Avalanche Beacons, Avalanche Backpacks & More
Scott Patrol Alpride E1 30L Avalanche Kit Backpack
£819.95 £629.95Pieps Powder Sport Avalanche Rescue Set
£429.95 £339.95Scott Patrol Alpride E1 22L Avalanche Kit Backpack
£809.95 £719.95ORTOVOX Diract Avalanche Rescue Set
£379.95Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Rescue Set
£469.95 £339.95BCA TS Avalanche Rescue Package
£289.95Ortovox Avabag Re-arming Tool
£12.95 £10.95Ortovox Single Bivy Bag
£54.95 £44.95BCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe
£47.95BCA T4 Avalanche Rescue Package
£429.95 £419.95Ortovox Double Bivy Bag
£72.95 £59.95BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Shovel
£50.95 £40.95BCA Dozer 2H Hoe Shovel
£67.95Ortovox Ascent 32 Backpack
£153.95 £99.95Ortovox Peak 40 Dry Ski Backpack
£229.95 £154.95Ortovox First Aid Roll Doc
£46.95 £42.95BCA T3 Avalanche Rescue Package
£379.95 £359.95Ortovox Free Rider 28 Ski Backpack
£169.95 £164.95Ortovox Probe Extension Steel
£25.95 £15.95Ortovox Peak 38 S Dry Ski Backpack
£229.95 £159.95Ortovox Rain Cover
£20.95 £18.95Ortovox Carbon 280+ PFA Probe
£101.95 £82.95Burton ak Surgence Tour Backpack
£161.95 £144.50Pieps BT 300 Iprobe
£204.95 £184.95Ortovox Tour Rider 30 Backpack
£127.95 £104.95BCA PC Crystal Card
£12.95Ortovox Peak Light 30 S Ski Backpack
£169.95 £159.95Ortovox Tour Rider 28S Ski Backpack
£127.95 £114.95Ortovox Peak Light 38 S Ski Backpack
£187.95 £169.95Avalanche 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.
Avalanche Airbag Packs
Another piece of safety gear equipment that is very useful to have is an avalanche airbag pack. Worn as a backpack, this can be activated by pulling on a handle to quickly inflate the airbag with the use of compressed air or a 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.
For more information and products used for backcountry skiing, visit - Alpine Touring Skis.