Snow Study Avalanche Gear

Black Diamond Flicklock Snow Saw - The FlickLock Snow Saw by Black Diamond allows you to cut blocks quickly and easily by hand or with an extended reach by inserting a BD FlickLock ski pole (or other branded poles with a 11 mm or 14 mm diameter section) inside the dual sized FlickLock integrated attachment system. This versatile design allows Rutschblock or cornice cuts as well as shovel shear test pits all in one simple compact design.

Backcountry Access Snow Saw - Whether you're slicing out a perfectly square freestanding column or cutting branches to pull your buddy out of a tree well, the Backcountry Access Snow Saw packs the function you need. BCA is one of the few companies that equips their saws with actual wood- and ice-cutting teeth, meaning you can use this saw for situations extending beyond pure snow study. Protective sheath includedLaser-etched centimeter markings.

G3 Genuine Guide Gear Rutschblock Cord - The Rutschblock Cord from G3 is an innovative avalanche accessory that provides vastly improved performance over the traditional knotted rope producing effective snow profiles with minimal effort. Comes with nylon stuff sackLow profile swage springs slice through snow and ice with minimum probe wearLightweight cable is virtually indestructibleLarge loop handles can be used with gloves or mittsBright red cable can be bull whipped for traveling in white out conditions.

Backcountry Access Snow Study Kit - 4 Piece - Essential for anyone interested in the properties and behavior of the all-important snow crystal, the Backcountry Access Snow Study Kit will give you key info for snowpack evaluation. With a calibratible thermometer, magnifying loupe, slope meter, and aluminum crystal card, you have a great start to snow study. Whether gearing up to get serious about your beloved snow worship or getting in-depth for backcountry travel and safety, this kit lets you look at crystal type and size to determine properties of precipitation, a slope meter to measure steepness, and thermometer to track temperature changes, all of which can help determine stability...

Backcountry Access Field Book - Keep track of your powder days on this 64 page Backcountry Access Field Book with Rite in the Rain paper. Includes: decision making framework for assessing avalanche danger, observation checklist, snow profile pages, field and weather station observation pages, quick reference avalanche rescue page, and blank note pages. Developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), compliant with American Avalanche Association (AAA) and Snow Weather and Avalanche Guidelienes (SWAG).

Brooks-Range Rutschblock Cord - The Brooks-Range Rutschblock Cord provides greatly improved performance over the traditional knotted rope, producing effective snow profiles with minimal effort. The Rutschblock Cord is virtually indestructible. The large loop handles at both ends of the Cord are easily grasped with gloves. This cord is made of 3/64” industrially rated steel cable with a “Safety Orange” PVC coating and a working strength of about 270 pounds making it virtually indestructible in the backcountry environment.

Brooks-Range Pro Snow Crystal Card - The Brooks-Range Snow Crystal Card Pro is designed with the professional in mind. Uncluttered with expansive 1mm, 2mm and 3mm snow crystal grids provides a stable base and grids for examining snow crystals. It also doubles as an Inclinometer by using the attached string and weight. The Pro Snow Crystal Card 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm grids are laser etched to provide texture for the crystals. The inclinometer increments of 1 degree, crystal and centimeter and inch rulers.

G3 Genuine Guide Gear BoneSaw - In designing the Bonesaw, G3 got together with guides and avalanche professionals to see which features were useful and which ones were useless. After months of design and testing with skiers who spend 100 days in the backcountry each year, they've got it dialed. The G3 Bonesaw has become one of the most versatile snow saws available. This burly saw has offset teeth that can cut snow, ice, and even wood.

Backcountry Access Magnifying Loupe - Magnifying Loupe6 times magnification. Folding metal base with glass lens. Weight: 1.4 ounces.

Backcountry Access Aluminum Crystal Card - 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 slides easily into your pocket or snow study kit. Durable aluminum card is sized to easily fit in a pant pocket or backpackCard includes snow grain classification symbols and 1mm and 3mm magnifying gridsFlip the card over to use the multiple slope indexes to calculate the slope steepness on a topographic map; also includes...

Brooks-Range All-In-One Map Tool Pro - The Brooks-Range All-in-One Map Tool Pro contains all the UTM scales and slope indexes commonly used on backcountry topographic maps in the US, Alaska, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Japan. Ten distance scales located along the edges for use on almost any topo map, from 1:20,000 through 1:250,000. All scales but one in both miles (mi) and kilometers (km). Besides distance scales, this tool has ten slope indexes, and eight UTM scales.

Ortovox Snow Saw - You never know when an Ortovox Snow Saw may come in handy in the backcountry. You'll need one for digging a snow pit to test stability and for cutting blocks in an ice cave. This lightweight, sturdy aluminum alloy snow saw can be attached to all Ortovox shovel shafts for increased leverage and maneuverability. Snow saw for use with shovelOval handle cross sectionAluminum alloySheath not includedCompatible with Kodiak and Beast shovels only.

