Empire: Authorized Backcountry Access Dealer – Online at ThinkEmpire.com and In-Store.
Backcountry Access (BCA) is an American avalanche safety brand founded in 1994 in Boulder, Colorado, by dedicated backcountry enthusiasts. Empire is proud to carry a wide selection of BCA gear in-s...
Backcountry Access (BCA) is an American avalanche safety brand founded in 1994 in Boulder, Colorado, by dedicated backcountry enthusiasts. Empire is proud to carry a wide selection of BCA gear in-store across Quebec and online at thinkempire.com.
From the start, BCA built its entire product philosophy around a single goal: make the backcountry a safe and accessible place for everyone, regardless of skill level or discipline. That focus drove real innovation in avalanche rescue equipment. In 1996, BCA introduced the Tracker DTS, the industry's first digital avalanche transceiver, setting a new benchmark for search and rescue in the field.
A complete lineup built for the backcountry.
Building on that foundation, BCA has expanded into a full range of avalanche safety products. The lineup now includes transceivers, probes, shovels, Float Avalanche Airbag packs, BC Link radios, and snowmobile-specific safety gear. Every product is engineered to be reliable and easy to use under pressure, because in the mountains, intuitive design is a safety requirement, not a convenience.
BCA's commitment goes beyond manufacturing gear. The brand leads in backcountry education, developing strategic shoveling and searching techniques that are now standard practice among avalanche professionals, ski patrollers, guides, and experienced riders worldwide.
At Empire, backcountry access starts with the right safety gear.
Empire is a Canadian retailer with deep roots in snow sports and outdoor gear. The Backcountry Access selection available through Empire includes transceivers, shovels, probes, backpacks, and more, everything needed to head out beyond the ropes with confidence. Whether you're building your first avalanche kit or upgrading your existing setup, our team is available in-store across Quebec to help you choose, and the full BCA range is available anytime at thinkempire.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Backcountry Access (BCA)?
Backcountry Access (BCA) is an American avalanche safety brand founded in 1994 in Boulder, Colorado. BCA introduced the first digital avalanche transceiver in 1996, the Tracker DTS, and has since developed a full range of rescue equipment and backcountry safety education for skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers.
What Backcountry Access products does Empire carry?
Empire carries a wide selection of BCA avalanche safety gear including transceivers, shovels, probes, backpacks, and more, available in-store across Quebec and online at thinkempire.com.
Why trust BCA gear for backcountry safety?
BCA engineers its avalanche safety products to be reliable and intuitive under pressure. The brand is trusted by avalanche professionals, ski patrollers, and mountain guides worldwide, and actively leads in backcountry safety education and rescue technique development.
Does BCA make avalanche safety gear for snowmobilers?
Yes. Alongside equipment designed for skiers and snowboarders, Backcountry Access produces a dedicated line of avalanche safety products for snowmobilers, including transceivers, shovels, and airbag systems.
Empire: Authorized Backcountry Access Dealer – Online at ThinkEmpire.com and In-Store.
Backcountry Access (BCA) is an American avalanche safety brand founded in 1994 in Boulder, Colorado, by dedicated backcountry enthusiasts. Empire is proud to carry a wide selection of BCA gear in-s...
Backcountry Access (BCA) is an American avalanche safety brand founded in 1994 in Boulder, Colorado, by dedicated backcountry enthusiasts. Empire is proud to carry a wide selection of BCA gear in-store across Quebec and online at thinkempire.com.
From the start, BCA built its entire product philosophy around a single goal: make the backcountry a safe and accessible place for everyone, regardless of skill level or discipline. That focus drove real innovation in avalanche rescue equipment. In 1996, BCA introduced the Tracker DTS, the industry's first digital avalanche transceiver, setting a new benchmark for search and rescue in the field.
A complete lineup built for the backcountry.
Building on that foundation, BCA has expanded into a full range of avalanche safety products. The lineup now includes transceivers, probes, shovels, Float Avalanche Airbag packs, BC Link radios, and snowmobile-specific safety gear. Every product is engineered to be reliable and easy to use under pressure, because in the mountains, intuitive design is a safety requirement, not a convenience.
BCA's commitment goes beyond manufacturing gear. The brand leads in backcountry education, developing strategic shoveling and searching techniques that are now standard practice among avalanche professionals, ski patrollers, guides, and experienced riders worldwide.
At Empire, backcountry access starts with the right safety gear.
Empire is a Canadian retailer with deep roots in snow sports and outdoor gear. The Backcountry Access selection available through Empire includes transceivers, shovels, probes, backpacks, and more, everything needed to head out beyond the ropes with confidence. Whether you're building your first avalanche kit or upgrading your existing setup, our team is available in-store across Quebec to help you choose, and the full BCA range is available anytime at thinkempire.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Backcountry Access (BCA)?
Backcountry Access (BCA) is an American avalanche safety brand founded in 1994 in Boulder, Colorado. BCA introduced the first digital avalanche transceiver in 1996, the Tracker DTS, and has since developed a full range of rescue equipment and backcountry safety education for skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers.
What Backcountry Access products does Empire carry?
Empire carries a wide selection of BCA avalanche safety gear including transceivers, shovels, probes, backpacks, and more, available in-store across Quebec and online at thinkempire.com.
Why trust BCA gear for backcountry safety?
BCA engineers its avalanche safety products to be reliable and intuitive under pressure. The brand is trusted by avalanche professionals, ski patrollers, and mountain guides worldwide, and actively leads in backcountry safety education and rescue technique development.
Does BCA make avalanche safety gear for snowmobilers?
Yes. Alongside equipment designed for skiers and snowboarders, Backcountry Access produces a dedicated line of avalanche safety products for snowmobilers, including transceivers, shovels, and airbag systems.
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