What do I need to know before renting?
- All rental equipment is first come, first served in the lodge. Toddler and infant pulks can be reserved by phoning the lodge at 250-558-3036.
- Rentals are rented on a 2-hour or day basis. All gear stops going out at 1 hour prior to closing. All gear must be returned 15 minutes before closing.
- Rentals not returned before closing will incur a rental fee of $20 for every additional 15 min past closing time.
Our Classic Skis
Classic Skis: Rossignol X-Tour Escape R-Skin (sizes 176-203 cm), Rossignol X-Tour Venture (sizes 100-170 cm)
- Skis are sized based on height, weight, and ability.
- Our longer skis have a mohair skin grip zone, while our youth skis have a fish scale grip zone.
Our classic skin skis:
Our classic fish scale skis (youth sizes only):
Classic rental rates – 2025/26 season
| 2-hour rental | Adult | Senior/Youth/Child | 5 & under |
| Complete package | $16.50 | $11.00 | $5.00 |
| Skis only | $13.00 | $7.50 | |
| Boots only | $6.00 | $5.00 | |
| Poles only | $5.00 | $4.00 | |
| Full-day rental | Adult | Senior/Youth/Child | 5 & under |
| Complete package | $24.00 | $15.00 | $5.00 |
| Skis Only | $17.00 | $9.00 | |
| Boots Only | $8.00 | $7.00 | |
| Poles Only | $7.00 | $6.00 | |
| Night Ski (4:00-7:45 pm) | All ages | ||
| Complete package | $5.00 |
Our Skate Skis
Skate Skis: Rossignol Delta Skate (sizes 133-192 cm)
- Skis are sized based on height, weight, and ability.
Skate rental rates – 2025/26 season
| 2-hour rental | Adult | Senior/Youth |
| Complete Package | $21.50 | $17.50 |
| Skis Only | $16.00 | $ 14.00 |
| Boots Only | $10.00 | $8.00 |
| Poles Only | $7.00 | $5.00 |
| Full-day rental | Adult | Senior/Youth |
| Complete Package | $29.00 | $21.00 |
| Skis Only | $21.00 | $16.50 |
| Boots Only | $12.00 | $10.00 |
| Poles Only | $9.00 | $7.00 |
| Night Ski (4:00-7:45 pm) | Any age | |
| Complete package | $5.00 |
What do I need to know before snowshoeing?
- Snowshoes are required on our trails to maintain trail integrity and visitor safety. Snowshoe use is limited to designated snowshoe trails. Please only follow marked routes.
- Dogs are not permitted on snowshoe trails.
- Snowshoe rentals cannot be used on trails outside of the managed Sovereign Lake trail network.
- Rentals are available from 9am to 4pm at the Main Lodge. Rentals must be returned to the Lodge 15 minutes before closing. Snowshoe rentals are not available on ‘Night Ski’ evenings (after 4pm).
Snowshoe rental rates – 2025/26 season
| Adult | Senior | Youth | |
| Full Day | $15.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Half Day (2 hours) | $13.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
- Snowshoe sizes range from Child size 11 to Men’s size 13
Come on into the Main Lodge to purchase your rentals! Valid trail tickets are required on all Sovereign Lake Nordic trails.
New this 2025/26 season!
Check out Stussi Sport’s fleet of high performance demo skis here at Sovereign Lake. Featuring Fischer and Salomon skate and classic skin skis, this is your chance to try world-class skis!
Sponsored by:
Classic skin skis
Fischer Twin Skin Speedmax 90:
- The new Twin Skin Speedmax 90 is the top skin ski with a race-specific design. The highly effective positioning of the offset Twin Skin skin strips allows maximum power transmission even in hard or icy conditions. The Air Core HM Carbon core ensures maximum weight reduction paired with stability. Innovative Cold Base Bonding Technology for optimal wax absorption and grindability, as well as a liquid waxable Gliding Sidewall for reduced friction, ensures even more speed for ambitious racers.
