Avalanche Gear

Avalanche Safety Gear

Remaining safe in Bozeman avalanche country can be tricky business. You need to be prepared, both with proper knowledge and the tools to assess and avoid dangerous situations. And in the rare case that something does go wrong, you need to be prepared to locate and find your ski partner in a matter of minutes.

So before you go out into the backcountry, educate and equip yourself properly. Head over to Northern Lights and let our expert staff walk you through the myriad of technical avalanche terminology and orient you toward the best avalanche gear for your purposes. We know you belong in the backcountry and it's our job to give you the tools to get you there.


Avalanche Transceivers

The Trekker 2, the Ortovox 3 Plus and the Pieps DSP. You've heard about all the cool things these gadgets do. But what it comes down to is which beacon is the right one for you. Your beacon search needs to be quick and automatic. So make sure you select an avalanche beacon you're willing to take the time to learn and practice with.


Shovels and Probes

In a typical burial, what piece of avalanche gear do you spend the most time with? Your avalanche shovel. And how do you know where to dig? Well, hopefully you've located your partner with your avalanche probe. So start digging! This time is crucial. So educate yourself on the types of shovels you may be using. Know how to assemble your shovel and where to start digging.


Snow Safety Gear

Become a snow scientist! Geek out on snow pits and crystal cards. Be a Snerd (that's a Snow Nerd) and impress your friends. But the best part about being able to confidently assess the snowpack is that it might actually save your life someday. Of course, no amount of gear can make you turn around. You have to make wise decisions based on your observations. But the better the data, the better the decision usually turns out. So pay attention out there, and be safe!


BCA Float 30 Pack Video

Additional Avalanche Resources

For more info on skiing the backcountry around Bozeman, Montana, visit our backcountry skiing page. And don't forget about the great resort skiing around Bozeman. We'll see you out there this winter!

For up to date avalanche forecasting data, education opportunities and more, visit the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, based here in Bozeman.

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