Avalanche Beacons, Avalanche Backpacks & More
Pieps Powder Sport Avalanche Rescue Set
€499.95 €329.95Scott Patrol Alpride E1 30L Avalanche Kit Backpack
€959.95 €869.95BCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe
€54.95 €45.95BCA TS Avalanche Rescue Package
€369.95![Scott Patrol Alpride E1 22L Avalanche Kit Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/scott-patrol-alpride-e1-22l-avalanche-kit-backpack-h2.webp)
Scott Patrol Alpride E1 22L Avalanche Kit Backpack
€949.95 €599.95![BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Shovel](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/bca-dozer-1-t-handle-shovel-nk.webp)
BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Shovel
€59.95 €37.95![BCA PC Crystal Card](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/bca-pc-crystal-card-ws.webp)
BCA PC Crystal Card
€14.95![Ortovox Tour Rider 28S Ski Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-tour-rider-28s-ski-backpack-5x.webp)
Ortovox Tour Rider 28S Ski Backpack
€139.95 €124.95![Ortovox Peak Light 38 S Ski Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-peak-light-38-s-ski-backpack-na.webp)
Ortovox Peak Light 38 S Ski Backpack
€219.95 €199.95![Ortovox Ascent 32 Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-ascent-32-backpack-8j.webp)
Ortovox Ascent 32 Backpack
€179.95 €159.95![Ortovox Peak 40 Dry Ski Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-peak-40-dry-ski-backpack-17.webp)
Ortovox Peak 40 Dry Ski Backpack
€269.95 €199.95![Ortovox Probe Extension Steel](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-probe-extension-steel-kw.webp)
Ortovox Probe Extension Steel
€29.95 €18.95![Ortovox First Aid Roll Doc](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-first-aid-roll-doc-wm.webp)
Ortovox First Aid Roll Doc
€54.95 €40.95![Ortovox Peak 38 S Dry Ski Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-peak-38-s-dry-ski-backpack-0.webp)
Ortovox Peak 38 S Dry Ski Backpack
€269.95 €199.95![BCA Dozer 2H Hoe Shovel](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/bca-dozer-2h-hoe-shovel-36.webp)
BCA Dozer 2H Hoe Shovel
€79.95 €74.95![Ortovox Carbon 280+ PFA Probe](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-carbon-280-pfa-probe-qt.webp)
Ortovox Carbon 280+ PFA Probe
€119.95 €109.95![Burton ak Surgence Tour Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/burton-ak-surgence-tour-backpack-uc.webp)
Burton ak Surgence Tour Backpack
€189.95 €149.95![BCA T3 Avalanche Rescue Package](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/bca-t3-avalanche-rescue-package-wm.webp)
BCA T3 Avalanche Rescue Package
€439.95 €389.95![Pieps BT 300 Iprobe](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/pieps-bt-300-iprobe-99.webp)
Pieps BT 300 Iprobe
€239.95 €169.95![Ortovox Double Bivy Bag](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-double-bivy-bag-fc.webp)
Ortovox Double Bivy Bag
€84.95 €59.95![Ortovox Avabag Re-arming Tool](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-avabag-re-arming-tool.webp)
Ortovox Avabag Re-arming Tool
€14.95 €11.95![Ortovox Peak Light 30 S Ski Backpack](https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/400/ortovox-peak-light-30-s-ski-backpack-hl.webp)
Ortovox Peak Light 30 S Ski Backpack
€199.95 €179.95Avalanche 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.