Friendly. Frequent. Dated. Rented a 4 day ski package here and returned after 2 days due to dull…read moreedges and limited selection of alternative ski options. Mostly Fischer and Rossi(?) skis so if you're looking for other brands or skis that don't look like they've been through battle by 2/3 through season, look elsewhere. Staff is friendly and I'm sure they do a good business being right off the strip but I found other shops in town that offered far fresher rentals.

Rented for 2 days here. Great, top quality gear. Very friendly staff in the rental shop…read more Problem: my boots were too tight and I couldn't ski after a half day. It had been a while since I rented so my feet have changed a bit. Not their fault. I was skiing at Lake Louise which is 40-minutes away. In order to ski, I would have had to drive 40-minutes, change boots, refit the skis, then drive back to the hill, pay $140 for a lift ticket after losing a couple of hours. So, just decided to skip the ski day. Returned early afternoon in the second day, explained the situation and asked if they could refund the second day or, at worst, give me store credit. They said, "No, we can't tell if you skied on them today." It was a bit insulting that they pretty much called me a liar (but, I do get it, it is a business concern and I tried to not take it personally - they don't know me). But yes, you can tell if I skied on them. The skis, poles and boots were bone dry. It is impossible to get skis bone dry in 2-hours. I used to work for a rental store. Along with that, we wouldn't hesitate to give the refund. I tried to meet them in the middle where I would buy something I didn't need from the store just so I could get some value, but nope. It also wasn't because I didn't want to ski, the equipment wasn't operable for me. So, in short, they were ok. If you want to rent there, ok, there are positives. My issue is my issue. I had a problem and couldn't ski. They made a business decision and I thought they handled it very poorly. So, in exchange for $20, they get a negative review and hurt their Yelp score.

The top sheet of my snowboard was chipped and peeling off. It was recommended that we come here to…read moreget it fixed. After 24 hours, I picked it up and I was able to use it for the next day. At the end of our trip, we brought our boards to get waxed. It was done timely and at a reasonable price. Overall, wonderful service and helpful staff.

Bear Street Outfitters is awesome. Marshall helped me navigate the enormous selection of downhill…read moreskis. Every day I rented demo skis, he listened to my feedback and recommended a better ski for the next day. A wonderful selection for anyone, top line brands and master advice. I can't recommend Bear Street Outfitters enough. It's fantastic. The best advice I can give: if you are in the market for new skis, demo here and buy.

Before our trip to Banff my husband didn't have time to pick up a pair of snow pants so when we got…read moreto town we went out to try and find some. I saw that Abominable had a 50% off sale so we we went in. They had a great selection of clearance items and, after trying on a few pairs, he was able to find a nice pair or grey O'Neill pants at a reasonable price. However, the experience wasn't particularly pleasant. It wasn't BAD, but I left really annoyed. One of the clerks was just way too suffocating. He followed us around (the store is small, it was easy to tell he was following us) and just way too involved in the process. Every time I picked up a pair of pants and hung them back up on the rack he was right behind me straightening them. I felt like the simple act of browsing was frowned upon and that I was looked at as making a massive mess just for shopping. We just wanted to shop and browse on our own time and not feel pressured or as if we were intrusive. It finally got to the point that I would just hand him the pants because I felt like if he was going to straighten everything after me anyway I might as well not even bother. When we did have a question he answered it politely. I just wish we had been given a bit more breathing room to enjoy the experience of shopping there a bit.

As good as it gets if you know what you're looking for. The deals are fantastic! If you're an…read moreeducated consumer you will appreciate the selection and value found at this shop. Bought plenty of clothing over the years and two different 'wishlist' set of hiking boots. Staff come and go and humans have good and bad days but I've always walked out with what I want at great prices.

genuinely best staff ever, hiroki in particular fixed my busted boa in under an hour. cannot…read morerecommend enough :)

Luke & Co went out of their way to fix my son's BOA device on his older snowboard boot. Outstanding…read moreservice and even fixed it in about 5 hours. Highly recommend this store!!

These guys are amazing! They recommend excellent equipment, delivered to our door, did a ski…read moreswitch out and picked up. Always on time and so pleasant! Worth every penny!!!!

