Ultra-durable construction and super compact design are ideal for both daily snow study and fast avalanche response Large blade moves lots of snow quickly, and a flat-bottom profile helps you get a good clean face on your pit wall Extendable shaft and large D-shape handle increase comfort for long days in the field involving multiple pits, and speed up digging time during an emergency Compact telescoping shaft and durable anodized blade Shovel converts easily into hoe mode from the same attachment point for snow removal and excavation Works with accessory winter saw attachment (not included) that attaches to the shaft for wood cutting and tree well extraction
Updated dual Quickdraw speed integrate make for extremely fast deployment with maximum durability. Rapid deployment stuffsack integrates with the probe's pull cord for one-pull readiness. Non-slip grip provides secure purchase, even with wet gloves. Oversized, durable alloy tip improves probing sensitivity by creating a hole larger than the probe shaft. High-visibility 1 cm markings.
l Probe Tour 240: A shorter-length probe for shallow snowpacks, lightweight tours and avalanche rescue practice. l Probe Tour 280: A mid-length probe for day-in/day-out backcountry touring and snow study, the Tour 280 features a solid balance of length, light weight and packability. l Probe Tour 300: Built for daily snow study, snow professionals and deeper snowpacks, the Tour 300 features a durable, all-aluminum construction.
The new designed PIEPS ALU is a probe that can be assembled easy and fast. It features 100 and 40 cm markers, a quick-closing latch, and an elastic closure buckle.
SMC's long-standing reputation for manufacturing top quality Mountaineering equipment is based in part on items like our Snow Anchors (aka Snow Flukes). We know that you can never have too much protection in unpredictable or changing snow and have designed our snow flukes with your safety in mind. Used as a deadman-style anchor, the SMC Snow Anchor offers added security in everything from our infamous "Cascade Crud" to Utah's world-famous powder. SMC Snow Anchors often double as an emergency digging tool or as a tent anchor. Not going anywhere near the snow? SMC Snow Anchors work great in sand if you are headed to the lake, river or beach instead of to the mountain! Like the SMC I Pickets, we’ve kept the finish "natural" resulting in a more secure placement than comparable powder-coated or anodized anchors and flukes. The angle of the 1/8" diameter steel cable harness attachment enables the Snow Anchor to dive deeper when loaded, piling up snow ahead of it as it sets into place while the holes provide a good bite on the snow. Bigger is sometimes better, so if you want maximum holding power in extreme conditions or have a condo-sized mountaineering tent, then a large Snow Anchor may be your best choice. How to use the SMC Snow Anchor: The optimal placement of Snow Anchor will be at about a 60° angle. In hard snow or ice it may be necessary to dig a slot in which to bury the Snow Anchor. Compacting the loose snow in front of the Snow Anchor will improve holding ability. Recognized for excellence in performance and durability by the world renowned American Alpine Institute as one of their "Guides' Choice" products.
