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BCA Ambassador Aj Appezzato talks about the false confidence new backcountry riders have. The backcountry lacks direct feedback and it important to ensure that you’re confidence levels are aligned with the risks
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BCA Ambassador Aj Appezzato talks about the false confidence new backcountry riders have. The backcountry lacks direct feedback and it important to ensure that you’re confidence levels are aligned with the risks
Learn more at backcountryaccess.com
![[EDGE]ucation - How to put your skins ON without taking your skis off (Bonus video)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gO6YgoVSAlg/mqdefault.jpg "[EDGE]ucation - How to put your skins ON without taking your skis off (Bonus video)
Youre probably familiar with the challenge of removing your skins without taking your skis off... But have you tried putting your skins ON without taking your skis off? [EDGE]ucation sensei Bruce Edgerly demonstrates his favorite party trick (for experts and yoga instructors only!) in this seasons final installment of [EDGE]ucation.")
![[EDGE]ucation S3 Field Notes - Float E2 Batteries](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hXER2UMCh54/mqdefault.jpg "[EDGE]ucation S3 Field Notes - Float E2 Batteries
What is a supercapacitor, anyway? Can they really complete multiple deployments? How long does the charge last? Do I need to turn my pack on and off? BCA Co-Founder Bruce Edgerly answers all these questions and more with everything you’ve wanted to know about the Float E2 Avalanche Airbags.
Learn more at www.backcountryaccess.com/")
![[EDGE]ucation - Hoe Mode vs. Shovel Mode](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iTXNtHPHDv4/mqdefault.jpg "[EDGE]ucation - Hoe Mode vs. Shovel Mode
Your shovel might seem like one of the most straightforward tools in your avalanche rescue kit, but did you know there is more than one way to use it? Hoe mode vs. shovel mode, explained, in this weeks [EDGE]ucation.
Pro tip: use shovel mode for chopping hard snow like avalanche debris, and hoe mode for moving soft snow. And before you need to use your shovel in a rescue scenario... Practice! Fast and safe shoveling technique can save someones life, literally.
Learn more and shop avalanche shovels: https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/c/rescue-gear/avalanche-shovels/")
