This Backcountry Access product is a working shovel for industrial use–and for building huge kickers. This shovel will keep you safer in avalanche terrain and get the job done fast.

Overview

The B-52 avalanche shovel is designed to make the tough jobs easier. Whether it is clearing out heli pads, excavating a truck from a snowbank, or building a big jump, the B-52 gets the job done fast. Remember, the excavation process in an avalanche rescue is where the most time can be lost or gained.

Features

• The 6061 aluminum BCA Bomber shovels feature an oval shaft with a more packable, bombproof, “ferrule-less” blade, ergonomic grip, and T6 heat treatment
  
• Includes an end cap on the shaft, which prevents snow from building up along the inside
  
• The Bomber line boasts an off-the-chart strength to weight ratio, while taking up minimal storage space in your pack
  

Technical Specs

• Weight: 960 g
  
• Blade dimensions: 27.9 cm x 33.8 cm
  
• Handle & shaft collapsed length: 53 cm
  
• Handle & shaft extended length: 77 cm
  
• Assembled collapsed length: 77 cm
  
• Assembled extended length: 102 cm
  
• Blade/shaft material: 6061 T6 Aluminum