BCA Traverse Shovel EXT: BCA’s most popular shovel, the BCA Traverse Shovel EXT, features an extendable handle with unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio. The excavation process is a true crux of every avalanche rescue. Time lost or gained can directly determine life versus death. At BCA, they have developed both the technology and the training necessary to get the job done better. Based on a foundation of bombproof aluminum and a rigid oval shaft, they have created the most efficient human powered digging device known to man. Their off-the-charts strength-to-weight ratio ensures you don’t waste valuable seconds when life is at stake.