BCA Backcountry Decision Making Guide

Whether you're a seasoned ski mountaineer or fresh out of your first AIARE course, it's always wise to have a plan for a day in the backcountry. Developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education, the Backcountry Decision Making Guide is a tool that guides you through planning your trip, recording observations in the field, and debriefing the day's snowpack and conditions with your partners. The bulk of the book contains pages that will help you plan your trip and evaluate terrain using the easy-to-follow layout that employs AIARE's risk management framework. Furthermore, with reference information about everything from filling out trip plans to understanding the forecast and performing snowpack tests, this book is a must-carry for anyone venturing into the backcountry