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BCA (Backcountry Access) pioneered digital avalanche safety gear from their Boulder, Colorado headquarters since 1994. They created the first digital transceiver and the Float Avalanche Airbag System.
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BCA AIARE Backcountry Decision Making Guide Field Book
$49.99

About BCA

BCA revolutionized avalanche safety when they launched the first digital transceiver in 1996, two years after founding in Boulder, Colorado. Backcountry Access builds avalanche safety equipment that backcountry professionals, skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers trust when venturing into avalanche terrain. Their transceivers, shovels, probes, and communication gear form the foundation of modern avalanche safety protocols.

The Float Avalanche Airbag System stands as BCA's most groundbreaking innovation, using compressed air to keep riders on the surface during avalanche burial. BCA focuses entirely on avalanche safety technology, developing gear that performs when seconds matter most. Their accessories represent three decades of refinement in backcountry safety, from basic probes to advanced airbag systems that have redefined survival odds in avalanche country.

FAQ

What is BCA known for in avalanche safety?
BCA is known for creating the first digital avalanche transceiver in 1996 and developing the Float Avalanche Airbag System. They focus exclusively on avalanche safety gear for backcountry users.
What avalanche safety products does BCA make?
BCA makes transceivers, avalanche airbag systems, shovels, probes, radios, and snowmobile-specific avalanche safety gear. All their products are designed for backcountry avalanche safety.
How does BCA compare to other avalanche safety brands?
BCA pioneered digital transceiver technology and created the Float airbag system, establishing them as an innovation leader. They focus solely on avalanche safety rather than diversifying into other outdoor gear categories.
What is the BCA Float Avalanche Airbag System?
The Float system uses compressed air to inflate an airbag that helps keep riders on the surface during an avalanche burial. This technology significantly improves survival odds in avalanche situations.
When was BCA founded and where are they based?
BCA (Backcountry Access) was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. They've been developing avalanche safety innovations for over 30 years.