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M-F 11am - 6pm
Sat. 10am - 4pm
Sun noon to 4pm
785-8860
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Trips and clinics

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 		 Gear rental and much more.
Open to the public!

Whether you enjoy paddling a canoe or kayak, riding bicycles, camping or just playing sports in the local city park or in your backyard, the O.C. has everything you'll need to experience year round outdoor adventures big and small.
We are located in the Recreational Eagle Center on UW-L's campus and are open everyday.

SERVICES
 1. Equipment Rental
2. Resource Library: maps, guide books, instruction and periodicals
3. EQ purchasing advice
4. Trips and Clinics
5. Outdoor skills training
6. Lectures and Seminars
female mountain biker
New Club
female paddler Looking for some beta on our local
rivers or would you like to join a group on an outing? Check out this club!

Coulee Canoe and Kayak Club

 Weekly paddles with different locations each week.
RENTAL RATES AND EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
The Outdoor Connection rents: canoes, kayaks, bikes & blades, camping equipment for car campers and backpackers alike, games for picnics and winter gear such as sleds, cross country skis and snowshoes.
  Prices in red are for non-UW-L customers.
Canoes & Kayaks
Canoe Packages Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(2 days 1 night)		 Weekend
(4 days 3 nights)
Cool, Comfy and Dry $20 $25 $25 $30 $40 $50
Comfy $15 $19 $18 $23 $30 $36
Basic (each) $12  $16 $15  $19 $25 $32
Budget (each) $8    $11 $10  $13 $15  $21
Cool, Comfy & Dry Package : Winona Royalex Canoe, 2 dry bags, 2 crazy creek canoe chairs, large cooler, paddles, pfd and car top carrier.

Comfy Package: Wenonah Royalex Canoe, 2 crazy creek canoe chairs, paddles, pfd and car top carrier.

Basic Package: 17' Wenonah Royalex Canoe, paddles, pfd and car top carrier

Budget Package: Aluminum Canoe, paddles, pfd and car top carrier (Only 2 available)

Available Inventory: 11 Wenonah Royalex, 2 Aluminum

  Spirit II, 17´0"
Kayaks Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Touring Kayak (single) $15  $19 $18  $23 $30  $36
Touring Kayak (2 person) $18  $23 $21  $27 $36  $45
Available:
Rec Boats:
(2) 9' Dagger Zydecos
 Zydeco 9.0

(2) 11.5' Dagger Blackwater
 Blackwater 12.0

(2) Current Designs Kestral 120 - 12' long -NEW
 Kestrel 120 Rotomolded

Touring:
(1) Current Designs Kestral 140 - Rotomold 13' 6"long with rudder NEW

 Kestrel 140
(2) Current Designs Whistler 14'6' with rudder NEW
  Whistler
(1) 13.5' Current Designs Breeze -without rudder
  Breeze
(1) 14' Perception Carolina
 Carolina 14
(1)18'6" Perception Crosswind - 2 Person
 Crosswind K2
Canoe/Kayak Transportation Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
8-Canoe Trailer (1 7/8" hitch) $14   $19 $18  $23 $30   $36
6-Canoe Trailer (1 7/8" hitch) $12   $17 $16  $20 $25   $32
Car-top carriers $2   $4 $3   $5 $5   $7
Paddling Accessories
Dry Bags $2   $4 $3   $5 $5   $7
Crazy Creek Chair $3   $5 $5   $8 $8   $11
Paddle $2   $4 $3   $5 $5   $8
Life Jacket $1   $3 $2   $4 $3   $6
General public must use a credit card to rent canoe or kayaks
Bikes & Blades Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Cruiser Bikes  
Giant Simple Single		 $5   $8 $8   $11 $14  $20
Giant Simple Single MensGaint Simple Single Womens
Mountain Bikes
 Bianchi Ocelot  15,17,19 & 21" frames		 $10 $15 $15 $20 $20 $25
Mtn Bike Bianchi Ocelot
Mountain Bike
Giant Yukon
with Disc Breaks		 $15  $20 $20 $25 $30  $35
Mountain Bike Giant Yukon
In-line Skates $4   $6 $6   $8 $10 $12
             
Blade/Bike Safety Gear $2  $4 $3  $5 $5  $7
Car Camping / Backpacking Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
2, 3 or 4 Person Tent --   $5   $8 $12 $16
2 & 3-Person Backpacking Tent --   $10   $14 $16 $20

