About GearUp Sports Canmore
GearUp Sports is an independently owned outdoor shop located at 1302 Bow Valley Trail in Canmore, Alberta — just a 20-minute drive from Banff and conveniently positioned for skiers heading to any of the Canadian Rockies' major resorts. With over 25 years in business since opening in 1996, GearUp has built the largest selection of rental gear in the region, earning a stellar 4.7-star Google rating from over 400 reviews based on consistently excellent service and well-maintained equipment.
Their winter rental program covers alpine skis, snowboards, backcountry and splitboard setups, and Nordic cross-country ski packages — all from premium brands like Blizzard, Rossignol, and Scarpa. In summer, the fleet expands to mountain bikes, e-bikes, kids' bikes, rock climbing gear, and mountaineering equipment. GearUp's ski and snowboard tuning service keeps customers' personal equipment in peak condition, and their used gear sales section offers quality pre-owned equipment at significant discounts.
A standout GearUp policy is their free day-before pickup — customers can collect rental gear the evening before their ski day at no extra charge, eliminating the morning rush to get fitted. No payment is required to hold a reservation, and there's no cancellation penalty, making them one of the most flexible rental operations in the Rockies. For visitors staying in Canmore rather than Banff, GearUp offers the same quality of gear at often-better prices, with easier parking and a more relaxed atmosphere than the busy Banff strip.
