Avalanche Beacons & Gear
Pieps Powder Sport Avalanche Rescue Set
499,95 € 319,95 €Scott Patrol Alpride E1 30L Avalanche Kit Backpack
959,95 € 719,95 €Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Rescue Set
549,95 € 369,95 €BCA TS Avalanche Rescue Package
339,95 €Scott Patrol Alpride E1 22L Avalanche Kit Backpack
949,95 € 689,95 €BCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe
54,95 € 39,95 €BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Shovel
59,95 € 40,95 €Ortovox Double Bivy Bag
84,95 € 59,95 €BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Ultra Light Shovel
79,95 € 58,95 €BCA T4 Avalanche Rescue Package
499,95 € 379,95 €BCA PC Crystal Card
14,95 €Ortovox Carbon 280+ PFA Probe
119,95 € 99,95 €Ortovox Avabag Re-arming Tool
14,95 € 11,95 €Ortovox First Aid Roll Doc
54,95 € 41,95 €Ortovox Ascent 32 Backpack
179,95 € 124,95 €Ortovox Rain Cover
25,95 €Ortovox Peak 38 S Dry Ski Backpack
269,95 € 174,95 €BCA Dozer 2H Hoe Shovel
79,95 € 62,95 €BCA T3 Avalanche Rescue Package
439,95 € 389,95 €Ortovox Probe Extension Steel
29,95 € 20,95 €Burton ak Surgence Tour Backpack
189,95 € 149,95 €Pieps BT 300 Iprobe
239,95 € 189,95 €Ortovox Peak Light 30 S Ski Backpack
199,95 € 119,95 €Ortovox Tour Rider 30 Backpack
149,95 € 119,95 €Ortovox Peak Light 38 S Ski Backpack
219,95 € 144,95 €Ortovox Tour Rider 28S Ski Backpack
149,95 € 114,95 €Ortovox Free Rider 28 Ski Backpack
199,95 € 144,95 €Ortovox Peak 40 Dry Ski Backpack
269,95 € 189,95 €Avalanche Backcountry Gear Essentials
Skiers and snowboarders that ski off-piste and in the backcountry are always advised to carry avalanche gear with them. The three most important pieces of equipment are an avalanche beacon, avalanche probe and avalanche shovel. What is equally important, is that the user has been trained to use the equipment in case of an avalanche. All of this equipment can be stored in a ski backpack that can be securely strapped to your body.
How To Use Avalanche Gear
The way to learn how to use avalanche gear is to take a course that is led by a professional. This section provides a simple breakdown of what each piece of equipment is used for.
Avalanche Beacon
Avalanche beacons are worn close to the body and give out continuous radio signals that can be detected by other beacons. When searching for a body under snow, beacons can be switched to “search mode” to help locate a body by receiving the desired radio signal.
Avalanche Probe
The probe is used to find the exact location and depth of the body under the snow. It is similar to a foldable tent-pole that you can poke into the snow to feel where the skier is.
Avalanche Shovel
Digging out a skier is what the shovel is used for. They are generally designed with an attachable shovel handle, so they can easily fit in a backpack.
Airbag Packs
Another piece of safety gear equipment that is very useful to have is an airbag pack. Worn as a backpack, this can be activated by pulling on a handle to quickly inflate the airbag with use of compressed air or fan. The additional mass of air helps the skier stay on top of the moving snow and avalanche debris and reduces the chances of getting buried.
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