Outdoor Centre

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New proof of Covid-19 vaccination requirements - Jan. 18

All University of Calgary faculty, staff, students and visitors, including Outdoor Centre users, must be fully vaccinated or have a University approved medical exemption. Negative test results are no longer accepted. This applies to all users 12 and older, including University of Calgary students, faculty and staff.

visit "FAQs for Outdoor Centre users" for important information.

FAQs for Outdoor Centre users

Winter gear rentals are live! Book your gear.

Everyone is welcome. The Outdoor Centre, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Active Living, has been renting gear and teaching outdoor skills for more than 40 years. We offer a large range of expertise, lessons and rentals at affordable rates to our outdoor clients both on and off campus.

Programs

Programs, lessons and trips. Our experienced program coordinators ensure that you have the safest and best experience available. Browse through our offerings and register with the help of the shared Active Living registration tool.

Winter Programs overview

Rental Gear

Choose from over 10,000 used, outdoor rental equipment items: skis, snowshoes, ice axes, splitboards, safety gear and more! Our summer gear rentals, including rafts, canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards.

Rentals & Services overview

Ski / Bike Repair services

Bike Shop: qualified bike mechanics and full range of parts for your mountain or road bike. Ski / Board Repair Shop: experienced techs can wax, tune or repair your snowboards, downhill, alpine touring or telemark skis.

Ski / Bike Repair prices

Take our progressive Avalanche Skills Training (AST) with professional Canadian Avalanche Association certified instructors and be prepared for a winter of fun in the backcountry.

Increased sanitization

The health and safety of our clients is our priority. We have increased the frequency and quality of sanitization of our equipment and high-traffic areas. We encourage clients to be vigilant and follow the AHS hand washing instructions.

AHS hand hygiene