If you need information about gear rentals, accommodations or restaurants, however, the site falls short when compared with the information provided by other sites.

Wark had enough money in that Bank of America account to cover the gear rental when Vito Bonner called to validate the check.

You'll pay A$140 for a two-tank dive, including picnic (add an extra A$20 for gear rental).

For gear rental, guides and tips on hiking and climbing, Kadlagan Outdoor Shop & Climbing Wall is the place to go.

A quick-start package, including a lesson, gear rental and a day pass, costs $38.50, and seriously interested climbers can buy three-month, six-month or yearlong memberships.

I Map Situated under a health food store, this centrally located kayak shop offers gear rental and lots of advice about the area's whitewater from laid-back, amiable staff.

The course is $800, including gear rental but not travel and accommodations (813-780-8961; www.baserigs.com).

Summit West is the main area of the Summit; it's for beginners and families and has gear rentals and the most developed lodge and dining facilities.

Rental customers often required tape stock along with their gear rentals.

B Map Vail's top cross-country skiing resource offers lessons and gear rental for aspiring nordic skiiers.