Analyze snow crystals in great detail with the Backcountry Access 15x magnifying loupe and make more accurate conclusions about your snowpack.

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When traveling in the backcountry, use the Backcountry Access Analog snow thermometer to check the snow temperature to assess snow stability.

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This lightweight, cleverly designed all-arounder shovel is a must-have for any touring backpack. The Ortovox Beast features a 2.3-liter scoop volume for optimal force transmission in a packable size.

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The smallest, most packable shovel from Black Diamond, the Black Diamond Deploy shovel fits easily in your backcountry pack and is ready in seconds when you need to dig.

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The first avalanche transceiver with integrated voice navigation, the Ortovox Diract Voice transceiver provides clear spoken instructions to guide you to your buried companion in an emergency.

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With an innovative transceiver featuring voice commands and a high-quality shovel and probe, the Ortovox Diract Voice rescue set equips you with the necessary gear for travel in avalanche terrain.

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Dig like a machine with the Backcountry Access Dozer 1T avalanche shovel. It makes quick work of snow with an extendable T-grip, strong and grippable shaft, and low-profile "stompable" blade.

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A cored-out blade and thinner-walled 7075 aluminum make the Backcountry Access Dozer 1T-UL avalanche shovel an ultralight but reliable digging machine, ideal for the weight-conscious crowd.

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Featuring a D-grip handle, oval/concave shaft, and a stomp edge on the blade, the Backcountry Access Dozer 2D is a sturdy and reliable midsize avalanche shovel to carry on those backcountry tours.

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A great addition to your snow study tools, the Backcountry Access Extended Column Test (ECT) cord cuts through snow and crust when performing an extended column test.

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Perfect for guides, snow professionals and serious backcountry skiers, the Black Diamond Guide Avy Safety Set is a kit of pro-grade avalanche safety essentials for those who use their gear daily.

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The flexible, lightweight SnowClaw Guide snow shovel can be folded or rolled up to fit in or on any pack.

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In addition to an avalanche transceiver and shovel (both not included), the 260 cm Black Diamond Pieps aluminum probe is an important part of your gear, and it belongs in every skier's pack.

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Providing a surface to analyze and classify snow grains, the Backcountry Access polycarbonate crystal card also has a slope index, which allows you to determine slope angles from a topographical map.

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