The Pilchuck Backcountry Ski Pack is a no-nonsense minimalist pack that's thin enough to wear while riding lifts, but equipped with all necessary features for short excursions beyond the ropes. The kit comes complete with the Rescue Shovel and Avalanche Probe Alu 300.

K2 Pilchuck Backcountry Pack Features

Shorter or flexible probes are adequate for collecting snow-pit data and identifying crevasses, and we hope that's the only time you ever need your probe. But when it's time to locate a buried avalanche victim, saving a few grams on a shorter, more flexible or fragile model could be a fatal mistake. So even though our probes are as light as anything you'll find on the market, we're most proud of the fact that they're among the strongest and stiffest available.

K2 Aluminum Probe Specs

• Weight: 350g
• Extended Length: 300cm
• Packed Length: 42cm
• 1cm Markings for precise recording of snow
• Trigger Pull Handle
• Non-slip textured shaft for ease of assembly with gloved hands

You'll probably use your shovel most for digging snow pits, building tent platforms or even digging out your car. And most shovels will do an adequate job for these tasks. Unfortunately, because avalanche debris sets up so hard, a frighteningly large number of shovels fail when called upon for their most critical function of excavating a buried friend. This is why our shovels are designed for durability and utility. The K2 Rescue Shovel can also construct an emergency sled, build a dead man anchor, or provide a flat platform for your stove.

K2 Rescue Shovel Specs 

• Weight: 695g
• Extended Length: 64cm
• Collapsed Length: 28cm
• Blade Dimensions: 25cm x 28cm
• Blade can be used as a deadman anchor