Rarely do I post a negative review. It's hard being a business owner. For this situation I make an…read more exception. We have shopped her for over fifteen years. At first a as a frequent visitor and now as a part time resident of Vail Valley. Last week we stopped in and I bought a pair of hiking boots and my wife picked up a few things. Without looking closely at them except for size we walked out. Once home the $80.00 sweater had a spot on it. (Inexpensive item but it was cute). When we tried to return it exchange the young salesman with a beard said my wife had worn it even though it had the tag still on it. He clearly stated she was a liar and nothing could be done. We emailed the owners Mike and Mary who know my wife by sight when they see her. No response so far. You decide if you want to shop at a store where the young employees are so poorly trained that they insult their customers. After many years and thousands of dollars, we will shop at home or on line for the things that we use to go out of our way to support local business. We will never set foot in this store again. Good bye Ptarmigan, hello Amazon!

This is a great outdoor sporting goods shop. Nice shoes, boots, clothing, and camping gear. Fair…read moreprices and a helpful staff.

Fred Groos is hands down the best bootfitter I have ever worked with. My family previously…read morepurchased three pairs of boots from a high-end bootfitting store in the Vail Valley, but I decided to try Sun & Ski--and I am so glad I did. Fred was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate. He listened carefully as I explained the pain I've experienced in ski boots for years--even those from expensive specialty shops. For the first time, I truly felt heard and understood. I have skied my entire life, starting at age four, and I had never known skiing without boot pain. Fred took the time to explore multiple solutions and never once rushed me. He genuinely cared about getting it right. Some shops don't seem to take female skiers seriously, but Fred absolutely did. I hadn't even planned to buy boots that day; I was just browsing. But thanks to Fred's expertise, I ended up purchasing the best boots I've ever owned. I literally cried when I skied in them--no pain and no break-in period. I had resigned myself to the idea that I'd need $1,500 custom boots forever, but Fred found the perfect pair for me for just $600, tax included. Because my experience was so incredible, I insisted my husband return the following weekend to buy his boots from Fred as well. Everyone at Sun & Ski is kind, knowledgeable, and treats customers with genuine care--better than I've ever been treated at far "fancier" stores. We will be buying our boots from Sun & Ski for life. Thank you, Fred. We appreciate you more than you know.

i'm leaving Sun and ski sports at 11:37 AM on Friday August 7, 2026. I had the worst experience…read morewhen I went into the store looking for a pair of waterproof boots, which would probably cost close to $200. I saw a pair of Solomons in my size on the sale rack and they were attached by a zip tie and a locked merchandise key. I asked a bald man who was working there. I'm not sure if he's the manager if he could unlock it and he said no you have to just try on one at a time and see if they work. I immediately left the store because I think this horrible customer service and this guy is an imbecile. I am a customer that lives in the Vail Valley and comes to the store for outerwear and he just lost me as a customer because I wanted to try on a pair of boots!!!???? he said that too many people walk out of there without paying so I have to be inconvenience because sun and ski sports cannot manage their loss prevention. Needless to say, I'll never be back and I'm heading all the way to Glenwood Springs to go to the REI where I have a membership. Don't go to the store. It's horrible.

these shoes are not worth the price! They are cheap china made and shipped from China shoes!…read more their ads makes them look like they are a US retailer and they are not. if for some reason the shoe doesn't fit, you foot the bill of shipping it back to China! I truly say: BUYER BEWARE!

Make sure you don't return or cancel your order. They don't return your money. They say they will…read morelook into and you never hear from th again. They don't have a phone number so you can't all them. It's over a month and a half and I still don't have my money back. Poor customer service. The worst I have ever dealt with. They don't even deserve one star.

