G3 stands for Genuine Guide Gear and they started as avalanche probe and telemark bindings manufacturer and evolved much further in the past decade. Avalanche safety equipment is not the main focus for this Vancouver, Canada based company.
But G3 is well known for their bomb proof AviTech snow shovel that is one of the best shovels currently on the market. And they also make one of the best snow saws out there – the G3 Bonesaw.
Their other product lines include avalanch probes, telemark and AT bindings, climbing skins, and in the past couple of years G3 is really establishing itself as backcountry skis manufacturer with lots of fans around the world.
Avalanche safety gear
The most popular G3 avalanche safety tools are:
- G3 AviTech snow shovel
- G3 SpadeTech snow shovel
- G3 Rutschblock Cord
- G3 Bonesaw snow saw
- and their avalanche probes