The Backcountry Access Extendable Tour Shovel System saves your back when you’re digging snow pits. This shovel extends out to 34 inches for smooth digging, while the easy-to-hold oval shaft and T-grip handle make working with gloved hands easy. The Tour Shovel System stows Backcountry Access’ Companion six-foot probe (sold separately) inside the shovel shaft for a compact package in your pack. The strong, 6061-series aluminum blade powers through set-up snow like a hot knife through butter.

A shaft that extends ten inches? Revolutionary.