Every extra gram costs energy when seconds matter.
Most shovels drain energy before rescue even begins.
Lower production control and inconsistent quality.
Shipped halfway around the world before it reaches snow.
Join 300+ backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and mountain guides who rely on the PurePeak Super Light Shovel.
Rated 4,9/5 – 124 reviews
It’s so light, I couldn’t believe it only weighs 300 grams.
Weighs just 300 g, UIAA certified, and features a carbon blade with a steel-reinforced edge.
Honestly, for a 300 g shovel, it’s impressive how it performs.
We tested the shovel’s front edge against hard rock — it held perfectly.
Alpenverein Austria included the PurePeak shovel in their rental and sales program.
Hard to believe that a fully functional avalanche shovel can be this light.
PurePeak rethinks what an avalanche shovel should be—lighter without compromise, stronger where it counts.
Optimized for load and leverage
A purpose-built carbon structure places strength exactly where force is applied, reducing weight without sacrificing durability or rigidity.
Aggressive penetration in dense snow.
A reinforced steel edge cuts cleanly through hard, compacted avalanche debris when aluminum blades struggle.
Fast, controlled digging.
Precisely tuned proportions improve stability, control, and efficiency—helping you move snow faster with less effort.
Compact carry. Rapid setup.
A clean, minimal modular system packs small in your backpack and assembles instantly, even with gloves on.
UIAA 156 compliant.
Tested and certified to meet international avalanche shovel safety requirements—no compromises, no shortcuts.
Yes. The shovel is UIAA 156 certified, which means it passed all required load tests for real avalanche use.
Yes. UIAA 156 requires every certified shovel to work down to –20 °C, and the PurePeak shovel passed that test.
It’s the only official safety standard for avalanche shovels. If a shovel is UIAA certified, it has been mechanically tested and proven strong enough for rescue.
Because with carbon, we can make the shovel thick where it needs to be strong, and thin where it doesn’t.
With aluminum, the whole shovel has to be the same thickness — even in places where it’s not needed.
So aluminum shovels carry extra weight. Carbon shovels don’t.
Carbon can crack if you hit it hard against sharp rocks, so a bit of care is needed.
But with the right fiber layout and design, it becomes very strong for its weight — which is why this shovel still passes the same safety tests as heavy aluminum shovels.
We offer aftermarket repairs. If something happens outside the warranty period, we can fix it instead of replacing it.
Yes. The shovel meets the geometry requirements of the UIAA 156 standard, which defines the minimum scoop size and handle length needed for efficient digging.
This ensures the shovel is not only light but also practical for real avalanche rescue use.
Upgrade to the same safety at half the weight — 305 g, UIAA 156 certified.
The PurePeak Super Light shovel disappears in my pack on long days. At 305 g, it saves energy without sacrificing confidence when it’s time to dig.
Weight matters on serious objectives, and this shovel delivers. The strength-to-weight ratio is impressive for something this light.
I rely on gear that’s efficient and dependable. The PurePeak Super Light packs small, assembles fast, and feels UIAA-certified solid in real use.
You almost forget you’re carrying it until you need it. The 305 g weight makes a real difference on long approaches.
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Know your slope angle instantly — a key factor in avalanche safety.
Normally €45, now included FREE with every PurePeak avalanche shovel.
Bonus: Snow Card on the back for quick on-the-spot reference.
