Resero – The Next Step in Avalanche Safety? Cbalke March 31, 2016 News3 CommentsTouted as being the ultimate supplement to your airbag, Avalanche Float is planning to release a system which automatically releases your snowboard...
Instability tests – What do your results mean? Cbalke February 24, 2016 Resources, Videos1 CommentIf you're a recreational rider or an avalanche forecaster, you have likely questioned how to interpret snow instability test results. At which point...
Know Before You Go – Avalanche Awareness Cbalke November 4, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, VideosA must watch for riders new and old. Trent Meisenheimer, the Utah Avalanche Center, and everyone else involved created this amazing video that lays...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Shoveling 101 Cbalke February 16, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, VideosShoveling/victim excavation- You've located the victim with your beacon and pinpointed them with your probe, now what? The ultimate goal is to...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Probe 101 Cbalke February 9, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos2 CommentsAvalanche Probe- When choosing a probe be sure to do your research and listen to the varying opinions. The options you have are construction...
Avalanche Preparedness – Avalanche Beacon Search 101 Cbalke February 2, 2015 Articles, News, Resources, Splitboard 101, Videos2 CommentsAvalanche Beacon- Take some time to become familiar or reacquainted with your beacon and it's functionality. I would recommend borrowing another...
Voile and G3 Straps 1,348 Uses and Counting Cbalke January 15, 2015 G3, Gear, News, VoileOK, maybe only MacGyver or Kyle Miller could find 1,348 uses for these straps but when things go wrong in the backcountry you'd be surprised with...
G3’s New Website for 2015 Goes Live Cbalke September 9, 2014 G3, NewsHead over to G3's new site to check out their new gear for the 14/15 season. With everything from Carbon Splitboards, to avalanche tools and award...
Black Diamond and Pieps JetForce Technology uses jet-fan inflation for their Avalanche Airbag Cbalke May 3, 2014 Gear, News1 CommentJetForce is the first Avalanche Airbag Technology to use jet-fan inflation, a breakthrough system that draws air from an unlimited source: the...
The wait is over! BCA’s Tracker 3 Avalanche Transceiver is now available Cbalke January 27, 2014 Gear, NewsTHE WAIT IS OVER! TRACKER 3 IS NOW AVAILABLE Back Country Access BCA has started shipping Tracker3! This much-anticipated avalanche transceiver...
Splitter skis in split-mode to save buried skier in Colorado avalanche splitboard.com January 19, 2014 NewsColorado splitter and splitboard.com reader Eric Kane, aka cometogether was in the right place at the right time on a recent splitboard trip and...
New Jones 30L R.A.S. pack adds removable Airbag Safety feature splitboard.com November 23, 2013 Gear, Jones Snowboards, NewsTruckee, CA - If you ride in the backcountry, be ready; be prepared for the moment. Jones Snowboards continues to push this belief front and...
Dakine taps Voile for avalanche shovel manufacturing splitboard.com November 22, 2013 Gear, News, VoileDakine sources new SC Shovel from Voile due to their history of manufacturing durable and reliable backcountry products Salt Lake City, Utah - When...
Outdoor Gear Lab rates the BCA Tracker 2 as “Best Buy – Best Value Avalanche Beacon” in 2013 Cbalke March 17, 2013 Gear, NewsBackcountry Access What is the best avalanche beacon for the backcountry? To find out, Outdoor Gear Lab took nine of the top avalanche...
BCA Launches BC Link Radio, Scores Five Awards at Outdoor Retailer Show Cbalke January 28, 2013 Gear, NewsBack Country Access We just got back from what might have been one of the most exciting shows ever for BCA. We launched our BC...
K2 Sports acquires Backcountry Access Cbalke January 7, 2013 NewsBackcountry Access Here’s a press release that’s sure to create some buzz! Don’t worry: the BCA brand will continue to thrive, our...
Outside Magazine Buyer’s Guide recommends BCA Float avalanche airbag for best price and value Cbalke October 25, 2012 Gear, News2012-13 OUTSIDE MAGAZINE BUYER’S GUIDE RECOMMENDS BCA FLOAT AVALANCHE AIRBAG FOR BEST PRICE AND VALUE Backcountry Access Make sure...
