Backcountry Access Companion Shovel System

If snow study is your gig, or you just want some extra assistance on your next tour, the Backcountry Access Companion Shovel System makes things easier all around. Innovative quick-reference rescue infographics printed directly on the oversized blade make location and excavation strategy clear in adrenaline-overdrive crisis situations. Whether you're new to snow study, or a veteran backcountry touriste, the flat, squared-off blade will optimize your shovel shear and compression tests. The included Companion Probe fits neatly inside both the collapsible and fixed-length shovel handles, as a lightweight probe or a great backup if your full-size probe should break or get lost. Regardless of your avalanche experience, the Companion Shovel system is a solid performer with advantages for every user, and well worth the extra ounces.