Mammut Alugator Shovel

The shovel weighs 395 grams, making it one of the lightest options on the market for backcountry touring.

Yes. It is constructed from aerospace-grade 7075 aluminum and features a hardened, anodized blade, which provides the necessary strength to cut through consolidated snow and debris without bending.

The I-Beam design significantly increases the shaft's lateral and torsional rigidity, ensuring the shovel doesn't flex or twist under the heavy loads required during an emergency excavation.

Yes, the telescopic design allows the shovel to break down into a compact size, making it easy to stow inside most dedicated avalanche safety compartments in backcountry packs.

While it is built for emergency rescue, the robust welded construction makes it durable enough for regular snow study or building backcountry features, though its primary design focus remains weight-conscious emergency performance.