Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Essential avalanche beacons, shovels, and probes optimized for ease-of-use and durability in any rescue scenario. Snow study tools designed in conjunction with North America's leading avalanche educators.
Learn more: backcountryaccess.com/en-us/c/rescue-gear/?activity=Snowmobile
Essential avalanche beacons, shovels, and probes optimized for ease-of-use and durability in any rescue scenario. Snow study tools designed in conjunction with North America's leading avalanche educators.
Learn more: backcountryaccess.com/en-us/c/rescue-gear/?activity=Snowmobile

![[EDGE]ucation - Hoe Mode vs. Shovel Mode
Your shovel might seem like one of the most straightforward tools in your avalanche rescue kit, but did you know there is more than one way to use it? Hoe mode vs. shovel mode, explained, in this weeks [EDGE]ucation.
Pro tip: use shovel mode for chopping hard snow like avalanche debris, and hoe mode for moving soft snow. And before you need to use your shovel in a rescue scenario... Practice! Fast and safe shoveling technique can save someones life, literally.
Learn more and shop avalanche shovels: https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/c/rescue-gear/avalanche-shovels/ [EDGE]ucation - Hoe Mode vs. Shovel Mode](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iTXNtHPHDv4/mqdefault.jpg)








