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There are several places in Banff that do snowboard rentals, and the ski hills themselves also have rental services on-site.

In Banff, try the following:

Abominable Rentals, 229 Wolf St., 403-762-5065

Snow Tips, 225 Bear St., 403-762-8177

Inns of Banff Ski Shop, 600 Banff Ave., 403-762-4581

The Ski Stop, 203A Bear St., 403-760-2650
If you need to take a taxi from your hotel to the store to pick up the gear, they will pay the fare there and back. Print and use this voucher.

Ultimate Ski & Ride, 206 Banff Ave., 403-762-0547
Offers equipment delivery and pick up to hotels in Banff. Also has a second location at the Banff Park Lodge hotel.

Banff Springs Ski and Mountain Sports, 405 Spray Ave., 403-762-5333
Located in the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, which is about 1.5km from the Banff townsite, so probably not so convenient if you're staying at a downtown hotel.


Some obvious but useful tips when renting a snowboard:

1) Take your credit card with you as it will be needed to guarantee the rental.

2) Check the board carefully for any damage before leaving the store on day 1 as disputes over damage at the end of a rental period can be difficult and costly to resolve.

3) Read 2) again and consider damage waiver insurance when you rent the board unless it's already covered by your travel insurance.

4) Just as in other ski resorts, ski and snowboard theft is a problem. So, never leave your board unattended and use the secure storage facilities provided.

5) If your rental board doesn't feel right when you ride, take it back and ask them to adjust it or change it.

See you on the slopes!

Robin Taylor
Canmore AB

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