Far Out Gear Rentals

Wow! We had a great time paddling on the Columbia River with gear from Far Out Rentals. Phil, James, and Nancy were super nice and helpful, with good advice on what to bring and what to expect on the river. Their gear is in great shape and we felt safe and well-cared for. They also have a selection of swim suits and gear to buy and I found a new swim suit that I love. A great afternoon all around, and we’ll definitely use them again for our next adventure in the Radium Hot Springs, BC area!

A pleasant experience paddling the Columbia River! Rented a canoe for my family of 4. They dropped us off at the Invermere boat launch. After some tips from their leader before push off, we navigated a great afternoon on the river back to Radium.

We paddled down the Columbia from Invermere to Radium. James took us down to Invermere and gave us a good briefing. Great equipment. Wonderful scenery and wildlife. Far Out is a very professional operation. Thanks guys. And special thanks to Bailey.

We accidentally found this place, without any recommendation. We popped in on Wednesday to see if they would have any availability on Thursday morning self guided canoe trip from Invermere to Radium.
He accommodated us, however we did not received any map or much info about the river, just logistics basically paying, signing for waiver and time when we all would leave from the shop next day.
Our driver James was very welcoming and friendly, when we arrived to Columbia river we received a must to have briefing about safety and quick explanations about our 16km river trip..AND THAT WAS OUR LIFESAVER!
We were not so worried as we own canoe and have some experience, also we are middle aged couple in good shape..and all what we heard how easy the river trip is..
However after many hot days that particular day stormy clouds collected, we were told we we will get the wind but we don't have to worry as will be in our back..
Our trip first half was as advertised very calm and beautiful with bald eagle sights and beauty of nature.
However stom came above us, we received heavy rain, our Canoe was very hard to steer straight as wind direction was against us. We had whitecaps river was not so calm anymore and I felt extremely lucky my husband knew how to canoe otherwise we would bail from this trip!!! I have to recommend cancel your trip if sky somewhat shows rain would arrive. We had to paddle last 2 hours straight so our canoue would not capsize..I understand this is not usual occurrence when it's sunny and calm but it was definitely not for fainted heart!
We definitely never going to forget this trip😊1 star off as I felt we should it get map or more info regarding of the river..4 stars to James whom verbally explained tons of stuff( lucky us) and he was very accommodating.

Far Out Gear Rentals set our group up for a last minute kayak trip down the Columbia River. Their drop-off and pick-up service was absolutely hassle-free leaving us to enjoy the day and not worry about logistics. Friendly service all the way from start to finish, very knowledgeable about the area which gave us 100% confidence on our unguided adventure. Thanks Far Out!