Backcountry Access

The BCA Slope Meter is a lightweight multi-use tool for your pack. Designed with an inclinometer and a built-in compass to measure slope angle and ...

The Backcountry Access 35 cm saw not only cuts both snow and ice, but it can also cut wood. It is the ideal length for isolating snow columns for s...

Developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) to meet the American Avalanche Association (AAA) standards, the AI...

The 2 Meter ruler made from fiberglass allows you to accurately measure the columns and depths of your snow pit. It conveniently folds up to save r...

How to Execute an Extended Column Test: While the compression test looks at fracture initiation (is it going to crack?) the extended column test lo...

Many avalanche courses require their students to bring their own snow study tools. By understanding the changing states of snow, you will be more s...

The BCA polycarbonate crystal card provides a surface to analyze/classify snow grains. Snow crystals placed on the card become recognizable and siz...

The aluminum crystal card provides a surface to analyze/classify snow grains and also has a slope index, which allows you to determine slope angles...