Equipment Rental Guidelines – Sierra Nevada Backcountry Guides

  1. Eligibility: Rentals are available to clients participating in guided trips or those with verified permission to use our company gear. A rental waiver must be completed before checking out gear.

  2. Reservations: Equipment should be reserved in advance to ensure availability. Walk-in rentals are subject to stock on hand.

  3. Rental Duration: Standard rentals are for single or multi-day use, with extended rental options available depending on trip circumstances.

  4. Deposit & Payment: A security deposit may be required for high-value items. Payment is due in full at the time of pickup.

  5. Equipment Condition: All gear is inspected before and after use. Renters are responsible for returning items clean and in good condition. Any damage beyond normal wear and tear may result in repair or replacement fees.

  6. Cancellations & Refunds: Cancellations made within a specified period (e.g., 48 hours) may be eligible for a refund or credit. Late cancellations and no-shows may forfeit rental fees.

  7. Liability: Renters assume responsibility for using equipment safely and correctly. Granitic Mountain Guides is not liable for accidents or injuries resulting from improper use.

*We only rent out the highest quality gear in the industry and believe the proper gear selection will make or break your experience in the mountains.

Climbing & Mountaineering Helmet

Blue helmet with gray ventilation windows and adjustable chin strap.
Blue climbing or safety helmet with ventilation slots and adjustable strap.

$5.00 per day

Black and gray ORTOVOX hiking backpack with multiple compartments and straps.

Avalanche Saftey Kit (beacon, probe, shovel)

GPS device displaying a speed of 70 and an upward arrow
A snow shovel with a black scoop, blue handle, and D-ring grip.
Five blue and orange measuring sticks and one orange and black mechanical pencil.

$35.00 per day

Blue Black Diamond hiking backpack with multiple compartments and straps.

Alpine/Expedition Pack

A black and gray Oryx outdoor backpack with multiple compartments and adjustable straps.
A red, white, and black North Face hiking backpack with multiple compartments and adjustable straps.

$40.00 per day

A brown backpack with a black strap and handle, set against a white background.

Rock Climbing Backpack

Black and gray outdoor backpack with shoulder straps and zippered compartments

$15.00 per day

Climbing harness with adjustable straps and safety gear.

Ski, Rock & Alpine Harness

Climbing harness with green and black straps and metal rings.
Blue and gray climbing harness with adjustable straps and padded leg loops.

$10.00 per day

Gray Black Diamond hiking backpack with red accents and multiple compartments.

Ski Touring Day Pack

A black and gray ORTOVOX backpack with multiple compartments and adjustable straps.

$10.00 per day

Black and orange down puffer jacket with hood

Expedition Puffy

A puffy winter jacket with an orange hood and sleeves, and a navy blue body, featuring a front zipper and a small mountain logo.

$40.00 per day

Red Mountain Equipment outdoor winter jacket with a hood and front zipper pocket.

Synthetic Expedition Parka

$40.00 per day

Orange puffer jacket with hood and zippered pocket on chest

Mid-weight Puffy

Blue insulated outdoor jacket with a hood, orange lining, and a logo on the chest that says 'Mountain Equipment'.

$20.00 per day

Gray puffer jacket with yellow lining and hood, full-length front zipper

Synthetic Mid-weight Jacket

$15.00 per day

A snowshoe with an adjustable strap and binding for a boot, featuring orange, black, and white colors, designed for winter hiking.

Crampons

A pair of alpine touring ski bindings with a red, black, and white color scheme.

$25.00 per day

A black and yellow ice axe with a curved pick, anti-slip grip, and a adjustable leash for rock and ice climbing.

Ice Axe

Alpen Adaptive ice climbing tool with a curved pick and ergonomic handle
Orange ice axe with black pick and adze, and a black strap near the bottom

$20.00 per day

Pair of trekking poles with black handles, white shafts with red markings, and adjustable straps, standing upright on a white background.

Ski Poles

Pair of yellow trekking poles with black handles, red accents, and adjustable straps.

$10.00 per day

Orange sleeping bag with horizontal quilting, branded with The North Face logo, laid flat on a gray background.

4 Season Sleeping Bag

A sleeping bag with a blue exterior and yellow interior lining.
A long, padded sleeping bag with a chevron pattern in black and gray, and an orange interior lining visible at the top.

$15.00 per day

Black and gray North Face waterproof pants with zippered pockets and adjustable waistband.

Puffy Pants & Down Booties

Pair of blue and black insulated winter booties with drawstrings

$15.00 per day

Inflatable mattress in beige with chevron pattern

Inflatable Sleeping Pad

$20.00

A brown reflective woven metallic walkway or mat with a textured surface and a small label at one end.

Closed Cell Foam Pad

$5.00

Sports sunglasses with black frame and brown lenses, featuring red accents and textured ear grips.

Julbo Glacier Glasses

Close-up of a pair of black and gray sports sunglasses with blue accents and a reflective lens.

$10.00 per day

Blue BearVault portable water storage container with a black lid, embossed with the BearVault logo.

Bear Storage

A black drawstring bag made of nylon fabric with a small orange tag on the side to protect food from bears and rodents

$10.00 per day