Beacons in CO

**NameTaken** · 02-09-2008, 07:48 PM

I'm going into the backcountry on a hut trip with a couple of experienced friends. I'm not as pro as them, and don't own an Avalanche Bacon and can't find someone to borrow from. I'm looking for a place that rents them. I'll be heading through Leadville up to the hut and I heard theres a place there that'll rent em in Pbville. Anyone know the name of it? Any chance anyone has an extra one they wanna let a sub-100 poster borrow from the 14th to the 16th?

**koolaideprived** · 02-09-2008, 08:00 PM

Learn how to use it before you head out in the BC please. Even a few quick searches in a parking lot or something.

**grubbers** · 02-09-2008, 08:04 PM

you should be able to find avalanche bacons in the meat aisle at your local grocer.

**jpcski** · 02-09-2008, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by koolaideprived

Learn how to use it before you head out in the BC please. Even a few quick searches in a parking lot or something.

Ditto that.

Check REI, Neptune, or Bent Gate - I am not sure if they do, but that is where I would start.

If you are anywhere near Boulder, I can let you borrow one, but I absolutely would need it back on the 16th for a trip I am taking shortly there after.

**powder_prophet** · 02-09-2008, 08:08 PM

Call Sawatch Backcountry here in Leadville. Not sure whether or not they rent beacons, but its definitely worth a shot. Heather, the owner, is a super nice lady and just opened the shop this summer. Definitely a place worth supporting!!!!!

CG · 02-09-2008, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by jpcski

Check REI, Neptune, or Bent Gate

REI dose not, Bent Gate dose, don't know about Neptune but don't be sarcastic with them.

**skibuminwyo** · 02-09-2008, 08:20 PM

That isn't a lie!

**NameTaken** · 02-09-2008, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by powder_prophet

Call Sawatch Backcountry here in Leadville. Not sure whether or not they rent beacons, but its definitely worth a shot. Heather, the owner, is a super nice lady and just opened the shop this summer. Definitely a place worth supporting!!!!!

Thanks, thats the place I had heard of, couldn't remember the name.

Originally Posted by grubbers

you should be able to find avalanche bacons in the meat aisle at your local grocer.

Yeah, all they had was hearty homestyle cut....and studfinders.

I don't think I'll be goin to Neptune, dont wanna get tased.