Avalanche Safety Gear Rentals by Great Canadian Tours in Revelstoke
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–5 days rental period
Fitness Level
Renters should have the stamina for physically demanding winter activities and be comfortable carrying gear.
Overview
Get prepared for Revelstoke’s backcountry with Great Canadian Tours' Avalanche Gear Package rentals. Essential safety tools like beacons, shovels, and probes keep winter adventurers ready for whatever the snow throws at them.
Adventure Tips
Always test your avalanche gear before heading out
Make sure your beacon works and that you’re familiar with using the probe and shovel beforehand.
Rent gear only if skilled in avalanche safety
This equipment is for experienced users or those who have completed avalanche training courses.
Return gear promptly to avoid late fees
Late returns are subject to hourly charges, so plan your rental duration carefully.
Carry identification and meet age requirements
Renters must be at least 19 and present valid ID and a driver’s license for gear pickup.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mountain goats navigating rocky cliffs
- Snowshoe hares blending into winter landscapes
History
Revelstoke’s backcountry has long been revered by Indigenous peoples and was later made accessible with the arrival of railways and highways in the early 20th century.
Conservation
Local groups actively promote minimizing human impact on fragile alpine snowfields and support avalanche education to preserve safe winter recreation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Avalanche beacon
Crucial for locating buried victims quickly in an avalanche emergency.
winter specific
Avalanche shovel
Needed for digging out avalanche debris or building emergency shelters.
winter specific
Avalanche probe
Used to pinpoint a buried person’s location under snow after beacon signals.
winter specific
Backcountry backpack
Designed to carry safety gear comfortably while on the move in snowy conditions.
winter specific