Shovels for avalanche safety
Safety first
Practicing proper snow safety is essential for backcountry enthusiasts, snow shredders, and search and rescue professionals. Equipping yourself with avalanche safety gear is a great way to stay prepared for any natural disasters, such as an avalanche. If you do find yourself in a situation where you are dealing with an avalanche, having an avalanche shovel is important.
Carrying an avalanche shovel won’t break your back; they are designed to be lightweight and compact, making them easy to carry around and store in a backpack. In addition, to the versatility, avalanche shovels are also very durable, made to withstand hours of digging through heavy snow and ice without breaking or bending.
Avalanche shovels feature a wide, and efficient blade that can scoop and move snow at an efficient rate compared to the traditional shovel, not only is the blade perfect for deep digging but the handles are also ergonomic and adjustable to help with your comfort and control.
Avalanche shovels can also be used for other snow activities such as leveling snow for camping, clearing pathways and building snow forts.