Ski Equipment and Snowshoe Rentals
The Ski Base Service Centre is the official service centre for the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club where you can rent cross-country skis, ski boots, poles, nordic walking poles, snowshoes, a child pulk and nordic blades.
The Ski Base uses the NNN binding system and Rossignol skis and boots for ages 4 and older.
A limited range of skating equipment for adults is available.
Rental Rates for Skis, Boots and Poles
Ski equipment is intended for use on the Mt McIntyre Trails or on other groomed trails. The equipment is not suitable for backcountry or ungroomed trails.
| Adult (Ages 19 and older) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skis | Boots | Poles | Package | Skate | |
| 1/2 Day * | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Day | $15.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Week | $50.00 | $30.00 | $15.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Youth (Ages 13-18) | |||||
| Skis | Boots | Poles | Package | Skate | |
| 1/2 Day * | $5.00 | $5.00 | $2.00 | $10.00 | $12.00 |
| Day | $10.00 | $5.00 | $2.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Week | $30.00 | $25.00 | $10.00 | $55.00 | $75.00 |
| Season ** | $125.00 | ||||
| Child (Ages 4-12) | |||||
| Skis | Boots | Poles | Package | ||
| Hour | $5.00 | $5.00 | $2.00 | $8.00 | |
| Day | $8.00 | $5.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 | |
| Week | $20.00 | $15.00 | $10.00 | $30.00 | |
| Season ** | $50.00 | $35.00 | $20.00 | $85.00 |
* 1/2 day - Return by 1:00 p.m. or pick up after 1:00 p.m.
** Season rental for skiing at Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre 2 to 3 times per week from November 1 to March 31.
Jackrabbit Deal
$50 for season if registered in Jackrabbits and only skiing once a week. This rate will be offered to SnowFun and school program skiers who will be skiing less than 10 times in the season.
Seasonal Rental Options
• Skate/classic option $35
• Training camp option $25
• Race option $25
Equipment must be booked for races.
Nordic Walking Poles
$5 per hour or $10 per day
Snowshoes
Snowshoeing is allowed on the ski trails. There are several trails that are recommended, including Rocky Canyon, Birch and the Sarah Steele Trails. All other trails are open for snowshoeing, but watch for skiers and avoid snowshoeing on the set tracks.
Snowshoes now available in 3 sizes: smaller size for kids and 2 adult sizes.
$5 per hour or $10 per day
Nordic Blades
Nordic blades are a speed skating type blade that is mounted on a ski binding. The blades can be used with any SNS Profil type ski boot. They can not be used with Pilot type boots. The Nordic blades work best on natural ice, such as on lakes or outdoor rinks.
$5 per hour or $10 per day
Baby Glider - Pulk
The Ski Base has a brand new Baby Glider pulk available this year. It has a single pole and shock cord to reduce jerking and facilitate classic or skating technique. Save the hassle of hauling and storing a pulk. Rent by the month or for the full season.
$10 per day or $20 per month or $75 for season
Child Pulk
The ski club owns two child pulks complete with poles, foam pad and windscreen. Renters should supply their own warm bedding. Pulks are used for transporting young children on the ski trails at Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre. The pulk is available for rent with the following terms and conditions:
- Ski club members have priority over day pass users.
- Pulk to be used on ski club trails only.
- Rental fee is $5 per day.
- Seasonal rental for club members - $20.
- May be booked up to one week in advance.
- Payment is due before pulk is taken out. Please pay at the Ski Base.
- Renter is responsible for arranging a pick up time.
- Renter is responsible for loss or damage.
- Manager/staff will check pulk when returned to assess condition.
- To book the pulk, call The Ski Base at (867) 668-4477.
Skiing Safely with Infants and Toddlers
If you ski with a young child in a pulk or backpack carrier, please consider the following safety information:
Babies three months or younger should not be taken out in a pulk or a backpack.
You may be warm and sweating from the exertion of skiing but your child is not generating any heat from exertion.
Infants and toddlers do not regulate their body temperatures as effectively as adults.
Check that your child is warm, by regularly checking their fingers, toes, and ears as these are good indicators of circulation to the extremities. If a child’s core body temperature is dropping, their extremities will be the first places to feel cold.
When possible, ski with another skier who can help you check your child without unhooking from the pulk or carrier. The easier it is to check your child, the more likely you will do it.
Here are some methods for keeping your child warm:
- Use closed cell foam underneath as an insulator
- Use insulating layers such as snowsuits, sleeping bags, non-cotton blankets
- Make sure the child is dry before you start and during the ski
- Warm water bottles or heat packs can help provide additional heat; do not place these directly against the skin; regular checking will make sure you are not overheating your child
- Make sure your child is protected from chill created by the wind or your downhill speed
If using a backpack carrier, be aware that sitting in a harness can restrict blood flow to the legs and arms. At any skiing temperature, this can result in frozen limbs. There have been cases of cold injury that required amputation.
Be very cautious when skiing in fast conditions and downhill – falling with a child in a pulk or carrier can result in major injury. When in doubt, get out of the tracks and snowplow or remove skis and walk down.
Inappropriate use of pulks or backpacks can result in serious injuries and hypothermia.
