Avalanche Shovels
In a burial, most of the rescue time goes into digging, and avalanche debris sets up hard. That is why a metal blade is the usual recommendation, since plastic can skip off or break in frozen snow. A larger blade moves more snow with each stroke but adds weight and takes up more room in your pack. An extendable shaft gives you better leverage, and a D or T grip is a matter of what feels secure in gloves. Some models switch to a hoe mode for faster clearing. Practice assembling yours with cold hands, because seconds count and a sticky joint is the wrong thing to discover during a real search.
Avalanche Shovels to compare
- BCA Dozer 1T Shovel
- BCA Dozer 2H Shovel
- BCA Dozer 2T Shovel
- BCA Dozer 2D Shovel
- BCA Dozer 3D Shovel
- BCA Dozer 1T UL Shovel
- Ortovox Badger Shovel
- Ortovox Beast PC Shovel
- Arva Plume TS Shovel 2026
- Black Diamond Evac 9 Shovel
- Mammut Alugator Pro Light Hoe Shovel
- Black Diamond Deploy Shovel
- Mammut Alugator Ultra Shovel
- Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel
- Black Diamond Transfer LT Shovel
- Black Diamond Transfer Shovel
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