Multisport Outfitters and Expeditions in Banff National Park

Abominable Ski & Sportswear. Rent or buy ski and snowboarding equipment in winter and bikes and accessories in summer. 229 Banff Ave., Banff, AB, T1L 1B3. 403/762-2905. banff@abominablesports.com.

Bactrax Bike Rentals. This supplier has Banff's largest selection of rental skis and snowboards. It also rents bikes in the summer and arranges one- to four-hour guided interpretive bike tours on local Banff trails, which are suitable for any age or physical ability. 225 Bear St., Banff, AB, T1L 1B5. 403/762-8177. snowtips@telusplanet.net. www.snowtips-bactrax.com.

Banff Adventures Unlimited. Rent bikes here, or come by to sign up for almost any area activity. 211 Bear St., Banff, AB, T1L 1A8. 403/762-4554 or 1-800/644-8888. www.banffadventures.com.

Chute High Adventures. Mountain climbing, rock climbing, ice climbing, and guided hiking can be arranged through this outfitter. P.O. Box 1876, Banff, AB, T1L1B7. 403/762-4068.

Discover Banff Tours. Sign up here for guided sightseeing, wildlife safaris, nature walks, ice walks, and snowshoeing adventures. Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave., Banff, AB, T1L 1B5. 403/760-5007 or 877/565-9372. www.banfftours.com.

Great Divide Nature Interpretation. Guided interpretive hikes and snowshoeing trips are the specialty here. P.O. Box 343, Lake Louise, AB, T0L 1E0. 403/522-2735 or 866/522-2735. info@greatdivide.ca. www.greatdivide.ca.

Alpine Sports. This gear shop sells clothing and equipment for wintertime fun—downhill skis, snowboards, and helmets. Lake Louise Ski Area, Lake Louise Dr., Banff National Park, AB, T0L1E0. 403/522-2264.

Mountain Magic Equipment. Canada's largest independent climbing outfitter has three floors of hiking, climbing, skiing, running, and biking gear and a 30-foot indoor climbing wall for testing equipment. 224 Bear St., Banff National Park, AB, T1L1B7. 403/762-2591 or 877/665-9921. info@mountainmagic.com.

The Ski Stop. This great spot rents bicycles, provides a bike shuttle and valet service, and has guided soft-adventure tours and self-guided hard-adventure tours. There's also a demo-to-buy ski rental program that allows you to put your ski rental toward the purchase of your skis. Additionally, the shop has free equipment pickup and return for skis and snowboards. 203A Bear St., Banff, AB, T1L 1A8. 403/760-1650. www.theskistop.com.

White Mountain Adventures. Daily guided hikes, backpacking, and heli-hiking can be arranged through this outfitter. In winter, you can try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or a guided ice walk. 120A Eagle Cresent, Banff, AB, T1L 1E6. 403/760-4403 or 800/408-0005. info@whitemountainadventures.com. www.whitemountainadventures.com.

Yamnuska. Canada's largest mountain-guide company has programs for groups and individuals. 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore, AB, T1W 3E9. 403/678-4164 or 866/678-4164. info@yamnuska.com. www.yamnuska.com.