Backcountry skiing requires a variety of equipment in addition to the gear you use at a ski resort. Since
you're venturing into unmanaged snow-covered mountains and engaging in climbing in addition to skiing, equipment similar to that used for a short winter mountain climb is essential, regardless of the duration or location of your trip.
Therefore, we covered the "Backcountry Ski Gear Experience" workshop held at the end of January, hosted by Lost Arrow, a company that handles backcountry ski gear from brands like Black Diamond and Scarpa. We've extracted some footage from the workshop, which taught the proper use and handling of hike-up gear and avalanche gear, and compiled it into a collection of how-to videos for backcountry beginners. There are a total of 10 videos.
【Avalanche Gear】
・Beacon
・Shovel
・Probe
・Avalanche Backpack
This time,
we're focusing on shovels. Mr. Hashimoto and Mr. Sakamoto from Lost Arrow gave us a lecture on shovels.
The lecture covers how to choose and use a shovel.
*The content introduced here is only a part of the lecture.
・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
Video shooting and editing/Daiki Yoshikawa
Video composition and text/Shinya Moriyama