Member's Exclusive Item: Specialty Avalanche (Avy) Shovels

Curious to try different brands and see the differences? We LOVE the Mammut Avy Shovels but we also have a few other options for those intrigued. Check out our Gearhouse Member's Exclusive Specialty Shovel offerings here!

BCA Dozer 1T

Our ovo-concave shaft, low-profile stompable blades, and wide range of cored-out handles make BCA shovels stronger, lighter, and more packable than ever before. This new line is inspired by our legendary D-2 EXT “Dozer” shovel. It’s so popular among our core followers, we’ve named our entire new line after it! BCA was the first to create an avalanche shovel with a non-round shaft to prevent breakage while prying. We’ve taken our groundbreaking oval design and added a concave radius on both sides to make it even stronger, without adding weight. Like a high-end lacrosse stick, this shape also enables better grip in the palm, reducing slippage while shoveling. All BCA extendable shovels are certified to the UIAA 156 standard for avalanche rescue shovels.

Ortovox Kodiak 3.1

The Ortovox Kodiak is a tough and fully featured mountaineering avalanche rescue shovel designed to clear a lot of snow quickly. This ergonomic shovel has a D-grip that maximizes power transfer while shoveling. The Kodiak has a flat blade with a large blade volume of 3.1 liters, making it ideal for snow professionals and enthusiasts. It has a 90

PIEPS C 660 Shovel

With a telescopic handle and full feature set, the PIEPS Shovel C combines performace and usability to aid in your rescue operation. A C-handle enables for an easy grip, even with thick gloves, and with a non-slip grip and foot rest, you can move quickly. Quick lock and hoe functions round out the feature set.