Activity guides
What do you need?
Gear checklists for BC day trips and overnights. Open an activity to see what to rent and where to pick it up.
01 Paddleboarding May - Oct
01 / Indian Arm / Burrard Inlet / Jericho
Paddleboarding
Flat-water SUP is one of the easiest ways to get on the water in BC. Indian Arm is best before the afternoon wind picks up.
You'll need
Inflatable SUP Adjustable paddle Coil leash PFDNice to have
Dry bag Pump Carry packLeave from Deep Cove early. Most lenders are steps from the launch and can walk you through setup.
02 Backpacking Jul - Sep
02 / Garibaldi / Joffre / Sunshine Coast Trail
Backpacking
Rent a complete kit before buying a full backcountry setup. Tents, sleeping systems, stoves, packs, and extras can all travel together.
You'll need
Backpacking tent Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Stove and fuel Cook kit 60L packNice to have
Bear canister Headlamp Trekking polesPermits sell out early. Ask Squamish lenders about pickup on the way through Highway 99.
03 Skiing Dec - Apr
03 / Whistler / Cypress / Mt. Seymour
Skiing
Local rentals can be cheaper and more dialed than whatever is left on the shop rack.
You'll need
Skis or snowboard Bindings PolesNice to have
Helmet Ski bag Avalanche kit for backcountrySend your boot sole length in millimetres when messaging a Whistler lender.
04 Kayaking Apr - Oct
04 / Indian Arm / Buntzen / Howe Sound
Kayaking
Sit-in kayaks are stable, scenic, and easy to start with on calm local water.
You'll need
Kayak Paddle PFD Bilge pumpNice to have
Spray skirt Dry bag Paddle floatSome Deep Cove lenders deliver to the launch for a small fee if you do not have roof racks.
05 Snowshoeing Dec - Mar
05 / Cypress / Seymour / Hollyburn
Snowshoeing
If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Bowen Lookout and Hollyburn are accessible first trips.
You'll need
Snowshoes sized to weight Telescoping polesNice to have
Gaiters Carry bag Waterproof bootsNorth Van pickups are often only 15 minutes from Cypress or Seymour.
06 Climbing Year-round
06 / Squamish Smoke Bluffs / Murrin Park
Climbing
Squamish is one of the best climbing areas in North America. Rent hardware, then bring your own rope, shoes, and beta.
You'll need
Harness Helmet Quickdraws ATC and locking binerNice to have
Chalk bag Slings Trad gearMost rental racks do not include ropes or shoes. Check the listing and ask the lender.
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