Bruce Edgerly: BCA and Beyond

Bruce Edgerly, or "Edge," as he's known to the backcountry community, has been around the block. He cut his teeth in the outdoor industry by writing for Powder and Couloir in the 1980s, and traveling the globe to cover the burgeoning extreme skiing movement.  In the early nineties, Edge found himself out of a job and largely unemployable, despite having a degree in engineering. A chance encounter with Bruce McGowan inspired the pair to start BCA and a backcountry icon was born. Edge takes us on a ride through the evolution of BCA, from trekkers to beacons to airbags, and reflects on the growth in backcountry skiing that he never saw coming. This episode of the Backcountry Podcast is sponsored by Salomon.  It's also made possible by our listeners. Please subscribe to the pod (and the pub!) if you haven't already. Leave a comment and a review—we'd love to hear from you.  Backcountry Access Website | Instagram | Facebook Backcountry Magazine Website | Instagram | Facebook Get the print mag and more…. www.backcountrymagazine.com Host Adam Howard Producer + Engineer Mike Horn