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Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

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Nick Patrick, Coordinator of Intramurals and Sport Clubs

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2058

Email: npatrick@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

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Sandra Townsend, Director, Outdoor and Youth Programs

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: climbingcenter@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

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Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

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Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Outdoor Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

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Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

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Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards

The Rental Center is located in the University of Idaho Student Recreation Center (SRC). All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates, pick-up and drop-off days are free.

To check equipment availability, call 208-885-6170.

Kayaks, Canoes & SUPs

  • Jackson Kayaks — Fun, 2Fun, 4Fun Wave Sport — X, Y, Z
Whitewater Kayak Package

  • Pyranha Fusion SOT (1 person)

  • Aire Lynx I or NRS Maverick (1 person)
  • NRS Maverick II (2 person)
Inflatable Kayak Packages

  • Aquaterra or Prijon (1 person)
  • Wilderness Systems (2 person)
Sea Kayak Packages

  • Old Town Discovery 174 (2 person)
Canoe Pacakages

  • NRS Earl, Baron or Hydrus Joyride
SUP Packages

U of I Student $4 | Non-Student $6

Packages include boat, oars/frame/paddles, life jackets up to rated capacity, pump, repair kit, throw rope, float bags and spray skirts.

Water Clothing & Equipment

  • Farmer John Wetsuit
  • Splash or Neoprene Jacket
  • Farmer John Wetsuit and Jacket package available
  • Booties
  • Gloves

  • Raft or Canoe — Carlisle
  • Sea Kayak — Aquabound
  • Whitewater — Carlisle Magic

  • Life Jackets
  • Helmets
  • Dry Bags
  • Throw Rope
  • Raft Cargo Deck or Cargo Net
  • Pumps — Wonder Pump
  • Ammo Can 11” x 7” x 6”
  • River Toilet System
  • Paco Pads
  • NRS Strap Package

Coolers, Stoves & More

  • Coolers — 80, 105, 123, 160, 175 and 210 quart
  • Dry Boxes — York Pack 80 quart

  • MSR Whisperlight
  • Coleman Two-Burner Camp Stove

  • Roll-a-table
  • Fire Pan
  • Extra Fuel Canister
  • Cooking Pot — 1- or 2-Quart Stainless Steel
  • Coleman Lantern
  • Camp Chair
  • Bear Canister

Rental Information

Anyone is welcome to rent equipment. Current U of I students receive a discount on all rentals with their VandalCard.

The U of I Rental Center is user-fee supported.

  • All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates.
  • No charge for pickup and return days (except for one-day rentals).
  • Advance reservations accepted with payment at the rental center.
  • Long-term daily rental prices are reduced 50 percent after Five days paid at regular rate.
  • Equipment must be returned during regular business hours.

  • Cancellations more than 14 days notice = 90 percent refund.
  • Cancellations less than 14 days out  = 75 percent rental credit refund.

We cannot issue refunds for purchases made with rental credit.

Avoid the weekend rush, and make reservations 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Reservations can be made with full payment at the rental center.

Bring valid ID, and allow at least 15 minutes when picking up or returning equipment so staff can verify its condition.

Academic Rental Center Hours
Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Summer Rental Center Hours
Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Contact Us

Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

Staff Directory Map

Nick Patrick, Coordinator of Intramurals and Sport Clubs

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2058

Email: npatrick@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

Staff Directory Map

Sandra Townsend, Director, Outdoor and Youth Programs

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: climbingcenter@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

Staff Directory Map

Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

Staff Directory Map

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Outdoor Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Staff Directory Map