Everything You Need for Your Next Adventure
Do you need some gear for your next adventure? EPIC Adventures offers rentals of a variety of outdoor adventure equipment to students, faculty, staff, and community members at affordable prices. Rent everything you need for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, camping, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, and more.
The EPIC Equipment Room is open for students, faculty, staff, and community members to rent outdoor gear by appointment only. To make your reservation, reserve your equipment online or contact us at [email protected]. When you fill out the online rental request form, you will receive a confirmation email notifying you about the equipment’s availability and pick-up procedures. Payment can be made online, or in the form of cash or a check made out to Houghton University.
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Recreational Kayak Package
Includes kayak, pfd, and paddle
Inflatable Paddleboards
Retrospec Inflatable Paddleboard (10'x30"x6") and accessories (paddle, fins, ankle leash, and hand pump) come in a backpack for easy transport. Max weight is 300 lbs.
Canoe Package
Includes canoe, 2 pfd's, and 2 paddles
Whitewater Kayak Package
Includes kayak, skirt, pfd, helmet, and paddle
River or Lake Shuttle
Includes equipment drop-off and equipment pick-up within a 15-mile radius. Outside a 15-mile radius, prices are dependent on location and shuttle needs.
Sleeping Bag
Marmot mummy sleeping bag. Rated to 5-degrees.
Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Pad - Foam Ensolite Pad
2-Person Tent
3-Person Tent
4-Person Tent
5+ Person Tent
Backpack 60-70L
Cook Set
Includes nesting pots, utensils, cutting board)
Backcountry MSR WhisperLite Stove Kit
Fuel available for purchase
2-Burner Coleman Propane Stove
For car-camping and fuel available for purchase
Camping Gear Package
Designed for one person and includes a sleeping bag, pad, tent, backpack, stove, and cook set. Additional items may be added at a reduced price.
Snowshoes
Includes snowshoes and poles
Cross-Country Ski Package
Includes boots, skis, and poles
Downhill Ski Package
Snowboard Package
Includes boots and snowboard
Individual Winter Equipment Item
Rent just a pair of cross-country boots, downhill boots, snowboard boots or just skis or boards.
Ski or Snowboard Tune-Up
Bring your equipment in to be waxed, edges sharpened, and/or for a tune-up.
Climbing Wall Individual
1-Day Climbing Wall Entry for Faculty, Staff, and Community Members. Includes harness and climbing shoes (socks required)
Currently enrolled at HU
Currently employed at HU