Gear Rentals

Equipment rentals for river adventures represent the core of our business. We can outfit you for a variety of different water travels and provide everything for an extended wilderness trip from cooking gear to canoes equipped with spray decks and the ground and air transportation to your put in. Our fleet of canoes, kayaks, boats and bikes are available for rent from May to October. We also have a selection of winter equipment to rent.

 

CANOES

We rent a variety of canoes from top manufacturers. Our fleet consists of Nova Craft Prospectors and Old Town Discoveries which come equipped with 2 lifejackets, 3 paddles, bailer, sponge and watertight pail. The weight of the canoes is approximately 80 pounds and will carry 980 to 1100 pounds. We also have some larger Old Town Tripper XL which is our 20-foot canoe for two to three persons. It holds 1700 pounds and Rental gearhas an optional side-motor mount.

Up North Adventures has a 30' Voyager Canoe which can hold up to 12 people and is perfectly suited for guided group tours and special events.

 

Canoes*

Daily Canoe Rental

$30 CAD

->With Spray Deck

$40 CAD

Whitewater solo boat $40 CAD

Daily XL Tripper Rental

$40 CAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included with canoe rental:
2 life jackets, 3 paddles, Coast Guard Safety Kit, bailer, sponge and watertight pail (7.5 litres). Weekly rates available.

 

KAYAKS

We rent Boreal Designs, Dagger, Perception and Wilderness Systems single and double kayaks. We have a range of sizes to accomodate any paddler.

 

Kayaks*

 

Touring Kayak Rentals

$40 CAD

Whitewater Kayaks $40 CAD

Double-Kayak Rentals

$50 CAD

 

 

Included with kayak rental:
Life jacket(s), 1 paddle and 1 spare paddle, bilge pump, paddle float, spray skirt and sponge.Weekly rates available.

 

BOATS & MOTORS

Boats with motors are available and the rental rates vary, depending on the size of boat and duration of trip. Ask us where the good fishing spots are! Included with boat rental: life jackets, paddles / oars, day tank, spare gas can and spare propeller and trailer for 2" ball (Zodiak includes pump and repair kit).

Boats with Motors*

 

16 Foot Aluminum Boat - 30 Horsepower

$125 CAD

14 Foot Aluminum Boat - 9.9 Horsepower

$95 CAD

15.5 foot Zodiak - 30 Horsepower

$150 CAD

 

Boats (not including motors)*

14 Foot Aluminum Boat

$40 CAD

 

Motors*

15 Horsepower

$55 CAD

9.9 Horsepower

$55 CAD

4 Horsepower

$35 CAD

2 Horsepower

$35 CAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bike rentalsMOUNTAIN BIKES

We rent two styles of Mountain Bikes for use around the Whitehorse area. The Brodies are perfect for exploring the excellent trails to ride close by! The Giants are better suited to riding around town or mild trail use.

 

Brodie Bandit (Front Suspension)

 

Full Day Bike Rental

$40 CAD

Half-day Bike Rental

$25 CAD

Giant Iguana (Rigid Fork) 

Full Day Bike Rental

$25 CAD

Half-day Bike Rental

$15 CAD

 

SUMMER GEAR RENTALS

 

Item

Cost per trip

Food Boxes – 90.8 litres $ 20.00
Dry Bags – 115 litres $ 20.00
Waterproof Barrels – 60 litres  $ 20.00
   
Tents  $ 50.00
Sleeping Bag $ 50.00 
Sleeping Mattress $ 10.00
Sleeping Cots $ 10.00
   
Ax $ 10.00
Saw  $ 10.00
Shovel  $ 10.00
   
Chair  $ 15.00
Tarp   $   5.00
   
Propane Stove $ 15.00
2 Burner Stove  $ 20.00
Grill  $ 10.00
Cooking Utensils / miscellaneous $ 5.00 / set 
Cooking Equipment (2-4 people)  $25.00 / set
Water container $  5.00
   

Wetsuit       

$10.00/day
PFD (Personal Flotation Device) $ 5.00/day
Paddle (Canoe or Kayak)     $ 5.00/day
   
Wall Tent* & Cook Stove  $150.00/week
Wall Tent*  $100.00/week
Stove Only  $50.00/week 
   

**Wall Tents:
Two 8 x 10 frame (= house) Fort McPherson
One 12 x 12 Floor (= tipi) Cabella

 

WINTER GEAR RENTALS

Snowshoes $12.00/day
Chilkoot Special  $25.00 (pick up Friday and return Monday)
   
Avalanche Beacon   $15.00/day
Avalanche Probe $10.00/day
Avalanche Shovel    $10.00/day
Summit Special Avy Kit $70.00 (pick up Friday and return Monday)


 

*Note: $1,000 VISA or MC card imprint required for damage deposit.($500.00 for 2 and 4 Horsepower motors).
All rentals must be paid in full before commencing trip.
A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking.

See "Fishing" for Belly Boat sets

We provide ground and air transportation to put-in / take-out points throughout the Yukon. Please see "Transportation" for rates.

 

SERVICES

We built a new building in 2001 to better serve our clients and are now able to offer the following services:

We sell Yukon Angler's Licenses
Provide secure off-road Parking
Have a secure storage room for your extra gear
Offer Cold Storage for Trip Food prior to departure
Provide Airport/Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off (during business hours)
  Provide Canoe / Kayak Drops at Dawson City and Carmacks

103 Strickland Street Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 2J6 Phone: (867) 667-7035 Fax: (867) 667-6334 Email: upnorth@upnorthadventures.com