Salomon S/Lab Classic Skin:
- Engineered to amplify both kick and acceleration, Salomon’s S/Lab eSKIN—featuring the new ultralight, high-performance Innowave core—is the lightest Nordic skin ski Salomon has ever made. Easily adjust your setup to the track profile and snow conditions by sliding the light and performant Shift Race binding on the plate to optimize grip and glide.
High Performance Classic Rental Rates – 2025/26 Season
| 2-hour rental | Adult | |
| Complete | $40.00 | |
| Skis Only | $30.00 | |
| Boots Only | n/a | |
| Poles Only | n/a | |
| Full-day rental | Adult | |
| Complete | $45.00 | |
| Skis Only | $35.00 | |
Skate Skis
Fischer Speedmax 90 – Skate Plus 610
- The new Speedmax 90 Skate Plus 610 is a very lightweight race ski with an Air Core HM Carbon core and World Cup experience, as confirmed by the RACE CODE seal. This ski is equipped with innovative Cold Base Bonding technology for optimal wax absorption and grindability as well as a liquid waxable Gliding Sidewall for reduced friction. In other words, this ski provides more speed for ambitious racers. To protect the base, a thin layer of wax is applied to the skis which must be removed and brushed off before the first use. Optimized for use 14°F (-10°C) and warmer.
Salomon S/Lab Skate Universal
- Salomon’s exceptionally light S/LAB CARBON SKATE, hand-picked and grinded by our S/Lab Select Team, like for World Cup athletes, takes your skiing to the highest level. The G5% base is fast in all conditions, and featuring the new ultralight, high-performance Innowave core reinforced with tip-to-tail Thin Ply carbon, enhances power transmission at every stride. Move the SHIFT RACE binding and finetune your performance.
High Performance Skate Rental Rates – 2025/26 Season
| 2-hour rental | Adult | |
| Complete | $35.00 | |
| Skis Only | $30.00 | |
| Boots Only | $12.00 | |
| Poles Only | n/a | |
| Full-day rental | Adult | |
| Complete | $45.00 | |
| Skis Only | $35.00 | |
| Boots Only | $14.00 | |
| Poles Only | n/a |
Our backcountry skis
Rossignol BC 65 Positrack, lengths 165, 175, and 185cm. Sidecut: 65/53/60 mm
- The BC 65 is a lightweight, metal edge touring ski designed for off-trail exploring. The Waxless Positrack base provides excellent grip when ascending, yet retains a smooth glide for flying over flat terrain. Metal edges and a higher camber provide control and power in varying snow conditions.
Please note that these skis do not fit within our classic tracks.
Backcountry Rental Rates – 2025/26 Season
| 2-hour rental | Adult | Senior/Youth |
| Complete | $16.50 | $11.00 |
| Skis Only | $13.00 | $7.50 |
| Boots Only | $6.00 | $5.00 |
| Poles Only | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Full-day rental | Adult | Senior/Youth |
| Complete | $24.00 | $15.00 |
| Skis Only | $17.00 | $9.00 |
| Boots Only | $8.00 | $7.00 |
| B/C Poles Only | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Please come to the Lodge to secure your rental.
Are there mutli-day rental options?
No. Rental equipment must be returned by the end of the day.
Can I take rental equipment to Silver Star?
No. Equipment is to be used on site, however you can ski over to Silver Star and back with the equipment.
I have some boots, can I rent only skis?
Yes, however please ensure that your boots are NNN or Prolink compliant. SNS boots will not work with our NNN bindings.
Do you offer seasonal rentals?
Seasonal rentals are only offered to the youth registered in our ski programs.
What is the smallest size of child skis you have?
First tracks Snow Party skis! They strap over any boot, and are fit for ages 4 & under. If you child can walk, we can fit them.
What is the largest size boot you have?
US Size 14/15 or Euro size 49.
Can I reserve equipment?
No. We don’t take reservations on rental equipment. Rentals are first come first serve.
Do you rent child carriers?
Yes. Here’s our info on child carrier rentals.
Child carriers can be used for both skate and classic skiing.
Do you sell your equipment at the end of the season?
No, however we do sell equipment randomly if we need to make room for more.
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If I am under 19, do I need my parent with me to rent equipment?
Yes, your parent or guardian must be present to sign the waiver.
