In addition to the gear you'd find at a ski resort, backcountry skiing requires a variety of other equipment.
Entering ungroomed snowy mountains means climbing in addition to skiing, so regardless of the time or location, gear like that of a light winter mountain climber is essential.
To that end, we visited the "Backcountry Ski Gear Experience" seminar, held at the end of January by Lost Arrow, a retailer of backcountry ski gear from brands like Black Diamond and Scarpa. We've compiled a collection of how-to videos for backcountry beginners, featuring excerpts from the seminar that teaches the proper use and handling of hiking gear and avalanche gear. There are a total of 10 videos.
[Avalanche Gear]
Beacon
, Shovel
, Probe
, Avalanche Backpack
This time,
we're talking about shovels. We asked Mr. Hashimoto and Mr. Sakamoto from Lost Arrow to give us a lecture on shovels.
We'll learn how to choose and use a shovel.
*The content introduced here is only a part of the course.
・Gear used in this video
Black Diamond/Transfer Shovel
Black Diamond's classic Transfer shovel now meets UIAA standards. While retaining the same two-piece telescopic shaft, the grip is now easier to hold. The smooth blade allows for a clean finish on the snow surface in the pit
Interview cooperation: Lost Arrow
Filming and editing: Daiki Yoshikawa
Video composition and text: Shinya Moriyama