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Gear Rentals
Choose from over 10,000 affordable equipment rental items available at our Rental Shop.
Did you know we rent gear to large groups? If you are planning an outing or a corporate group, club, school trip, guide/scouting outing or family event, call us first and we'll do the rest! 403-220-5038 or email outdoor@ucalgary.ca
Looking to purchase some quality used gear? See what we have available for sale!
Want to bring your bike, skis or snowboards in for a tune? Check here for details!
Rental Rates
- All fees shown are per day; prices subject to change at the end of each season.
- All course participants receive a 10% discount on rentals if gear not already included in course price.
- Groups Deals: Large quantities of gear are available for scout, school and church groups. Receive a 10% not-for-profit rate!
- U of C Students with valid UCID-receive 10% off gear rentals-everyday!
Booking Gear
Reserve Your Gear, call 220-5038
- Book ahead: for the best selection and a faster pick-up—our system allows unlimited, advanced bookings
- Deposit: Have a Visa or MasterCard ready (a non-refundable, half-day booking deposit is required to confirm bookings)
- Sizing: try on boots and clothing to ensure that the gear fits properly
- Liability: rental gear can be very valuable; please be aware that you are fully responsible for the gear in your possession—consider extending coverage on your home insurance to cover loss or damage
Pick-Up Your Gear
- Access our FREE 15-minute loading zone (when issued free pass from Front Desk)
- Bring Driver’s License (photo ID)
Contact Us for questions or to reserve your gear.
Multi-day Discounts
| Days Rented | Days Charged |
| 1 Day (up to 24 hours) | 1 |
| Weekend (Fri-Mon, up to 72 hrs) | 2 |
| Long Weekends (Fri am-Tues pm) | 3 |
| Week (up to 7 days) | 4 |
| 10 Days | 5 |
| 2 weeks | 7 |
Holiday Rental Specials (Sept 2009-Mar 2010)
Holiday |
Days Rented | Days Charged |
| Labour Day | Sept 04 - 08 (5 days) | 3 |
| Thanksgiving | Oct 09 - 13 (5 days) | 3 |
| Remembrance Day | Nov 10-12 (3 days) | 2 |
| Christmas Break |
Dec 21-27 (6 days) |
3 |
| New Year's Break |
Dec 28-Jan 02 (6 days) | 3 |
| Christmas & New Year's | Dec 21-Jan 02 (12 days) |
5 |
| Family Day Weekend | Feb 12-16 (5 days) | 3 |
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