Wilderness Pursuits Gear Rentals

Visit the Wilderness Pursuits office in the University Center for affordable gear rentals. Please allow 30-45 minutes for gear checkout and return of whitewater equipment. Call 970-943-705 to check availability and make reservations for all equipment.

2024-25 Gear Rental Rates (Standard Prices)

WP members receive 25% off the pricing below. Please remember to bring your University ID or Driver’s License and credit card when you reserve or check out equipment. Gear is for personal use only. You may rent for one friend or up to three additional family members at your level of rental pricing.

Outdoor Activities	1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	Additional Day
Climbing Package Harness, helmet, belay device, and shoes	$12	$16	$20	$4
Mountain Bike Package Mountain bike and helmet	$15	$25	$35	$10
Fly Fishing Package Rod, reel, waders, and booties	$12	$18	$24	$3

Camping Equipment	1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	Additional Day
Tents	$8	$12	$16	$2
Sleeping Pad	$2	$4	$6	$1
Sleeping Bag	$6	$9	$12	$1
Large Backpacks	$8	$12	$16	$2
Day Pack	$5	$8	$11	$1
Table	$5	$8	$11	$1
Camp Chair	$4	$6	$8	$1
Alpine Pot or Pan Set	$2	$3	$4	$1
Dutch Oven	$5	$8	$11	$1

Winter Rentals	1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	Additional Day
Avalanche Safety Package Beacon, shovel, and probe	$14	$22	$29	$9
Splitboard Package Splitboard, skins, and poles	$20	$30	$40	$10
Alpine Touring Package Skis, skins, boots, and poles	$20	$30	$40	$10
Cross Country Ski Package Nordic skis, boots, poles	$7	$9	$12	$3
Snowshoes (Poles included)	$7	$9	$12	$3
Ice Climbing Package Harness, helmet, belay device, carabiner, ice boots, and crampons	$15	$20	$25	$2

Inflatables	1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	Additional Day
Stand-up Paddleboard	$30	$45	$60	$15
Inflatable Kayak	$35	$52.50	$70	$20
Double Inflatable Kayak	$35	$52.50	$70	$20
Paddle Cat	$50	$75	$100	$25
Mini-Me	$75	$112.50	$150	$37.50
Paddle Raft	$80	$120	$160	$40
Daily Oar Rig	$90	$135	$180	$50
Expedition Oar Rig	$100	$150	$200	$50

Whitewater Accessories	1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	Additional Day
Water Booties	$6	$9	$12	$1
Whitewater Helmet	$6	$9	$12	$1
PFD	$6	$9	$12	$1
Pumps or Large Dry Bags	$6	$9	$12	$1
Small Dry Bags	$5	$8	$11	$1
Extra Throw Bags	$5	$8	$11	$1
Splash Top	$5	$8	$11	$1
Oars (Individual)	$8	$10	$12	$3
Raft Paddle	$3	$5	$7	$3
IK Paddle	$5	$7	$9	$2
Wetsuits	$8	$11	$14	$2

Expedition Package Accessories	1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	Additional Day
Groover	$10	$15	$20	$3
Firepan or Rolltop Table	$5	$8	$11	$1
Partner Stove (2-burner)	$15	$22.50	$30	$5
Partner Stove (4-burner)	$20	$30	$40	$10
Paco Pads	$6	$9	$12	$1

Rental Policies

Before renting equipment from Wilderness Pursuits, please read our rental policies below.

Current Western Colorado University students (both undergraduate and graduate) are automatic members. With a current University ID Card, they receive a 25% discount from the published rates.

The following individuals are eligible to purchase a Membership for $50 each semester or summer:

Current Faculty and Staff
- Must present a valid University ID card.
Alumni
- Must first verify an individual’s Alumni status by calling the Alumni Office at 970-943-2493 or through the Alumni Directory. Must rent equipment with a driver’s license, and must pay with a credit card.
Community Members
- Must rent equipment with a driver’s license, and must pay with a credit card.

Please remember to bring your University ID when you reserve or check out equipment.

Please see the WP membership section below for information on becoming a WP member.

Gear is for personal use only. You may rent for one friend or up to three additional family members at your level of rental pricing.

WP reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason, especially if they are in over their heads, intoxicated, aggressive, or very impatient. We are a student service run by students; we appreciate your respect and patience.

A WP Membership allows you to receive 25% off the published rental rates. All students (undergraduate and graduate) are automatically WP members. Faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are eligible to purchase WP memberships.

The price is $50 per semester. Memberships restart at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please see the rental eligibility information above.

WP takes over-the-phone or in-person reservations for only inflatable kayaks and raft packages by calling 970-943-7051.

Boat deposits are required to reserve the rental and cover any damage that may occur. Paddle Rafts are $100.00, and Expedition Packages are $150.00, and they are due upon reservation. This charge is on top of the rental charge. Please see the Return, Late, and Damage Policy below. Reservations are possible only for rental periods of two days or longer.

Expedition River Equipment will only be reserved with an Expedition Oar Package and is not for rent individually. (Expedition River Equipment includes bay frames, oars, groovers, firepans, partner stoves, roll-top tables, kitchen floors, canyon coolers, dry boxes, drop bags, and paco pads.) This ensures our complete raft packages are always fully stocked.

Cancellations for inflatable kayaks and raft packages are only refundable 14 days before the reservation date (not any closer).

All equipment is due by 3:00 p.m. (one hour before closing time) on the return date to avoid late fees. Each item returned late will be charged a $3.00 service fee plus the Day 1 rental fee for each day until it is returned.

Equipment lost, soiled, damaged, or wet are subject to a cleaning and/or damage fee. It is the renter’s responsibility to check the condition of the equipment at the time of pick-up.

All inflatables must be re-inflated and cleaned upon return. Renters are responsible for washing their boats and/or SUPs upon return to avoid cleaning fees. Please plan for a 30-minute return process.

A minimum fee for damaged inflatables is $150. Equipment will be evaluated upon return (and 24 hours for inflatables, bikes, and skis). Damage charges will be applied to any items needing repair or replacement.

Deposits are only refundable if no damages are incurred upon rental return/assessment. See our example ski in the Wilderness Pursuits Office for damage fee estimates on skis and splitboards. Our ski tech will assess all ski and splitboard damages on a case-by-case basis.

1 Day: Any rental where the equipment is out only one night or equipment returned the same day as pick up.

2 Days or 3 Days (Weekend): Any rental where the equipment is out for 2 or 3 consecutive nights. Example: Friday to Monday, or Tuesday to Thursday.

Extra Days: Each night the equipment is kept out after the first three consecutive nights counts as an additional day.

Complimentary Days: Each night the equipment is out of WP’s possession counts as one rental night. If the event WP is closed for two or more consecutive days, one will be complimentary and not charged for. If WP is only closed for one day (such as Memorial Day), that does not count as a complimentary day.

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