About Monod Sports
Monod Sports is Banff's premier outdoor sporting goods store, located at 129 Banff Avenue in the heart of the town since 1949. Run by the Monod family — which includes former Canadian National Ski Team members — the shop brings an unmatched pedigree of competitive skiing expertise to every customer interaction. For over 75 years, Monod Sports has been the destination for serious skiers who want equipment advice from people who have raced at the highest levels.
Their inventory spans the full range of alpine ski and snowboard equipment, with a particular reputation for expert boot fitting. PJ at Monod Sports is widely regarded as one of the best boot fitters in the Canadian Rockies, handling everything from custom insoles and shell modifications to full alignment work that transforms the on-mountain experience. Beyond winter sports, the shop carries a comprehensive selection of outdoor apparel, climbing gear, and hiking equipment from premium brands.
What separates Monod Sports from the rental-focused shops on Bear Street is their deep focus on the retail and fitting side of skiing — this is where locals buy their personal gear, not just where visitors rent for a week. The family's genuine passion for the sport, combined with a non-pushy sales approach and decades of accumulated knowledge about Banff's terrain, has earned them a loyal following that spans generations of Canadian Rockies skiers.
