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.


- Tax is required for all equipment rentals.
- Late fees will be charged for gear returned after the original due date.
- Damaged equipment: additional fees may apply if the equipment is returned damaged beyond normal wear and tear.
- Lost equipment: the renter is responsible for the replacement of any equipment rented under this agreement that is not returned.
- Cash or check payments (made out to Houghton University) can be brought to EPIC Equipment Room with pick-up
- Reimbursements will be determined on a case-by-case basis if the gear is proven faulty.
- Students, faculty, staff, and community members who have reserved gear must also be present at the time of pickup.

DAILY / WEEKEND PRICING: 

Houghton University (HU) pricing applies to current students, faculty, and staff. 

Weekend pricing refers to a 3-day rental and could apply to rentals during the week.

Paddling Equipment

  • Recreational Kayak Package

    Recreational Kayak Package

    Includes kayak, pfd, and paddle


  • Inflatable Paddleboards

    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

    Canoe Package

    Includes canoe, 2 pfd's, and 2 paddles


  • Whitewater Kayak Package

    Whitewater Kayak Package

    Includes kayak, skirt, pfd, helmet, and paddle


  • River or Lake Shuttle

    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.

    $25.00 ea.

Camping Equipment

  • Sleeping Bag

    Sleeping Bag

    Marmot mummy sleeping bag. Rated to 5-degrees.


  • Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

    Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad


  • Sleeping Pad - Foam Ensolite Pad

    Sleeping Pad - Foam Ensolite Pad


  • 2-Person Tent

    2-Person Tent


  • 3-Person Tent

    3-Person Tent


  • 4-Person Tent

    4-Person Tent


  • 5+ Person Tent

    5+ Person Tent

    $25.00 ea.

  • Backpack 60-70L

    Backpack 60-70L


  • Cook Set

    Cook Set

    Includes nesting pots, utensils, cutting board)


  • Backcountry MSR WhisperLite Stove Kit

    Backcountry MSR WhisperLite Stove Kit

    Fuel available for purchase


  • 2-Burner Coleman Propane Stove

    2-Burner Coleman Propane Stove

    For car-camping and fuel available for purchase


  • Camping Gear Package

    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.


Winter Rentals

  • Snowshoes

    Snowshoes

    Includes snowshoes and poles


  • Cross-Country Ski Package

    Cross-Country Ski Package

    Includes boots, skis, and poles


  • Downhill Ski Package

    Downhill Ski Package

    Includes boots, skis, and poles


  • Snowboard Package

    Snowboard Package

    Includes boots and snowboard


  • Individual Winter Equipment Item

    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

    Ski or Snowboard Tune-Up

    Bring your equipment in to be waxed, edges sharpened, and/or for a tune-up.

    $10.00 ea.

Indoor Climbing Wall Day Pass

  • Climbing Wall Individual

    Climbing Wall Individual

    1-Day Climbing Wall Entry for Faculty, Staff, and Community Members. Includes harness and climbing shoes (socks required)


$0.00
$0.00

  • Currently enrolled at HU

  • Currently employed at HU


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