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The Backcountry Access Tracker DTS avalanche beacon can greatly reduce the amount of time spent pinpointing, probing, and digging during an avalanche rescue. For 2005, the easiest beacon to use just got easier. In 1997, the Tracker DTS revolutionized the transceiver market by introducing digital, dual antenna technology. Since then,...

The Backcounty Access Profile 240 Avalanche Probe gives you lightweight strength and super-easy setup in a necessary piece of avalanche safety equipment. The Profile 240's six-section 7075 aluminum tubing packs reliable strength into a feather-light design. The twist-lock cable pulls the collapsible system together quickly and easily for situations when...

The Companion Shovel from BCA is for those serious about snow safety. Save weight. Save lives. History shows that in real avalanches, aluminum is far superior to plastic. That's why BCA only makes aluminum shovels with oval shafts, for maximum strength. This season, they've made their shovels even lighter and...

The Backcountry Access Field Book provides the space you need to keep track of where you've been. Developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), it is compliant with American Avalanche Association (AAA) SWAG standards. Printed on Rite in the Rain waterproof paper to stand up to...

Backcountry Access Tracker's new harness system and user-friendly tracking system speeds up the response time of finding those caught in an avalanche. Two units are required for use; each person in a party should carry a unit for the best chance of rescue in the event of an avalanche Tracker...

The backcountry access 6x Magnifying Loupe gives you a close up look at snow crystals, helping you make the most informed decisions possible when traveling in the avalanche terrain. Whether you’re an on duty patroller conducting a daily pit profile or a backcountry enthusiast studying the size of buried facets...

If you're dealing with big snow and you need a big, bad shovel in your hands, the Backcountry Access Chugach Pro EXT Shovel is the one for you. The oval shaft tube increases prying strength over traditional round tubes and minimizes fatigue by fitting ergonomically into a gloved hand. The...

The Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Freeride Package comes with the gear you need to increase the odds you and your partners will survive an avalanche in the backcountry. The Tracker DTS Beacon's digital display shows both distance (in meters) and direction with red LEDs. Backcountry Access claims the Tracker DTS...

When you’re measuring snow stability in the backcountry, accuracy is safety, so bring along the Backcountry Access 2-meter Collapsible Fiberglass Ruler. This ruler provides you with an accurate and lightweight tool that collapses down and slides easily into your pack when not in use.

The Backcountry Access Aluminum Crystal Card helps you make an informed decision about the current snowpack conditions when you’re skiing in the backcountry. BCA printed this card with one-, two-, and three-millimeter grids as well as a cheat sheet for analyzing snow crystal types and sizes. The small aluminum card...

After you dig a snow pit, use the Backcountry Access Digital Thermometer to analyze the temperature gradient of the snowpack. This thermometer provides temperature readings in both Fahrenheit and Celsius and comes with protective sleeve.

When you’re scoping out your next backcountry ascent, bust out your Backcountry Access Slope Meter, align the bottom edge of the meter with the slope, and read the angle. Backcountry Access used yellow, orange, and red tabs to code slopes with the most avalanche potential so you have an extra...

Use the Backcountry Access Carbon 260 probe to precisely identify where someone is buried under snow, saving precious time during search-and-rescue operations. Light and long enough to get the job done right with little to no deflection in even the hardest snow conditions, this is a backcountry essential. Quickie tensioning...

When you're heading out into the snow, make sure you're prepared with the Backcountry Access Snow Study Kit. Developed in cooperation with North American avalanche professionals, this kit contains a digital thermometer, crystal card, 6x magnifying loupe, and slope meter. f09 avy Thermometer will tell you the temperature of the...

The original Backcountry Access tool to get you in and out of the backcountry safely . . . this is the Traverse . . .BCA's top selling shovel, now even lighter! Save weight. Save lives. History shows that in real avalanches, aluminum is far superior to plastic. That's why BCA...

Measuring nearly 8 ft. in length and weighing a feathery 8.7 oz., this probe boasts a new fast tensioning system and proven backcountry performance. Quickie tensioning system allows fast assembly—pull the loop and secure the locks and you're in business; squeeze wings to disassemble Durable 7075-series aluminum tubing features a...

When you dig a snowpit in the backcountry, be sure you have the Backcounty Access Snow Study Kit. This kit gives you a crystal card and 6x magnifying loupe to look at snow crystals, a slope meter to determine the aspect, and a digital thermometer to analyze the snowpack’s temperature...

The Backcountry Access Spot 203 Avalanche Probe's compact design assembles extremely quickly and easily so you're ready when it really counts. The Spot 203 Probe's Quickie fast-lock technology comes together lickety split-just pull the wire to bring the tapered sections together and secure the double cam locks for tension. When...

For organized search and rescue teams, instructors, or anyone who wants extra length and bombproof durability for constant use, the Backcountry Access SR3 Avalanche Probe is the one to reach for. This is BCA's longest probe at 9 feet 8 inches fully extended, and features their thickest diameter 7075 aluminum...

If you invest a lot of time in the backwoods, you'll want to invest in the safety equipment that'll let you keep coming back - like the Extendable Tour Shovel System from Backcountry Access. Make digging through snow easier with the durable, yet lightweight aluminum blade, T-grip handle and strong,...

The Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Tour Package includes all the gear you need to travel safely through the backcountry without weighing you down. The Tracker DTS reigns as the world’s best-selling avalanche beacon thanks to its ease of use and rugged durability. Its digital display indicates both direction and distance...

When you’re loading up your pack for a trip into the backcountry, don’t forget to grab the lightweight Backcountry Access Snow Saw. This versatile mountain tool holds up whether you’re cutting blocks for snow shelter or digging a snow pit to check stability. BCA marked the saw in five-centimeter increments...

The Backcountry Access Traverse EXT Shovel offers the backcountry enthusiast a lightweight aluminum digger that extends out to 30 inches and weighs in at a modest 21oz. The Traverse EXT’s strong oval shaft is easy to grip with a gloved hand. The T-grip can be looped through and worn without...

The Tracker 2 from Backcountry Access is a reliable beacon, with instantaneous real-time display (thanks to a faster CPU) not found in similar digital beacons and precise, triple-antenna search mode. Multiple burial search capability. Transmit/receive button won't lock on in the event of a second avalanche. f09 avy Always conduct...