The untouched snow just outside the resort has you and your buddy"s name all over it, and the Demon Snow Escape Shovel Elite and included probe prepare you if an avalanche buries your partner. Make sure you both are carrying this aluminum shovel-and-probe combo and a beacon before you head out, and make sure that both of you have the knowledge and skills to use your safety gear properly. Otherwise, the Escape is just a glorified kicker builder.