Backcountry Access Dozer 1T Avalanche Shovel

When the snowpack lets go, you need a shovel that keeps up with adrenaline, not one that slows you down. The Backcountry Access Dozer 1T is built for exactly that moment, with a flat stomp edge blade that lets you drive straight through compacted avalanche debris by simply putting your weight into it. Auto-engaging spring pins mean the blade and shaft lock together the instant you need them, so there's no fumbling with cold hands while your partner is buried. The oval concave shaft is shaped to feel natural in your grip even after dozens of fast, repeated strokes, and the extendable T-grip handle lets you switch from compact storage in your pack to full digging leverage in seconds. Whether you're carrying it on dawn patrol laps, a backcountry ski traverse, or just doing your due diligence with snow stability tests before dropping in, the Dozer 1T is the kind of dependable avalanche shovel you hope you never need and are grateful to have when you do.

Features

• Flat stomp edge blade lets you punch through dense avalanche debris using body weight instead of arm strength
• Auto-engaging spring pins lock the blade and shaft together for fast, hands-free assembly during high-stress rescues
• Oval concave shaft with variable offset sliding surfaces for a comfortable, efficient digging motion
• Smooth front third of the blade creates clean, flat snowpit walls for accurate snow stability tests
• Extendable T-grip handle adjusts between a compact pack-friendly length and full digging leverage
• Designed to meet the UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels
• Backed by a 3-year limited warranty