Monod Sports has been on Banff Ave since 1949 and the institutional knowledge built up over that time is the primary reason to shop here rather than at the chain outdoor retailers. The selection skews toward technical mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and serious alpine gear rather than casual outdoor apparel.
The boot fitting service for ski and mountaineering boots is done by staff who understand the difference between a comfortable boot and a boot that performs correctly. The ice axe, crampon, and technical hardware selection is the best in Banff.
If you are doing anything more serious than front-country hiking, Monod is where to start the conversation about gear.
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