Rental Gear

All rentals are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Garcia Backpackers Cache Bear Canister

$5 / night

Required for overnight excursions in the High Peaks Region, strongly recommended for overnights in any Adirondack region.  Space for 2-3 days food for 2 people.

2 lbs 12 oz. | 600 cubic inches | 8.8 in. (diameter) by 12 in. (length) 

(retail $89.95)


MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoes

$15 / day

Required for excursions in the High Peaks Region when off-trail snow depth more than 8 in., strongly recommended for winter travel in any region.  Suitable for most terrain in Adirondack Park - built-in "Televator" heel lifts reduce calf fatigue to save precious energy.

3 lbs. 15 oz. / pair | 22 in. (length) | Unisex, one size fits most

(retail $209.95)


Trekking / Ski Pole

$5 / day

Great for hiking, snowshoeing, & skiing.  Adjustable poles, equipped with snow baskets in winter.

250 g (8.8 oz) / 260 g (9.2 oz)


Backcountry Ski Setup

$30 /day

Includes skis, boots, poles.  Mounted with Voile Mountaineer 3-pin binding; pattern based ski with metal edges.  Great for rolling terrain in most backcountry settings.

Available in 162, 172, & 182 length.

Limited rental availablility


Insulated Mountaineering Boot

$40 / day

Available with or without mountaineering crampon (not microspikes).

Gor-tex, 400 g Primaloft insulation.  Ideal for most winter adventures.

(retail boot $470, crampon $200)


Altai Hok or Kom Ski Setup

$30 / day

Includes skis, 3-pin boots if necessary, poles.  The maneuverable Hok ski offers an integrated climbing skin - an efficient climber and manages downhill speed.  Available with either 3-pin or Universal Pivot binding, making this a cross between a ski & snowshoe.  While the Kom is pattern based ski, both are great for winter approaches! Stop by to try this unique setup!

Limited rental availablility

(retail Hok $249.95, Kom $429.95, 3-pin binding kit $83.75, universal binding $179.95)


Alpine Touring Setup

$60 / day

Includes skis, boots, poles, & skins!  Mounted with Dynafit ST Rotation bindings.  Lightweight ski for touring & a great ski down!  Upon arrival, please allow time for The Mountaineer staff to adjust ski bindings & give a quick run through of techniques if needed.

Limited rental availablility


Cassin Technical Crampon

$10 / day

Ice Tool Pair

$30 / day