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Backcountry Access Traverse EXT Shovel
The Backcountry Access Traverse EXT Shovel offers the backcountry enthusiast the lightest weight aluminum shovel on the market—it’s the same weight as BCA’s popular Tour Shovel with a more compact shaft. However, for those users who already own a probe, the Traverse EXT shovel is sold alone. It does not accommodate a probe within the shaft, like the Tour (our item BCA0036). The Traverse EXT has a super-strong oval shaft that’s easy to grip with a gloved hand. A T-grip is easy to use and can be looped through and worn without a pack with user-supplied webbing or rope. The 6000-series aluminum blade with oval ferrule is super strong, and unlike some lightweight composite blades, can power through set-up snow and ice.
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$44.95 $40.46 
Nice and light
Not as long as a heavy-duty shovel, but very light. For snow-camping it's all I need for digging kitchens, shelters, etc. Have used in wet snow and late-season icy conditions, but thankfully have not yet had to use for avy rescue. I used to carry a plastic shovel for day-trips, but now just carry this, because the weight is the same and I trust the metal blade more.
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Training Tips
When buying a new pair of running shoes, bring your old ones with you. You will get a better fit if you know if you supinate or pronate.
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