rescue shovel - / ˈreskjuː ˈʃʌvl̩ / -
noun
A collapsible, portable tool used for extracting burial victims from an avalanche. The blade and handle detach to allow them to be carried (externally or internally) in a backpack. You can buy super light shovels with plastic blades but these are designed for competitive skimo racing, not cutting through debris of a wet snow avalanche, aluminum blades are a good option as they are sturdy, effective and relatively low in weight.
\\ I see your new rescue shovel has a telescopic handle, I guess that makes shovelling more efficient?
Also known as:
shovel
snow shovel
avalanche snow shovel
avi shovel
