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Avalanche Shovels

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Why should I carry an avalanche shovel with me, you might ask. When venturing out into snowy terrains it’s essential to have the right equipment to hand. An avalanche shovel can not only help to dig yourself out of a deep drift of snow, but also come to the aid of your fellow skiers, and snowboarders.

You might be on the fence about adding yet another item to your snow backpack. After all, you'll have to bear the weight. Fortunately, avalanche shovels are not heavy and bulky like ordinary shovels. They are designed to be as lightweight and...

Why should I carry an avalanche shovel with me, you might ask. When venturing out into snowy terrains it’s essential to have the right equipment to hand. An avalanche shovel can not only help to dig yourself out of a deep drift of snow, but also come to the aid of your fellow skiers, and snowboarders.

You might be on the fence about adding yet another item to your snow backpack. After all, you'll have to bear the weight. Fortunately, avalanche shovels are not heavy and bulky like ordinary shovels. They are designed to be as lightweight and compact as possible. We even stock models with handy telescopic shafts. So there are no excuses not to get one for your kit.

While you’re here, explore our online store to buy other essential tools and safety packs for your kit. Order your avalanche equipment today to ensure you’re always ready for the unpredictable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, while any shovel can move snow, an avalanche shovel is designed for the demanding conditions of avalanche rescue. They are also compact and lightweight so as to fit into any snow gear bag.

We recommend buying the following pieces of avalanche gear: A beacon An avalanche airbag pack An avalanche probe

To keep them lightweight yet durable, avalanche shovels are typically made from aluminium or high-strength plastic.

Avalanche Shovels

Avalanche shovels are a critical part of any rescue operation.

Avalanche Shovels

Avalanche shovels are a critical part of any rescue operation.

When an avalanche occurs, the extreme force and weight can create very compact, hard snow. If you are performing a rescue operation, you will need the right equipment to dig through the snow quickly. It’s difficult work, but avalanche shovels make it much easier to locate a buried person, faster.

Avalanche shovels are specifically designed to maximise the strength of the user and make digging as efficient as possible. They are also designed to be lightweight and easy to manoeuvre and carry, ideal for mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, and all backcountry explorers.

We stock high-quality avalanche shovels from renowned companies such as Mammut and Ortovox. All of the avalanche equipment that we sell aims to make backcountry exploring safer and easier than ever before. The Mammut Alugator Pro Light avalanche shovel is a prime example, offering a collapsible shaft, lightweight anodized aluminium blade, and a straight blade back, perfect for hard snow. We also stock avalanche rescue sets with everything you need, ready to go.

We offer free shipping on orders over $50 AUD. Orders placed before 1 pm will be shipped on the same day. Orders placed after 1 pm will be shipped on the next business day. Some products may display ‘In Stock - ships within 5 business days’. This is just an estimate and may be faster. 

If you have any questions about your order or a product, our friendly customer service team is always happy to help. You can reach us by email at team@ozbackcountry.com.au .

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