Off-piste - Safety pack

The backcountry should never be taken lightly. Before leaving marked pistes, equip yourself with a safety pack including an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. Because being well prepared in the mountains can make all the difference, Sport 2000 offers reliable equipment suited to your off-piste adventures.

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In summary

Heading off-piste without a safety pack means exposing yourself to avoidable risks. When leaving marked pistes, a safety pack consisting of an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel becomes essential equipment for exploring the mountains responsibly. The avalanche transceiver helps quickly locate avalanche victims, the probe pinpoints their position and the shovel helps dig them out. Easy to rent alongside your ski equipment, the Sport 2000 safety pack accompanies you on your off-piste adventures. Find out why this equipment can make all the difference.

Essential equipment for off-piste skiing

The safety pack is designed so that its components work together in an emergency situation. Each item has a specific and complementary role, helping to save time when every second counts.

Avalanche transceiver (Avalanche Victim Detector)

The avalanche transceiver is a small, lightweight and compact transmitter-receiver. Worn underneath your jacket using a harness system, it operates on a universal frequency. In transmit mode, rescuers can locate you. In receive mode, it quickly detects the position of a person buried under the snow.

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The probe

Once the burial area has been identified using the avalanche transceiver, the probe is used to determine the exact location of the victim and how deep they are buried. Telescopic, it can easily be stored in a small pocket.

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The shovel

It is used to dig out the victim once they have been precisely located. Here too, you need to act quickly, but take care not to strike the victim's head with force! Robust yet very lightweight, the shovels in our kits can be easily stored in your backpack.

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Off-piste safety pack

Before leaving the marked pistes, remember to add your safety pack to your booking. In the mountains, being properly equipped is already a step towards skiing better.

Why rent your safety pack from Sport 2000?

Because off-piste skiing should never be taken lightly, Sport 2000 offers reliable, inspected and ready-to-use equipment. Rental allows you to head out fully equipped without the hassle, with equipment suited to your practice and regularly maintained by our teams.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the safety pack

  • Is a safety pack compulsory when skiing off-piste?

    In France, a safety pack is not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended by mountain professionals. It is considered essential equipment for any off-piste outing. For optimum safety, you should also check the avalanche risk bulletin, never go alone and, where necessary, seek the assistance of a mountain guide.

  • Do you need to know how to use an avalanche transceiver before going off-piste?

    Yes. Simply carrying an avalanche transceiver is not enough: it is essential to know how to use it correctly. Before your outing, take the time to practise using it and check that the equipment is working properly with the members of your group. A good understanding of how to use the avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel is essential to respond effectively in the event of an avalanche.

  • What does a safety pack contain?

    The safety pack contains three essential pieces of equipment: an avalanche transceiver to locate a buried victim, a shovel to quickly clear the snow and a probe to precisely locate the person before digging them out.

  • Why rent a safety pack?

    Renting a safety pack allows you to benefit from recent, inspected and ready-to-use equipment without having to invest in equipment that you only use occasionally.