The BCA Float airbag saved my life.

    See the full report here.

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