Snow Science

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 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...

More powerful than our previous model, with closed sides for wind protection. The naked eye doesn't always cut it when trying to level up your snow...

The Backcountry Access analog thermometer is a valuable snow safety tool that allows you to accurately measure the temperature gradient of the snow...

An essential snow safety tool that easily attaches to nearly any BD adjustable pole for added reach, the Snow Saw Pro features a compact, folding d...

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...

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...