Dozer avalanche shovels feature low-profile stompable blades and functions as a traditional shovel or hoe. The front third of all blades offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests. With our flat “stomp edge" on the blade, you can penetrate just about anything by adding body weight. Auto-engaging spring pins at the blade/shaft connection make for faster, hands-free assembly/deployment. All BCA extendable models are designed to meet the UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels.