Enhanced Control for Efficient Snow Removal

The Backcountry Access Dozer 2D Avalanche Shovel combines a mid-sized blade with a D-grip handle, offering superior control and comfort, especially for users wearing mittens. Its heat-treated 6061 aluminum construction ensures durability, while the innovative ovo-concave shaft design enhances strength and grip, reducing the risk of breakage during heavy use. The low-profile, stompable blade features a flat edge for efficient snow penetration using body weight. Designed to lie flat in your pack without protruding parts, the Dozer 2D optimizes space for other essential gear. Certified to meet the UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels, this tool is essential for backcountry safety.

Features

• Ovo-Concave Shaft Design: Enhances strength and grip, reducing the risk of breakage during heavy use
• Low-Profile Stompable Blade: Features a flat edge for efficient snow penetration using body weight
• Extendable D-Grip Handle: Provides a comfortable and firm hold, especially for users wearing mittens, extending for increased leverage
• Auto-Engaging Spring Pins: Facilitate quick, hands-free assembly and deployment.
• Packable Design: Lies flat in your pack with no protruding parts, optimizing space for other gear
• UIAA Certified: Meets the UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels, ensuring reliability in critical situations

Specs

• Blade Material: Heat-treated 6061 aluminum
• Blade Dimensions: 9.75" x 11.5"
• Handle & Shaft Collapsed Length: 15.75"
• Handle & Shaft Extended Length: 23.25"
• Assembled Shovel Collapsed Length: 24"
• Assembled Shovel Extended Length: 31.25"
• Weight: 1.56 lb​
• Grip: Extendable D-Grip
• Certification: Designed to meet the UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels