Snow Study Kit
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Snow Study Kit
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- 10 day return policy. Free return shipping.
- Items must be unused, and in their original packaging with tags to be eligible for return or exchange.
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Features
he BCA Snow Study Kit is a lightweight, compact carrying case contains all of Backcountry Access’s essential tools for understanding snow science. Includes:
Slope Meter - Measures the slope angle and use the compass for the slope aspect. Angle range: 0° – 60°.
Polycarbonate Crystal Card - Includes metric grid, 2mm grid, and beveled edge (6” x 4″).
Analog Thermometer - Measures the temperature gradient of your snowpack
15x Magnifying Loupe - With closed sides for wind protection.
ECT Cord - Two-meter cord to cut through snow and crust for extended column tests
Many avalanche courses require their students to bring their own snow study tools. By understanding the changing states of snow, you will be more so prepared for an avalanche and can prevent an accident before it happens. The more reliable data you collect, the more reliable your decision-making will be. The BCA Snow Study Kit was carefully designed in conjunction with North America’s most experienced avalanche educators to create a product with all of the necessary snow safety tools.
Technical Specs
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the Snow Study Kit
What can this tool actually tell me about avalanche risk that I need to know?
The kit lets you measure slope angle and aspect, examine snow crystals, measure snowpack temperature gradients, and perform extended column tests. Together, these observations help you investigate changing snowpack conditions for avalanche-safety decision-making.
What should I do with the information this tool gives me?
Use the snowpack data you collect to inform your avalanche-safety decisions. More reliable data supports more reliable decision-making as you assess changing snow conditions.
How heavy is this, and will it fit in my pack without taking up too much space?
The Snow Study Kit is lightweight and compact, with all of its tools organized in a carrying case. The case keeps the slope meter, crystal card, thermometer, loupe, and ECT cord together as one kit.
How quickly can I get a reading when I need one?
The analog thermometer provides quick, consistent snowpack temperature-gradient readings. It requires no batteries, so you do not need to charge it before heading into the field.
Do I need multiple tools to get a complete picture of snow stability, or does this one cover what I need?
This kit brings BCA's essential snow-science tools together in one case: a slope meter, crystal card, analog thermometer, 15x loupe, and ECT cord. You can use these tools to assess slope angle and aspect, snow crystals, temperature gradients, and extended-column tests without assembling those basic tools separately.