Equipment

Strong, durable and time-tested, Genuine Guide Gear (G3)'s* line of backcountry shovels continue to be the first choice for backcountry gear. Designed to live up to the highest standards of industry professionals, all G3 shovels are built with high strength, heat-treated aluminum and are TIG welded.

DEUTER of Germany* has been in the backpack business since 1898 - longer than any other backpack brand in the world. They have been recognized by retailers as one of the top five backpack brands in the industry. No matter what outdoor endeavours you pursue or what destination you travel to, a Deuter pack will always be a reliable companion on your adventures.

Hiking Camping* have great books for all your hiking and camping needs in The Kootenays and The Rockies.

Giro* is a worldwide leader in high performance protective gear, for bicycling, snowboarding or ski helmets as well as clothing, eyewear, goggles and accessories. For kids, youth and adults.

Bauer Hockey, Inc.* is one of the leading manufacturers of ice hockey equipment, fitness and recreational skates, and apparel. The hockey equipment that Bauer produces include helmets, gloves, sticks, skates, shin guards, pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, as well as goalie equipment.

Started in Vancouver in 1968, Outbound®* has been recognized as Canada's leading camping brand. Before any product can wear the Outbound brand, it must meet their own high standards of quality, durability and performance.

Umbro* combines its heritage in sports tailoring with modern football culture to create groundbreaking and iconic football (soccer) apparel, footwear and equipment that blend performance and style.

MSR* has built their reputation on the Denali snowshoe: a durable, full-traction snowshoe with adjustable tails that's ideal for flat and rolling terrain. Check their website for full details. Extremely durable (we've had ours for 8 plus years). Winner of the prestigious Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Award in 1997. Kids, youth and adults.

Rentals! We rent snowshoes in the winter months, please contact us to find out more.

Jetboil* was founded in 2001. Frustrated with heavy vacuum bottles and clunky stoves, Jetboil set out to make outdoor cooking easier. They discovered that the secret to a fast and friendly design lies in increasing heat transfer efficiency. They've succeeded in designing the best mobile cooking unit on the market.

Nikwax Waterproofing* aims to be the International market leader for waterproofing and maintenance products for all-weather clothing, footwear and equipment.

GSI Outdoors* is in the business of making cookware and dining products that adapt the comforts of home to active outdoor lifestyles at the campsite, base camp and anywhere in between. How about a telescoping 'Foon'?