OK, confesion, I cheat, I drive a truck so I keep a grain shovel in my truck which workes great on some prity stiff snow, but I have to go back to my Gerber shovel for ice or ice encrusted snow. I also carry a Black Diamond Deploy 7 (beware of the price) but you relay do get a great shovel for the snow, sand, but not dirt.
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On a side note it is a fun sled if you happen upon a good hill for sleding


Seriously, if you are looking for a great show shovel look at avalanche shovels.