REVELSTOKE AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Revelstoke Backcountry Safety: Rent a Highmark Airbag Kit for 1–5 Days
A flexible 1– to 5‑day rental that outfits you with a Highmark airbag backpack, shovel, probe and beacon—essential kit for winter travel in Revelstoke.
Revelstoke Backcountry Safety: Rent a Highmark Airbag Kit for 1–5 Days.
This Avalanche Gear Airbag Package supplies the core avalanche‑rescue equipment — a Highmark airbag backpack plus shovel, probe and beacon — as a rental package designed for short multi‑day winter outings in and around Revelstoke.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete avalanche‑rescue set
The package bundles a Highmark Airbag Backpack with the three tools every party should carry: shovel, probe and beacon, giving you the hardware to manage a rescue scenario if the worst happens.
Flexible 1–5 day rentals with same‑day pickup
Rentals are available from one to five days with morning pickup and same‑day return windows, letting you match the kit duration to the length of your winter plans.
Age, ID and deposit requirements
Renters must meet operator requirements that include a minimum age of 19, presentation of valid identification (driver’s license), and a $1,000 damage deposit held as a credit‑card pre‑authorization.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to carry the kit
You pick up a turn‑key avalanche package that you carry into your chosen terrain; whether heading out for a single day or a multi‑day run, the airbag backpack and complementary tools give you a ready‑made safety kit for winter travel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is intended for — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Avalanche Gear Airbag Package includes a Highmark Airbag Backpack, shovel, probe and beacon.
Pick up in the morning between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; return gear by 4:30 p.m. for same‑day rentals. Late returns incur a $70.00/hour charge.
A $1,000 damage deposit is held as a credit‑card pre‑authorization; valid identification and a minimum age of 19 are required to rent.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What equipment comes with the Avalanche Gear Airbag Package?
The rental includes a Highmark Airbag Backpack, shovel, probe and beacon.
How long can I rent the airbag package?
Rentals are available for one to five days.
When can I pick up and when must I return the gear?
Pick up between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; return before 4:30 p.m. for same‑day returns.
Is there a deposit or other payment hold required?
Yes — a $1,000 damage deposit is required as a pre‑authorization on a credit card.
Are there age or ID requirements to rent?
Yes — renters must be at least 19 years old and present valid identification (driver’s license).