Explore all that winter in Northern Michigan has to offer. From cross-country skiing to snowshoeing, here are our favorite winter rental spots across the region to find everything you need for your adventure.
If your shop offers ski, snowboard, snowshoe, cross-country ski, fat tire bike or other winter rentals, let us know! Email info@mynorth.com to be included in this roundup.
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Winter Rentals in Traverse City
Don Orr Ski n’ Beach Haus
890 Munson Ave, Traverse City | (231) 946-8810 | Don Orr Website
Photo by Don Orr Ski N' Beach Haus
Brick Wheels Rentals
736 E Eighth St, Traverse City | (231) 947-4274 | Brick Wheels Website
While Brick Wheels specializes in bikes, you can still find expertly waxed skis in a full range of flexes and sizes at their TC shop. They aren’t lying when they say your “four-season adventure starts here.” Find rental options for fat tire bikes, cross-country skis and snowshoe rentals below.
Cross-Country Ski Rentals | Snowshoe Rentals | Fat Tire Bike Rentals
Photo by Brick Wheels Facebook
Winter Rentals on Leelanau Peninsula
Suttons Bay Bikes
Offering up the most diverse list of rentals on the list, the team at Suttons Bay bikes makes it easy to enjoy winner in Northern Michigan by bike, snowshoe, ski or ice skate. Don’t forget to ask staff about their favorite local spots and join them for special events and tours.
View their winter rentals page for fat tire bike, snowshoe, cross-country ski and ice skate rentals options.
Photo by Suttons Bay Bikes
Crystal River Outfitters
6249 W. River Road, Glen Arbor | (231) 835-2120 | Crystal River Website
Rent fat tire bikes, cross-country skis and snowshoes in youth and adult sizes. After you pick up your rentals visit the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, a local favorite, that offers nearly 22 miles of trail.
View the cross-country ski, snowshoe and fat tire bike rental options.
The Homestead: America’s Freshwater Resort
1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor | (231) 334-5100 | The Homestead Website
Public and member rentals are available at The Homestead for skis, snowboards, cross-country skis, snowshoes and ice skates. However, if you’re a member you are eligible for special discounted rates on rental equipment and lift tickets.
Photo by The Homestead
Winter Rentals in Charlevoix & Petoskey
Mt. McSauba Recreational AreaÂ
210 State Street, Charlevoix | (231) 547-3267 | Website
This winter-loving recreational area offers everything from group ski lessons to ice skating for the whole family.Â
View the ski, cross-country ski, snowshoe and ice skate rental options for Mt. McSauba
Boyne Mountain
Before hitting the slopes, Boyne Mountain also offers convenient on-site rentals for the whole family. Grab your boots, poles, helmets and equipment in one fell swoop.
View the ski and snowboard rental options for adults and children
Photo by Boyne Mountain Resort Facebook
Bahnof Sport
1300 Bay View Road, Petosky, MI 49770 | (231) 347-2112 | Bahnof Website
While Bahnof Sport specializes in winter gear, they also offer up a wide range of ski and snowboard rentals.Reservations MUST be made at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled pick-up time.
Bearcub Outfitters
Heading out on a snowshoe adventure? Call Bearcub Outfitters to reserve your snowshoes.
More Northern Michigan Winter Rentals & Activities
- Northern Michigan Winter Fat Tire Biking Trails & Rentals
- Snowshoe, Ski & Bike Noquemanon Trail Network in the Upper PeninsulaÂ
- Northern Michigan Ski Guide 2022: Updates from 11 Ski ResortsÂ