Been coming to Avon on ski trips for years. Christy sports is a stop every year to check out their…read moregreat gear deal. My friends and family have rented for years. This year after ski day one I realized my foot was extremely uncomfortable. (Old dude with a bunion that's getting worse) I stopped in at Christy and Joe the boot specialist was super. He offered to punch out my boot while I waited but also let me try on some new boots for comparison. We decided to punch out my shell and after a short wait to let it cool off after heated adjustment I was back on the slopes. World class service without high pressure sales.

What a place to find pros that can help fit a very difficult foot with new ski boots. Having gone…read morethrough many new boot experiences over the past 60 yrs of skiing, I usually dread the new boot experience. Head to Christy Sports in Avon. I really wan prepared to spend hours and hours of pain, reheating, pain with a new boot. Leave it to the team at Christy's. I walked out in less than an hour with a customized fit using off the shelf boots. What a day!!!

My husband and I came here from a recommendation and were very pleased with the service and our…read moreski/snowboard rentals. The price was so much better than renting on the mountain with the epic discount! Will definitely rent from here in the future.

I bought boot heaters a few years ago. There have been problems. Kind people worked with me…read morethroughout the process (repeated failures). They were patient, everybody won. We are fortunate to have merchants like this in our community (not corporate). Thanks, Chris.

My husband did a guided float trip with VVA yesterday down the Eagle River. He had a great time and…read morecaught 10-12 fish which were immediately released. He really appreciated the ability to catch so many varieties of trout on a sunny day in Colorado.

I went fly fishing for the first time today with my husband and guided by John Martin. John took us…read moreto a beautiful location along Eagle River. John is highly knowledgeable but very humble and easy going. He was equally patient and kind, and a true pleasure to spend the morning with. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this place. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who really know their gear and outdoor…read morelifestyle. Whether you're looking for new skate equipment, quality used snow gear, or something fun for disc golf or biking, they've got you covered. Great pieces in excellent condition at very fair prices, and everything feels curated with great care. It's obvious they take pride in serving the Vail Valley community and helping people get outfitted for whatever adventure they're planning. If you're in Avon and need sporting goods, gear, or just want to browse, this shop is a must-visit.

Nearly always friendly, almost always informative. They help, guide, and fundamentally get to the…read morecrux of the topic with calm, easy going, and nice nature. I recommend highly this local company and staff.

Had a great winter experience renting skis for family. Staff were kind and went so far as to…read morediscount days that I didn't use the rentals while still having them on me.

This place was a disaster. They gave us absolutely no instructions on where to go, which means we…read moregot lost while going back into the town which had no bike path. Finally, we had to take a bus home which could only fit two out of the 4 bikes, go figure. If you want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere I recommend this company!

I hate leaving bad reviews- but buyers beware of ordering for shipping!…read more We ordered a a pair of skis and UPS delivered it in a box that was completely crushed and split open. I could see the skis before even opening the package. Of course I wanted to return it as I don't even know the condition/ how compromised the skis were. I immediately sent photos with delivery timestamps and regardless of how UPS shipped it- the way the company handled it was so rude. The Director of Operations called me the next morning and did not apologize once. He was so condescending and said he already discussed this with me via email. The packaging was so compromised that I couldn't even reuse it to ship the skis back safely- he asked me why I can't you just tape up the sides and ship it back. I kept trying to explain that I was nervous to returned expensive equipment in a completely damaged box- I wanted to ensure I got a refund and prevent further damage to their afraid these expensive skis he didn't care- so condescending and rude - No accountability. No ownership. No solution. Just deflection and attitude. If this is how they handle a straightforward shipping issue, imagine how they handle real problems. Ski equipment isn't cheap, and customers deserve better than being told to fix the company's mistake with a roll of tape. I'm shipping it back as is and if it's damaged further it's not my problem. I will not be ordering from them again, and I will not be recommending them to friends or fellow skiers. There are plenty of other retailers who value their customers & their equipment.

Nice enough but everything is old out of the way if you are not staying at the resort…read more The staff is super nice but they put me on skis that couldn't grip ice and almost killed me. The staff is extremely nice though and that makes a huge difference.