Backcountry Access Snow Study Kit - Backcountry Access Snow Study Kit: BCA designed its snow study tools in conjunction with North America's most experienced avalanche educators. Backcountry Access snow study tools allow you to gather all of the data you need, without breaking the bank. Specifications. Protective thermo-molded case includes the following items:Crystal Card. Slope Meter. Analog Thermometer.10x Magnifying Loupe. Weight: 9.9 ounces / 280 grams. Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.7 x 1.5 in / 20 x 15.5 x 4 cm.

Brooks-Range 100cm Folding Ruler - When you're digging snow pits and documenting layers you need a ruler that won't roll up or bend on you, but can be stored in a small space. Brooks-Range folding rulers, in 100cm and 200cm lengths are perfect for outdoor use. Swiss QualityImpact ResistantInch rulers marked in red every 16 in..26 lbsMolded with 30% fiberglassChemical, water, and scratch resistantMaintenance Free, won't rust or kinkDeep embossed scale on both sides.

Backcountry Access 10x Magnifying Loupe - Whether you're a backcountry enthusiast, in the midst of a Level II Avalanche course, or an on-duty patroller, rely on the Backcountry Access 10X Magnifying Loupe to give you a close up look at snow crystals and help you make informed decisions when you travel in avalanche terrain. This mini-sized, 10x loupe reveals microscopic views of crystal formation so you can observe, interpret, and make the most educated decisions possible.

Backcountry Access Slope Meter - It may not look like much to you at first, but the Backcountry Access Slope Meter packs quite a punch. When you're in the backcountry, bust out this handy-dandy 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 little warning when the pow looks perfect but the slope is in the red zone.

Brooks-Range Igloo 70cm Folding Snow Saw - A dense Maritime snowpack calls for the coarse surface and big teeth of the Brooks Range Igloo 70cm Folding Snow Saw to chew through the icy bonds while isolating columns or building a wall to block your camp from the howling Arctic winds. It's large 70cm (27.5inch) blade goes a long way while you study the avalanche danger or cut blocks out of the hard, deep snow. Blade includes 1mm, 2mm, and 3mm snow crystal grids and imperial as well as metric rulers to further your study of the snowTotal Extended Size (L x W): 33” x 3” (83.5 x 7.6cm)The rubber-coated handle...

Brooks-Range Snow Study Kit - Most avalanche safety and snow study classes require students to bring their own tools. The Brooks-Range Snow Study Kit - Pro will provide you with everything needed to begin to understand the dynamics and science of snow. Snow Crystal CardPocket Snow Study PouchIncludes the Fieldbook #311Folding Ruler 200 cmFolding MagnifierSlope MeterSki Guide CardsField Book.

Backcountry Access Analog Thermometer - Use the Backcountry Access Analog Themometer to know the temperature gradient of your snowpack. BCA designed its snow study tools in conjunction with North America's most experienced avalanche educators. Backcountry Access snow study tools allow you to gather all of the data you need, without breaking the bank. Temperature is displayed in Celsius; measures temperature from -40°C - 70°C.

Backcountry Access Fiberglass Ruler - If you're more connected to the snow than to work, enlist the necessary snow study tools to head into the backcountry with the most info possible. Add the 2-meter, collapsible Backcountry Access Fiberglass Ruler to your gear to check old or fresh snow depths before you charge it. Folds down to 4.6 x 1.25 in. so you can easily stash the Backcountry Access Collapsible 2-Meter ruler in your backpackFully extended, the ruler is 6.5 ft. (2m) long.

Backcountry Access Lexan Crystal Card - The lexan crystal card provides a surface to analyze/classify snow grain and also has a slope index, which allows you to determine slope angles from a topographical map. Ideal for sunnier climates, the lexan crystal card does not absorb as much the aluminum crystal card, which allows you to study snow crystals longer and more accurately. Lexan material does not conduct heat, which keeps the crystals from melting1, 2, and 3 mm gridsProtective clear coatCrystal and snowpit 'cheat sheets'.

Brooks-Range Digital Pro Snow Study Kit - The Digital Pro Snow Study Kit comes with the basic tools plus a single digital thermometer and the PRO Snow Crystal Card. Folding Magnifier X5 - For viewing snow crystals up close. Snow Crystal Card PRO - 3 textured grids for examining snow crystals and doubles as inclinometer. Backside has snow pit "prompt legends".2-inch Snow Brush - For use in snow study pitsFieldbook #311 - Allows you to write under any condition regardless of how wet or cold.100 cm Folding Ruler - For documenting a snow pit with precision.

Brooks-Range Digital Thermometer - The Brooks-Range Digital Thermometer measures temperature swiftly and accurately in either Fahrenheit or Celsius scales. This thermometer is the total package. Range varies from -50 to +150 C, or -58 to 302 FBoth the On/Off switch and scale selection switch are located on the face for simple access with an auto shut off feature. Includes case with clipStainless steel probeHead swivels for easy reading.70 lbs1-second update time.

Brooks-Range Slope Meter - The Brooks-Range Slope Meter (commonly known as an Inclinometer) is an essential tool for backcountry adventurers traveling through avalanche-prone terrain. It takes the guess work out of slope gradient assessment, measuring the gradient of a slope up to 55° marked at every degree, and stabilizing quickly for fast reading. How does it work? The Slope Meter contains a ball bearing suspended in oil that gravity forces to the lowest point of the meter.