CODY RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Essential Avalanche Kit for a Backcountry Day out of Cody
A one‑day rental from Beartooth Rides and Guides supplies the mandatory avalanche tools—backpack, shovel, probe, beacon and radio—so you head into avalanche terrain with the core equipment for rescue and communication.
Essential Avalanche Kit for a Backcountry Day out of Cody.
Beartooth Rides and Guides' 1 Day Gear Rentals outfit parties heading into Wyoming’s backcountry with the core avalanche kit: a backpack, shovel, probe, beacon (avalanche transceiver) and a radio. The package is designed to provide the essential tools needed for rapid rescue and group communication when travel moves into avalanche terrain.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete avalanche-rescue set
The rental consolidates the five mandatory pieces for avalanche response—pack, shovel, probe, beacon and radio—so parties have coordinated tools ready for a time‑critical search and rescue.
Safety that matters in minutes
Avalanche incidents are time‑critical; having the right gear at hand can make the difference in a rapid locate‑and‑dig rescue sequence.
Group radios for on‑scene coordination
The included radio provides immediate group communication in the field—an essential complement to transceivers and probes during an emergency response.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to rent the kit
The rental supplies the compact, purpose‑built tools you carry into avalanche terrain: a pack sized to take essentials, a probe to pinpoint a burial, a shovel for fast digging and a beacon plus radio for a coordinated search and communication effort—so your party is equipped to respond quickly if the unthinkable happens.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is for — and what the source material specifies about participant suitability.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Backpack, shovel, probe, avalanche beacon (transceiver) and radio are supplied as the complete avalanche gear package.
The rental provides the physical tools; the operator emphasizes that knowing how to deploy transceivers, probes and shovels is essential because avalanche incidents are time‑critical.
Plan the rental around a single day in the field; the offering is described as a 9‑hour duration.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What items are included in the 1 Day Gear Rental?
The rental includes a backpack, shovel, probe, avalanche beacon (transceiver) and a radio.
How long does the rental cover?
The rental is described with a 9‑hour duration.
Why rent this kit instead of using my own gear?
The package supplies the mandatory avalanche tools for a backcountry day—useful for visitors or those without a complete, serviceable kit.
Is group communication included?
Yes; the rental includes a radio to enable group communication in the field.
Does the rental include training on how to use the equipment?
The source material emphasizes that having the right gear and knowing how to use it are critical, but it does not state that training is included with the rental.
How do I reserve the rental?
Book your rental gear with Beartooth Rides and Guides as directed in the rental description.