Klim Backcountry Shovel

The egg-shaped profile prevents the shaft from spinning or twisting in your hands while you are digging. This provides a more secure, stable grip, allowing you to exert more force and maintain better control when clearing heavy, consolidated snow.

The shovel blade can be reconfigured to attach at a 90-degree angle to the shaft. This creates a hoe-like tool that is highly effective for chopping through hard-packed snow or pulling debris away from a rescue site, rather than just lifting it.

Yes, with a collapsed length of 49.3 cm, this shovel is designed to fit into the dedicated shovel compartments of most standard backcountry packs. Its aluminum construction is durable enough to handle being packed alongside other gear without bending.

In an avalanche scenario, every second counts. This mechanism eliminates the need to fumble with small, frozen buttons or pins, allowing you to deploy the shovel instantly by simply extending the shaft until it locks into place.

Yes, the blade features integrated deadman anchor holes. These allow you to thread cord or webbing through the blade to create a secure snow anchor for rescue systems or emergency shelters.

The D-handle is generally preferred for avalanche shovels because it provides a more ergonomic and powerful grip, especially when wearing thick gloves or mittens. It allows you to exert more force with your entire hand, which is crucial for moving large volumes of snow quickly.