Sleeping Bag

--   $3   $7 $6  $12
Sleeping Pad -- $2   $5 $4   $7
Headlamp   $2 $4 $4   $6
Water Purifier   $6 $8 $12 $16
Inflatable Sleeping Pad -- $3   $6 $6   $12
Backpack (external or internal frame) -- $5   $9 $9  $15
Portage Pack, Granite Gear -- $5   $9 $9  $15
Portage Pack, Traditional -- $4   $8 $8  $14
2 Burner Base Camp Stove -- $5   $9 $9  $15
1 Burner Back Packer Stove -- $3    $7 $5  $7
Coleman Lantern -- $3    $7 $5  $7
12 piece dining set -- $3    $7 $5  $7
6 piece mess kit -- $3    $7 $5  $7
Family Cook Set -- $6   $8 $8   $10
1 qt. Fuel Bottle, filled -- $2   $2  
54 qt. Cooler -- $6   $8 $8  $10
16 qt. Cooler -- $4 $6 $8  $10
Polyethylene tarp --  $3 $4 $4 $6
Tent Info

2 Person Tents

Sierra Design Orion AST
 
Floor Area: 33 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz.
Packed Size: 6.5 in. x 24 in.
Packed Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz.
Sierra Designs Orion AST Sierra Designs Orion AST
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 2

Floor Area: 29 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 4 lbs. 3 oz.
Packed Size: 8 in x 19 in.
Packed Weight: 4 lbs. 10 oz.
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 2-Person 3-Season Tent One Color, One Size
Big Agnes Parkview 2

Floor Area: 36.25 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz.
Packed Size: 8 in x 20 in.
Packed Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz.
Big Agnes Parkview 2 Tent

3 Person Tents

Sierra Design Comet 3

Floor Area:  50 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Packed Size: 24 in x 7 in.
Packed Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz
Sierra Designs Comet <b><b><b><b><b><b>Tent</b></b></b></b></b></b> 3-Person, 3-Season  
Sierra Design Sirius 3

Floor Area:  41 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 4 lbs. 11 oz.
Packed Size: 23 in x 6 in.
Packed Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz
Sierra Design Sirius 3
Sierra Design Orion 3 AST

Floor Area:  44 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz.
Packed Size: 6.5 in x 24 in.
Packed Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz

Sierra Designs Orion 3 AST 3 Season tent

Sierra Designs Orion 3 AST tent; tent with fly

Sierra Designs Orion 3 AST tent; floor diagram

 
Big Agnes Parkview 3

Floor Area:  50 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz.
Packed Size: 9 in x 20 in.
Packed Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz
Big Agnes Parkview 3 Tent - 3-Person 3-Season
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3

Floor Area:  44 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 5 lbs.
Packed Size: 8 in x 22 in.
Packed Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3-Person 3-Season Tent

4 Person Tents

Sierra Design Bedouin 4

Floor Area:  61 sq. ft.
Trail Weight: 12 lbs. 15 oz
Packed Size: 26 in x 10 in.
Packed Weight: 13 lbs. 8 oz
Sierra Design Bedouin 4 Sierra Design Bedouin 4
   
Picnic Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Tennis Racquet $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $6
Baseball Bases $3   $4 $4   $6
Ladder Golf $5   $8 $8   $11 $14  $20
Bocci Ball $4   $6 $6   $8 $10  $15
Frisbee Golf Disc Catchers
Frisbee (Ultimate) $1   $2 $3   $4 $3   $4
Frisbee with cones $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $5
Canopy Tent (14' X 20') $20   $25 $25   $30 $40   $50
Winter Gear Daily
(returned same day)		 Overnight
(returned next day)		 Weekend
(3 Days)
Cross Country Skis $4   $6 $6   $8 $10  $15
Airboard $5   $8 $8   $11 $14  $20
             
Snowshoes $4   $6 $6   $8 $12 $15
Sled / Inner Tube $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $5
Toboggan (5 person) $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $6
Ice Skates (figure & hockey) $2   $3 $3   $4 $4   $5
Non-Profit Group Rates
 The OC is committed to helping groups enjoy the outdoors. We have special rates for non-profit group rentals. Call Nathan Barnhart at 785-6530 for more information.
Parking
 Parking is a premium on UW-L's campus and the parking lots are regularly patrolled by University Police. We have two parking options for customers renting, reserving or picking up gear. 1) University Police have recently added 2 short term parking meters near the entrance of the REC. Bring a quarter! 2) Park near the OC's boat and trailer storage area.
copyright 2007 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Recreational Sports Department
contact nathan barnhart with comments
last updated5/24/2007 :