Ortovox

Pro Light Avalanche Shovel

<p>The Ortovox Pro Light avalanche shovel is designed for ambitious skiers who want to save weight without sacrificing reliability and stability. With its cleverly designed layout, high-quality materials, and a weight of just 440 g, it is an indispensable part of any emergency kit for winter terrain.</p> <p>Ortovox uses hardened and anodized aluminum in its construction. Strategic cutouts in the blade further reduce weight without compromising stiffness.</p> <p>The telescoping shaft can be quickly adjusted thanks to a quick-release mechanism that requires no button press, enabling efficient use in an emergency. The practical reversible design makes the shovel suitable for both left- and right-handed users. The groove-shaped shaft cross-section increases torsional rigidity and ensures full power transfer.</p> <p>The compact shovel blade is kit out with anti-slip tread grooves that provide a secure footing even on packed snow. A sharp, stable cutting edge makes it easier to penetrate hard layers of snow, while high sidewalls and a pronounced center rib provide additional stability. Beyond its classic functionality, the avalanche shovel is also suitable for building a rescue sled and can be used as a snow anchor.</p> <p>The Pro Light avalanche shovel from Ortovox is therefore the ideal choice for anyone who wants to carry a particularly lightweight, compact, and high-performance shovel while ski touring, freeriding, or on mountaineering trips at high altitudes.</p>