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Backcountry Access Essentials Package
Besides experience and training, staying safe in avalanche terrain hinges on a trifecta of gear: beacon, probe, and shovel. Backcountry Access took all the guesswork out of assembling such a kit and outfitted the Essentials Package with all three tools. Inside, you'll find the most widely used beacon on the market, the Tracker DTS, the best-selling B-1 Ext shovel with extending handle, and the lightning-fast assemble 240 Probe. Whether you're a novice taking his or her first steps beyond the rope or you're a seasoned vet looking for simplicity and reliability, this package contains everything you need to locate a burial victim quickly, find and mark the burial beneath feet of snow, and then save a life by digging deep and fast—that's the trifecta at work.
- Tracker DTS operates with utter simplicity—a single push-button switches between transmit and search modes
- Beacon’s digital display shows both distance (in meters) and direction to the signal that you're tracking
- Tracker DTS Beacon operates on the industry standard 457kHz frequency, and beacon is compatible with all other beacons on this same frequency
- Profile 240 Probe features a quick-tensioning system for fast assembly when seconds count
- Probe depth markings read in one-centimeter increments for the most accurate measurement
- Burly, lightweight B1 Extendable Shovel has an unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio that won’t let you down when you need to dig deep and fast
- Oval-shaped shaft and t-grip handle both aid with leverage while you dig and give you the most secure grip on your shovel
- Shovel blade includes a crowned edge that pierces through thick, icy debris with ease, and pre-drilled holes create attachment points for fashioning a snow anchor or rescue sled
- Please Note: All of these tools go a long way to ensuring your safety, however, nothing is a replacement for proper education and guidance. Take an avalanche safety class and get the experience and practice you need before you venture beyond the resort.
Bottom Line: Beacon, shovel, and probe—don't leave the lifts without them.
Leave your mark on The Wall.
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Beacon Antenna:
- dual
- Beacon Range - Digital:
- 40 m
- Beacon Battery Type:
- AAA alkaline
- Beacon Battery Life:
- (transmit only) 250 hours, (search only) 50 hours, (search mode, after 200 hours in transmit mode) 1 hour
- Beacon Weight:
- (with strap & battery) 12.8 oz
- Shovel Blade Material:
- 6061 aluminum
- Shovel Blade Dimensions:
- 9 x 10 in
- Shovel Length - Assembled:
- 28.75 in
- Shovel Length - Packed:
- 22.5 in
- Extendable Shovel Handle:
- yes
- Shovel Weight:
- 1.3 lbs
- Probe Material:
- 7075 aluminum
- Probe Length:
- 240 cm
- Probe Packable Length:
- 45.75 cm
- Probe Storage Sack:
- yes
- Probe Weight:
- 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry skiing, heli skiing, side
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime