Skiing in the backcountry requires a variety of equipment in addition to the gear used at ski resorts.
As you step onto uncontrolled snowy mountains and have to climb in addition to sliding, it is essential to have some kind of equipment for winter mountain climbing, regardless of the time or location.
Therefore, we covered the ``Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session'' held at the end of January, sponsored by Lost Arrow, which handles backcountry ski gear such as Black Diamond and Scarpa. We have prepared a collection of how-to videos for beginners in the backcountry, with excerpts from training courses on how to properly use and handle hike-up gear and avalanche gear. There are 10 video contents in total.
[Hike up gear]
・Climbing skins
・Bindings
・Ski poles
・Ski crampons
・Ski boots
[Avalanche Gear]
・Beacon
・Shovel
・Probe
・Avalanche Backpack
This time it's a shovel.
We had Mr. Hashimoto and Mr. Sakamoto from Lost Arrow give a lecture about shovels.
The content is to learn how to choose and use a shovel.
*The content introduced here is part of the course.
・Gear used in this video
Black Diamond/Transfer Shovel
Black Diamond's standard excavator "Transfer" passes UIAA standards. The two-piece telescoping shaft remains the same, but the grip is now easier to hold. The smooth blade is now able to clean the snow surface of the pit.
Interview cooperation/ Lost Arrow
Video shooting/editing/ Taiki Yoshikawa
Video composition/text/ Shinya Moriyama