Avalanche Probe

Avalanche probes are essential tools used in avalanche safety and rescue operations. They are part of the Safety and Rescue Equipment supply class, which falls under the Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment supply group, as well as the Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials supply group.

Avalanche probes are long, collapsible poles made of lightweight materials such as aluminum or carbon fiber. They are designed to be easily carried and deployed in the event of an avalanche. The main purpose of an avalanche probe is to locate buried victims by probing the snowpack.

When conducting an avalanche rescue, rescuers use the probe to systematically probe the snow until they make contact with a buried person or object. The probe's length is typically measured in centimeters or feet, ranging from around 200 cm (6.5 feet) to 320 cm (10.5 feet). The length of the probe is important as it helps determine the depth at which a buried victim may be located.

Avalanche probes are an essential part of the safety equipment used by backcountry skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, and other winter sports enthusiasts. They are also used by professional rescue teams and ski patrol members.

It is important to note that avalanche probes should always be used in conjunction with other avalanche safety equipment, such as avalanche transceivers (beacons) and shovels. These tools work together to increase the chances of locating and rescuing buried victims in the shortest possible time.

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