We believe in the value of outdoor exploration and encourage you to get outside as much as possible. Which is why we offer a full-service gear rental and have an on-campus community bike shop. Both will provide you the tools and gear you need to get outside.
We also have an on-campus ReUse room where you can find everything from gear to household items, all second-hand and free.
Since the mid-1990’s, Northland’s Sunshine Community Bike Shop has served as a hub for bike enthusiasts. The shop has tools, parts, and plenty of advice to offer to anyone who wants to repair their bike or build a bike from scratch. If you are interested in learning the ABC’s of bike repair, you are welcome and encouraged to volunteer alongside our work-study students who manage the shoppe. Thinking about not bringing your own bike to campus this year? Consider adopting one of our thirty rental bikes for a semester or two! See MyNorthland for current hours. More information is available on Facebook.
The Northland College Outpost rents personal outdoor recreational equipment to Northland students, staff, and faculty. From tents to trowels, canoes to Coleman stoves, and backpacks to bear ropes, we have outdoor gear options for every season and most outdoor pursuits. The Outpost is located first floor of the Sigurd Olson Institute (campus map). See MyNorthland for current hours. You can reach outpost staff at 715-682-1265 or via email.
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