The NMU Recreational Sports department can help you explore the awesome natural environment of Marquette and the Upper Peninsula with equipment from the equipment rental center. Rental items available include camping, boating and snow equipment such as sleeping bags, snowshoes and cross country skis, stand up paddleboards and kayaks (see full list below). The equipment rental center is near the climbing wall in the Rec Center of the Physical Education and Instructional Facility (PEIF) in Northern Michigan University’s Sports Complex.
Reserving Equipment
Advanced reservations for rentals are strongly encouraged. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance with a deposit equal to the item’s daily rental rate. Reservations will not be held until the deposit is made. Refunds are provided for cancellations made 48 hours in advance of the pick-up date. Those made less than 48 hours in advance will not receive a refund.
- Reservations can be made by calling the Rec Sports Main Office at 906-227-2519.
- A credit card number is required for a reservation. A credit card slip will be filled out by the renter and held by the rental center until the equipment is returned and its condition is assessed by the gear manager. If financial restitution or cleaning fees are required, the renter will be notified and charged.
Rental Information
Recreation member rates apply to all who have purchased an NMU recreation pass.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE TURNED IN ON TIME.
The renter is responsible for equipment that is lost, stolen or damaged and will be required to make financial restitution accordingly. Late fees will apply.
- Late fees: Fees will be equivalent to the daily rate. If not returned after three business days, a full replacement of the item may be required.
- Cleaning fees: Fees will range from $5 - $25 depending on severity.
Rentals:
- Daily rentals must be returned within 24 hours from the time of the rental (Disc golf rental will be by the hour).
- Three day rentals must be returned within 72 hours from the time of rental.
- Seven day rentals must be returned within 168 hours from the time of rental.
The original renter must return equipment, unless prior arrangements with rental center staff have been made. There are no refunds or exchanges for any reason.
Recreational Sports also offers special group rates for disc golf, snowshoes, cross country skis, kayaks, and camping equipment. Please contact recsport@nmu.edu or 906-227-2519 for group rate information.
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Camping Gear |
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| Gear | Student Member | Faculty/ Staff/ Community Member | Non-Member | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day | Weekend | Week | Day | Weekend | Week | Day | Weekend | Week | ||||||||||||||||||
Tent (Two person) |
$10 | $20 | $40 | $15 | $30 | $50 | $20 | $40 | $70 | |||||||||||||||||
Sleeping Bag |
$5 | $10 | $20 | $7 | $15 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $40 | |||||||||||||||||
Backpack |
$5 | $10 | $20 | $7 | $15 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $40 | |||||||||||||||||
Hammock |
$5 | $10 | $20 | $10 | $15 | $25 | $15 | $25 | $40 | |||||||||||||||||
Climbing Crash Pad |
$10 | $20 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $30 | $20 | $30 |
$40 |
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Boating Gear |
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| Gear | Student Member | Faculty/ Staff/ Community Member | Non-Member | ||||||
| Day | Weekend | Week | Day | Weekend | Week | Day | Weekend | Week | |
Kayak Package* |
$20 | $35 | $60 | $25 | $50 | $80 | $40 | $75 | $100 |
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Stand Up Paddleboard**
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$20 | $35 | $60 | $25 | $50 | $80 | $40 | $75 | $100 |
Paddle |
$3 | $6 | $12 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $7 | $15 | $30 |
PFD |
$3 | $6 | $12 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $7 | $15 | $30 |
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*Kayak package includes a boat, appropriate number of PFDs, and paddles. **SUP package includes board, paddle, PFD, and leash. |
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Snow Gear |
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| Gear | Student Member | Faculty/ Staff/ Community Member | Non-Member | ||||||
| Day | Weekend | Week | Day | Weekend | Week | Day | Weekend | Week | |
Snowshoes |
$10 | $20 | $30 | $15 | $25 | $40 | $20 | $30 | $50 |
| XC - Ski Package*** | $10 | $20 | $40 | $15 | $30 | $50 | $20 | $35 | $60 |
Skis Only |
$7 | $10 | $20 | $12 | $20 | $35 | $15 | $30 | $50 |
Boots Only |
$5 | $10 | $15 | $7 | $15 | $25 | $10 | $20 | $35 |
Poles Only |
$2 | $5 | $10 | $5 | $10 | $15 | $7 | $15 | $25 |
| ***XC-Ski Package includes skis, boots and poles. | |||||||||