Six Days of Avalanche Safety: The Essential Backcountry Kit from Beartooth Rides & Guides

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Six Days of Avalanche Safety: The Essential Backcountry Kit from Beartooth Rides & Guides

A six-day rental package in Cody that supplies the mandatory avalanche tools—backpack, shovel, probe, beacon and radio—so you head into the backcountry equipped for time-critical response.

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Six Days of Avalanche Safety: The Essential Backcountry Kit from Beartooth Rides & Guides.

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Beartooth Rides and Guides
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Robert Eric Crews
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Ensure your safety in the backcountry with Beartooth Rides and Guides’ comprehensive avalanche gear rental: a six-day package that supplies the mandatory tools—backpack, shovel, probe, beacon and radio—so groups have the equipment necessary for quick response and effective communication in avalanche terrain.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE KIT

All mandatory avalanche tools in one package

The rental bundles the core items required for avalanche safety—backpack to carry essentials, shovel for fast digging, probe to pinpoint a burial, and a beacon for search and rescue—so you don’t have to assemble individual pieces yourself.

FAST RESPONSE

Equipment built for time-critical situations

Avalanche incidents are time-critical; this package is intended to supply the gear necessary for rapid location and extraction when every minute counts.

GROUP SAFETY

On-mountain communication and coordination

A radio is included alongside search tools so groups can maintain effective communication while operating in avalanche terrain, improving coordination during prevention and response.

What the day feels like

How the Rental Feels in the Field

The package equips you with the essential tools for rescue, safety, and communication, allowing groups to move into avalanche terrain with the gear required for quick response and effective coordination in critical situations.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who should consider this rental—and who should think twice.

1
Backcountry skiers and ridersIdeal for individuals and groups heading into avalanche terrain who need the mandatory search and communication tools for safe travel.
2
Guided groupsA practical option for parties traveling with guides from Beartooth Rides and Guides who require standardized, immediately deployable equipment.
3
Those without avalanche gear on handGood for visitors who arrive without the necessary tools and need a compliant kit for a multi-day outing, rather than sourcing individual items.
4
Novice users without trainingNot ideal on its own—having the right gear is critical, but renters should also know how to use beacon, probe and shovel because knowing how to use them can make the difference in time-critical incidents.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What’s included

Backpack, shovel, probe, beacon (avalanche transceiver) and radio are included in the rental package.

Rental length

This is a six-day rental package.

Why this matters

Avalanche incidents are time-critical—having the mandatory gear and the ability to use it supports faster location, digging and group communication in emergencies.

How to arrange

Book the rental gear with Beartooth Rides and Guides to secure the avalanche kit for your backcountry days.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What items are included in the rental?

The package includes a backpack, shovel, probe, beacon (avalanche transceiver) and a radio.

How long is the rental period?

The offering is a six-day gear rental.

Why is this gear important?

Avalanche incidents are time-critical; the beacon, probe and shovel enable search and recovery, while the radio supports group communication during response.

Who operates the rentals?

Beartooth Rides and Guides provides this avalanche gear rental package.

Do I still need avalanche training if I rent this kit?

Yes—having the right gear is essential, but knowing how to use it is critical because proper use can save lives in time-sensitive situations.