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Rental Shop

Wilderness Pursuits Rental Rates

Camping Equipment Day Weekend
Backpacking Tent (2-3 person) $4 $8
Pyramid-Style Shelter and Tarps $2 $4
Backpack (Internal Frame) $3 $6
Sleeping Bag Package (Bag and Pad) $4 $8
Sleeping Bag $3 $6
Sleeping Pad $1 $2
Bivy Sack $2 $4
Backpacking Stove-MSR Windpro package inc. fuel $5 $9
Fuel Canister (8oz iso-butane) $3 each
Backpacking Stove (MSR Wisperlight) $3 $6
Fuel (White Gas) $2 each
Two Burner Stove $4 $8
Cook Set $2 $4
Gaiters $1 $2
Trekking Poles (Telescopic) $2 $4
     
Climbing Equipment    
Climbing Package (shoes, helmet, harness) $6 $12
Climbing Shoes $3 $6
Helmet $2 $4
Harness $2 $4
Ice Climbing Package (boot/crampon, harness, helmet) $10 $15
Crampons $3 $6
Ice Axe $2 $4
Ice Boots $5 $10
     
Water Equipment
Kayak Package (boat, paddle, pfd, skirt, helmet) $10 $20
Inflatable Canoe (A.K.A. Duckie) Package $8 $15
Spray Skirt $3 $5
Paddle $2 $4
Life Jacket $3 $5
Helmet $2 $4
Splash Top $2 $4
Wetsuit $3 $5
Dry Bag $2 $4
Paddle Raft Package $50 $90
Paddle Raft Only $40 $70
Oar Rig Raft Package $60 $95
Frame and Oars Only $15 $30
     
Snow Equipment    
Nordic Ski Package $6 $12
Nordic Skis Only $4 $6
Nordic Boots $2 $5
Poles $2 $4
Telemark Package (skis, boots, poles) $12 $20
Telemark Boots Only $3 $6
Telemark Skis Only $5 $10
Telemark Skins $3 $6
Split Board (poles and skins included) $12 $20
         but not bindings or boots)    
Snowshoes $3 $6
Avalanche Rescue Package (beacon, probe, shovel) $5 $10
Beacon (FREE with probe / shovel)
Shovel $3 $6
Probe $2 $4

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Hours: 10-5 Monday-Friday
  • Phone: 943-7051
  • WSC Student I.D. and Valid Drivers License, Passport or ID required for all rentals.
  • Late returns equal to rental fees will be assessed.
  • All rentals and reservations must be paid in full
  • All equipment that is lost, damaged, dirty or wet will be charged accordingly
  • All staff and faculty rental rates are 50% more than student rates listed here.











  • Director of Wilderness Pursuits
    Janna Hansen
    jhansen@western.edu
  • Phone:
    Voice: 970-943-7051
    Fax: 970-943-2702
  • Address:
    Ute Hall 2
    Western State College
    Gunnison, CO 81231