How To Buy an Avalanche Probe - VIDEO

An avalanche probe is a required piece of safety gear if you are going backcountry skiing—along with an avalanche shovel and a transceiver. While avalanche probes may seem straightforward given that they are essentially just a lightweight collapsible pole for poking into the snow, there is a lot more to them that you need to know about. Give the following video a watch to learn about the features and options of avalanche probes before you purchase one.