Snow Science

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

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...

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...

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