Your safety matters to us!

We are incorporating CDC and local Health Department guidelines to keep our guests and employees safe. In addition, we are committed to the following:

Employees will wear face coverings and practice physical distancing protocols whenever possible.

All rental equipment will be sanitized prior to each usage. Our vehicles and physical locations will be thoroughly and frequently disinfected.

We’ve added limited and contact free fitting options to ensure maximum safety and peace of mind for both our guests and employees.

COVID-19 Operating Procedures

The procedures outlined below are designed to safeguard the health and safety of our guests and employees while providing the excellent customer service and outstanding ski and snowboard equipment that Black Tie is known for.

DISINFECTION: All tools, workstations, vehicles and shop surfaces are sanitized daily using an EPA-approved microbial disinfectant.

PRE-DELIVERY: All rental equipment (including, but not limited to, helmets, skis, snowboards, boots, and poles) is disinfected using an EPA-approved microbial disinfectant while wearing masks before being loaded into a sanitized delivery bag. The vehicle interior is sanitized daily and between any staff transitions.

AT DELIVERY: We wear masks to unload and deliver your rental equipment and adhere to social distancing guidelines through this process. Additionally, we sanitize any tools utilized for adjusting bindings, etc. and our paperless waiver system further minimizes contact. Our preference is to conduct fittings in an outdoor environment or open areas (lobby, foyer, garage) when possible. Enhanced procedures to provide limited or contact free boot-fittings are available based on the preference of our clientele. We ask that all guests wear masks throughout the entire fitting. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring their own face covering, but we can provide disposable masks for those in need.

AT PICK-UP: Our staff will wear masks and sanitize all returned rental equipment.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCREENINGS: We are requiring employees to check for  COVID symptoms before each shift and to stay home if they feel unwell. In addition, employees will undergo daily temperature checks at the start of each shift.

Other Important Notes:

We prefer cashless transactions. Gratuities for our delivery technicians can be added to your credit card.

Email us at info@blacktieskis.com or call 866.360.6433 if you have any additional questions about our COVID-19 prevention procedures.

Cancellation Policy

We also understand the difficulty making decisions during these uncertain times and want you to feel confident in reserving your rental equipment. Black Tie will give a full refund to any guest who cancels their reservation more than 48 hours in advance. Guests who need to adjust their reservations within 48 hours, please reach out to the location you booked with directly.

We remain committed to delivering the same high quality of service, while doing our part to keep our guests, employees, and communities safe. We can’t wait to see you on the slopes!

Local Recommendations in Banff

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Local Biking Trails

Bow Valley Parkway

From 2022 to 2030, Banff National Park offers cycling along the eastern 17 km section of the Bow Valley Parkway. This offer includes restricting public vehicles in the spring and the fall on the Bow Valley Parkway to allow cyclists the opportunity to travel the scenic parkway without vehicle traffic. Learn more here.

Sundance Canyon Trail

This paved trail is perfect for families with kids and bike trailers as it winds along the Bow River and climbs gently to the Sundance Canyon picnic area where you can explore a lovely creekside hiking trail. To experience the canyon, bring a bike lock. Learn more here.

Golf Course Loop

A bicycle ride around the golf course loop begins with an inspired start below the cascading waters of Bow Falls. From here, the route crosses just about every type of mountain scenery in only 5 km. Wave to golfers on the greens before rolling smoothly into the sun-dappled forest. The slopes of Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain watch over riders as the road turns and the Bow River suddenly appears. The chirping of grey jays in the woods is replaced by the chatter of dippers swooping along the bubbling edges of the Bow in a display of Mother Nature’s finest. Learn more here.

Legacy Trail

Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies on this cycle from Banff to Canmore. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, this 22km journey meanders through lush forests, and along sparkling rivers, offering towering mountain views at every turn.

Ideal for cyclists of all abilities this paved trail is easy to navigate and if you’re worried about your stamina, you can rent an e-bike to help you out. Bike one way and catch Roam Transit back to Banff or bike it in both directions (44 kms round trip). Learn more here.

Local Lakes for Paddling

Johnson Lake

By Canadian Rockies standards, Johnson Lake could be considered a small lake. Of course, around here, standards are rather high. Johnson Lake has the “warmest” water of the lakes around Banff and is a picturesque playground for paddling adventurers. With the sun shining down on your shoulders and radiating off the ripples in the water, it’s delightfully tempting to dip a toe (or maybe more) into the refreshing alpine water. Pause for a moment in the middle of the lake and lookup for a unique angle of Cascade Mountain watching over the surroundings. Learn more here.

Vermillion Lakes

Winding waterways lead from Banff’s canoe dock through a forest so lush it almost feels like an alpine jungle. As you paddle past leafy trees and swaying grasses, the channels of 40 Mile Creek and Echo Creek give way to an expansive body of water – the first of the three Vermilion Lakes. Paddle through the marsh grass and watch the reeds part before you as your canoe, kayak or SUP glides silently across the water’s surface. Cruise along the lake below Mount Rundle, an exquisite representation of how the Rockies grew from the earth millennia ago. Learn more here.

Two-Jack Lake

Paddle enthusiasts and apprentices alike are drawn to the calm waters of Two Jack Lake. With a tranquil canal and little coves sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds, it only takes a few moments on the shores of Two Jack to understand why it’s one of Banff’s favourite canoe, kayak and SUPing locales. Learn more here.

Local Recommendations in Banff

Local Biking Trails

Bow Valley Parkway

Sundance Canyon Trail

Golf Course Loop

Legacy Trail

Local Lakes for Paddling

Johnson Lake

Vermillion Lakes

Two-Jack Lake

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