Courtesy of BCA, Colter Hinchliffe takes you through the first step towards making moves in the backcountry.
The only thing I saw that was controversial in the video was the fact that an airbag was included in the essential gear list along with a shovel, beacon, and probe.
With all the new technology, is an Airbag Pack
Get the goods without getting buried! BCA guide ambassador Lel Tone and BCA/TGR athlete Colter Hinchliffe talk about the essential avalanche safety and backcountry equipment every skier, snowboarder and snowmobiler should bring into the backcountry. Essential: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, avalanche airbag, and knowledgeable partner! Also important: two way radios, navigation kit, terrain photos, map and/or gps, smartphone, first aid, portable shelter and evac gear. Filmed with support from AIARE and The Avalanche Project.