Ortovox Pro Light Shovel
The lightest shovel in the Ortovox lineup and the one that disappears into a ski pack. At 440g it's the call for tourers counting grams and anyone who carries a shovel as insurance rather than expecting to use it daily in a professional context.
The blade is AL 6061 T6 with subtle notches and ribbing that maintain stiffness without the material mass of a thicker blade. At 2.7 litres per scoop it moves less snow per stroke than the Pro Guide or Pro Rescue, but the difference matters most in a sustained group rescue. For a solo tourer or a recreational group, it's more than adequate. The shaft uses a unique non-circular cross-section that increases strength over a standard round or rectangular tube and locks into place without a button. Switchable for left and right-handed users. Fixing holes in the blade allow construction of a rescue sled or use as a snow anchor.
The Pro Light doesn't have a hoe mode. For the skier who wants an effective, packable shovel without carrying a gram more than necessary, it's the right tool.
2026/27 update: new striped colourway on the shaft.
Weight: 440g
Blade: AL 6061 T6 | notched and ribbed | fixing holes for rescue sled / snow anchor
Volume: 2.7L
Shaft: Unique cross-section | quick-lock | no button required | left/right switchable
Hoe mode: No
Certification: UIAA 156
Returns and Exchanges
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Footwear may be tried indoors only (home or treadmill). All returned items must be unworn beyond fit testing, include original manufacturer packaging and hang tags (fees may apply if damaged) and have been purchased from SkiUphill-RunUphill within the 15-day window. Apparel must be completely unworn.
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