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avalanche shovel

Full set of avalanche equipment - device, probe and shovel on wooden background

“The ”Holy Trinity” of Freeride: Avalanche Equipment You Can’t Live Without
A metal avalanche shovel with a hoe function digs into hard snow.

Avalanche Shovel: The Tool That Does the Hardest Job