My brother & I spent Christmas & NYE in Banff and we were so glad to have chosen the lovely people…read moreat Black Tie for our ski hire! We couldn't believe how price competitive they were given they came to your hotel room to fit you out & all of the gear was top grade & brand new! A few instructors on the slopes commented on the fact that it was the best hire gear they had seen on the mountain. The other awesome upside to their service was avoiding the long rental lines at the mountain, we practically had a private ski lesson as a result because the other people booked to join us were held up in the morning rush getting their gear & missed the group lesson. This is a part of their outstanding service I hope that no one ever needs to experience...Unfortunately, early one morning our hotel caught on fire, causing serious & extensive damage. Speaking with Jason that day was amazing, he was so helpful, told us there was nothing for us to worry about regarding gear or charges & was more concerned about our wellbeing. Hopefully we get back to Banff again & Black Tie will be our first call!

I had a blast doing the Via Ferrata here at Norquay. My running group company booked this adventure…read moreas an excursion on our trip to Banff. The Via Ferrata (Italian for the Iron Path) has five different types of adventure tours: Explorer, Ridgewalker, Alpinist, Skyline and Summiteer. Each of these trails cater to all different types of skill levels. My travel company booked the Explorer package for our group which is 1 km (3,280 feet) in distance and lasts just over 2 hours. The views are breathtaking and I really enjoyed doing my first Via Ferrata. You can see one of the coolest looking mountains Mount Rundle in the distance while on the trail. Mount Norquay has a rich ski culture that goes back to the early 1900s. It lies directly northwest of the Town of Banff and is one of Banff National Park's three major ski resorts. The mountain has a top elevation of 6,998 feet. The main chair lift is one of the oldest lifts in North America and has been providing riders with views of the Bow Valley since 1948. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is operated by Norquay Mystic Ridge Ltd. Norquay has a total of 60 runs and is a huge supporter of alpine ski racing. The Mount Norquay Via Ferrata is located in Banff National Park. We had a great guide that took us up the sheer rock wall and across the suspension bridge. I initially was a little nervous, but felt safe the whole time with the harness that attaches to the mountain's steel cable pathway. Those cables can hold a ton of weight. Anyone without rock climbing experience can do this. Before we started our climb, our guide went over all of the safety rules and let us do a practice run on a short wall before we headed up the chair lift. Norquay Via Ferrata offers complimentary hiking boots if you forgot to bring some and has a bistro and snack bar if you are hungry. The Norquay Via Ferrata is a must if visiting Banff National Park.

The best experience we have ever gone into blindly. Very well curated guided experience, great…read morecondition equipment, amazing and funniest guide. We had lot of fun with the Ridgewalker hike/climbing we did. Worth every dollar we spent on it. It was safe and the instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow. The work that goes into maintaining those trails is very much unknown and underappreciated. So thank you!

Amazing staff, affordable prices and great equipment! Usually rental skis, boots, poles, and even…read moreice skates have a terrible look or feel to them but the ones at Gear Up were in good condition and performed great on the mountain! The skates however are standard hockey skates so don't expect too much from those. The man that helped us was super chill and provided us with some pretty great skis. Definitely recommend renting from this place during your stay in the Banff ski area!

Rented demo package during "read week" February 2026. Even though the selection was limited due to…read morethe demand that week, Tom, provided boots and skis that I enjoyed the next 6 skiing days of our visit. The rental and return process was so efficient and quick! This is THE place for great equipment in Canmore, Canada. Oh, btw the price was terrific!

Legit telemark store. The only downside to telemark skiing is the challenge of finding a store to…read morecheck out gear. Vertical Addiction is a solid spot.

From the owner: Vertical Addiction is a family business that has been in operation since 2005. We are the best…read morestore in the Canadian Rockies for all your climbing, backcountry skiing, and now trail running needs. Come visit us at our new address: 1300 Railway Avenue in Canmore. We have the same personalized service and now a lot more space to serve you. Our new selection includes clothing from BD, La Sportiva, Dynafit, OR and E9 plus trail running shoes from Scarpa, La Sportiva, Dynafit and Hoka One One.

Great service and excellent prices! Fun to shop there, especially coming from the US.read more

I came here because the park service said it was cheapest place in town to buy bear spray. You can…read moreget a canister for $45.