Northern Illinois University

Recreation Services

Winter Sports Equipment

  • NIU students, faculty/staff, alumni rent at the posted rate.  Non-NIU affiliates rent at 1 1/2 times the posted rate. 
  • Community members rent at 1.5 times the NIU rate.
  • The posted rental rate is for one day.
  • Weekend rentals are charged as two days. 
  • Weekend rental includes Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday.
  • Rent for winter break - pay 4 times the Per Day Rate
  • Rent for spring break - pay 3 times the Per Day Rate
  • Rent items 5 to 7 days - pay 3 times the Per Day Rate
  • Rent items 8 to 11 days - pay 4 times the Per Day Rate
  • Gear rental policies and procedures 
Winter Gear
Items must be returned
clean and dry.
Per Day
Weekend
Cross-Country Skis
(includes poles & shoes)
$8.00
$16.00
Ice Skates (Figure & Hockey)
$4.00
$8.00
Snow Shoes
(must have 12” of snow)
$8.00
$16.00

Services 

 
 
Skate Sharpening
$6.00
 
Equipment Repair
Depends on repair
 

4 Person Tent

2-Burner Stove

Canoe, Paddles, Pfd's

Madden Backpack

MSR Cook-Kit

Sleeping Bag

Assorted Paddles

Trangia Cook Kit