Piragis Northwoods Outfitters
Boundary Waters Canoe Trips
105 North Central Avenue
Ely, Minnesota 55731
info@piragis.com
1-800-223-6565


Why we do what we do:
Art in the Boundary Waters Guided Canoe Trip with artist Brent Spink
These Forms must be filled out for each trip:

Reservation Form

Medical Form

Participation Agreement



Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.

Winter Camping Gear Rentals and Guide Service

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.


Winter is wilderness at its most wonderful; its most wild. Experience the towering pines laden with snow, the thundering groans of the frozen lakes, the secretive tracks and trails of wildlife, the thrill of skiing. At Piragis Northwoods Company we rent winter gear and tents you can trust.

Detailed rates and information below:

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.

Adult Skis $25/day
Backcountry skis made for performance and mobility on and off trail.

Youth Skis $15/day
Full-performance x-country youth skis.

Kid’s Skis $10/day
Try the little ones out early on the ski trails.

Adult Snowshoes $20/day
Our tried and true snowshoes with sizes to fit every adventurer. Crampons built in for good grip on ice too.

Youth Snowshoes $15/day
Lightweight, quality shoes made especially for youth.

Pulk Sled $20/day
Pack all your gear in a sled with a quality harness system. Pull it with ease as you snowshoe or ski to camp.

Wood Stove (medium or large) $25/day

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.

Keep your tent warmer than you do your house with our ultra-lightweight, packable wood stove.

Sleeping Bag (includes pads) $15/day
Winter rated bags proven to withstand all that Northern winter nights can throw at you.

Ice Auger $10/day
Drill holes, fish through the ice and catch dinner.

Ski Boots Only $10/day

Skis/Poles Only $15/day

Please email us with your gear and tent reservations today. Include the items you need, the number of days and dates for which you'll need the gear. Stop in at Piragis at 105 North Central Avenue in Ely if you want to rent something spur of the moment. Call us anytime: 1-800-223-6565.

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.
Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.
Snowtrekker® Shortwall Hybrid Tent $40/day
18" shortwalls around tent base create more inside space. A breathable 6.5 oz. high thread count tight weave cotton duck treated with Sunforger™ Marine water repellent finish and flame retardency to CPAI - 84 standards.
Tent : 13 lbs, 4 oz. Frame: 4 lbs, 7.6 oz.
Total: 17 lbs, 11.6 oz.
8 feet x 11 feet, for 2 - 4 people

$40/day
Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.


Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.
Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.
Snowtrekker® Basecamp Tent $50/day
An enlarged version of the Snowtrekker® Hybrid where more space is desired. Perfect for hunting camps or large groups. With the 28" sidewall the Basecamp will accommodate 3 people on cots comfortably or 5 people on ground pads.
Tent : 17 lbs, 5.5 oz. Frame: 5 lbs, 15 oz.
Total: 23 lbs, 4.5 oz.
10 feet x 13 feet, for 3 - 5 people

$50/day

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.

“Are you CRAZY it’s frrreeeezzzing out there...”
We like to be comfortable wherever and WHENEVER we camp. Our lightweight winter canvas wall tents and ultralight packable woods stoves mean safety and comfort. There’s no reason to quit camping just because the temperature drops.

Traditional Winter Sports
Skiing, Snowshoeing, Fishing and Camping have long been practiced in northern climates. Explore the winter wilderness during a time of extreme beauty when snow blankets the ground and the stars shine bright. If you’ve never snowshoed or x-country skied, rent our equipment for a day trip and discover the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters in a whole new way!

Winter Camping Gear Outfitting.  Tents, sleeping bags, skis, snowshoes, stoves, pulk sleds, ice augers.

Take along a Wilderness Guide
Guide $200/day
Discover the tips and tricks of winter camping while enjoying the advantages of having a guide in camp. Stop in the store at 105 North Central Avenue or call today to make winter gear and tent reservations and
to plan your winter camping trip.

1-800-223-6565 ask for Michelle

Check out our selection of winter camping book titles online. More direct links to titles coming soon.


Please email us with your gear and tent reservations today. Include the items you need, the number of days and dates for which you'll need the gear. Stop in at Piragis at 105 North Central Avenue in Ely if you want to rent something spur of the moment. Call us anytime: 1-800-223-6565.




We sell our rental gear, tents and stoves at the end of each season. Email us to reserve a pair of snowshoes, skis, a stove or tent. We discount our rental inventory to give you a good deal and this allows you to get experienced gear and save. Next year we'll have new gear to rent out again. Rental gear will be sold when we cease to have good snow and ice cover next Spring.