Black Diamond Ski &amp; Cycles

*late review* A couple months ago, I had placed an online rental order for Epic Mountain Gear down…read morein Littleton, CO. Upon pickup, I was given the only board they had left which reached above my forehead. I am not an advanced snowboarder, by any means.. Luckily I was told I could possibly exchange my board for a smaller size at their sister rental company, Breeze Ski Rentals (base on availability). I contacted Breeze Ski Rentals the following morning and spoke to Leilani* (sp? I hope I got the name right), who advised me she has a couple board options that may be more fitting for me because the one I received was wayyyy too big. I showed up to the rental site and I waited maybe 5-10 mins in the big crowd before I was spotted by Leilani who addressed me by name!! Not sure how she knew it was even me!! She was great-- full of energy and very efficient! The exchange process so super smooth and seamless. I was with her for no more than 5 minutes before she had me out the door with an appropriate size board!! She let me know I can return the rental back to Epic Mountain Gear when I was done, which was a plus!! :) Thanks sooooo much, Leilani!! You're such a lifesaver. Your service was really impeccable!! [please provide her correct name if I was wrong so I can edit this, hahah]

Friendly service. Rentals. Gear adjustments. Clothing and accessories for sale too…read more One of the few stops on your way up to the mountain resorts. Shares space with a Starbucks as an added bonus! Most resorts you'll be visiting or staying at will have a similar rental and gear setup. Or you'll bring your own from home or back down in Denver. Customer service here is top notch and you won't feel rushed browsing or asking questions like at most resorts. In a pinch Breeze can get you a new pair of goggles or gloves and it's location means you won't pay out of the nose. Lots of gear for sale and you can reserve online for ease when you arrive. Maybe you forgot thick socks or a jacket? They can hook that up for you too. Don't forget sunscreen or sunglasses for those strong Colorado UV rays. They also offer a military discount which is pretty sweet. If you turn in gear early they'll refund the price difference too. Honest. Efficient. Friendly.

Thanks, Breeze Ski Rentals, for allowing me to exchange my snowboard rented from Epic Mountain Gear! :)

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Maison de Ski

4.6(84 reviews)

10.5 mi

Easy friendly did great job! We will go…read moreagain for ski tune up Thank you

Check this place out if your driving by on your way to a snow town. They've got all the things you…read moreneed to keep you warm and comfortable. We rented snow pants and were able to try them out right there pretty easily. The two guys working were very helpful and patient. They didn't have a lot for kids under 2 but other than that, I'm glad we found this place. Their rates are very reasonable as well!

Best selection of Demo Skis in the State

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Flying High

Exit 240 Ski & Bike Rental

4.8(28 reviews)

9.5 mi

Super efficient and convenient rental late in the season, when many of the other rental places had…read morealready shut down. Glad I discovered them, and we'll definitely use in the future!

Bart and Sally were very accommodating in getting us the right equipment quickly and with great…read moreservice all along the way. My boys (8 and 11) are beginners and they could tell the difference in the equipment compared to what they got at ski school at Loveland the day before! The Americano I got for the road was better than the big name coffee shops plus this place is super convenient right off of I-70 on the way to all the ski spots. They're open until 7PM so perfect for a day-trip rental if you're coming from Denver. We were staying locally in Idaho Springs so it was an added plus to support a local business.

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Epic Mountain Sports

4.4(61 reviews)

14.9 mi

We stopped in Epic to look for a part for a camelback. They had exactly what we needed, and the…read morestaff was very helpful. While he talked about camelbacks, I checked out the selection of women's clothing. So many cute options! Prices were reasonable for a mountain town.

Epic mountain sports has a great selection of outdoor gear, including shoes, clothing, and…read moreaccessories. I needed a new mouthpiece for my camel pack and they had exactly what I needed. The prices are very fair and the staff working were friendly and helpful. My girlfriend browsed the clothing while I was getting what I needed. If you need some outdoor gear when in Winter Park, check them out.

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Mountain Threads

4.9(37 reviews)

21.9 mi

Committed to satisfaction

Free parking

This is perhaps the easiest 5-star review I've written on Yelp... On a recent trip to Denver, we…read moredecided to do the ski thing for a day at Winter Park; hailing from Tennessee, you would correctly guess that we had no idea really what to do or get and how to prepare (outside of some help from ChatGPT). In our quest to find rental clothing, we came across Mountain Threads and Jared, and I am absolutely certain that it made our ski experience that much better. Jared was responsive, helpful, and kind - both on the phone and in person. He opened the shop early to accommodate our ski time - which was incredible - and $40 for all of the rental wear was a solid price. Easily a 10/10 - you won't go wrong here!

I wanted to spend a day skiing when visiting Denver, and the ski park I identified provided…read moreequipment but no warm weather gear. They recommended Mountain Threads, and I could not be more satisfied with the service I received. I called the day I arrived in town/the night before I was to ski. I spoke with Jared who was incredibly helpful in identifying the gear I needed. Further, Jared walked me through a timeline for leaving Denver, stopping by the shop to try on gear, and making it to my ski lesson on time. Throughout the process Jared was accommodating and generous with his insights. The price point was incredibly competitive - jacket, pants, goggles and gloves for $40. I believe a helmet could have been included, but the ski park included a helmet in their equipment package. I would recommend Mountain Threads without hesitation.

New Elite Women's Packages! Super stylish for your skiing and snowboard clothing rental needs!

Girls' outerwear package

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Columbine Ski & Sport

4.7(59 reviews)

19.6 mi

Saw the great reviews and was staying across the street anyway so I gave them a try. Not as sexy a…read moreshop as the big boys in town but the service at 8am on a Saturday was fast, efficient, and I was on my way with a great set of demo skis in 10 minutes at a fair price.

Go no further. Hands down the best price for ski gears. I spend many hours researching!!!!!…read more They were all great especially Kevin. He's very informative and nice. He worked with our group and we have kids!!!! Great personality. We reserved online but you don't have to. Online does offer a discount so definitely take advantage of it. Give them a try. You will thank me!!!

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Powder7

Locally owned & operated

I bought a ski jacket and a pair of ski boots here and had a great experience. The staff was…read moreknowledgeable and gave me practical advice that made choosing the right gear much easier. I'm very happy with both purchases and really appreciated the friendly, professional service.

I ordered some DPS Pagoda Tour skis by calling the store. The fellow who answered was super…read moreknowledgeable and got my order completed. I went to the store to have my boots adjusted and again the staff was great as was the technician. She came out and made sure everything looked perfect. Really great service. I would definitely use Powder 7 again.

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Harb Ski Systems

4.0(4 reviews)

6.2 mi

I travelled from Southern California to get my race boots fit. I went early in the season so they…read morewere very busy but Diana still spent 3.5 hours with me and my boots needed relatively minor adjustments. The cost for something like this would normally be over $1000 but was only 1/3rd of that! I just wish they adjusted backs too. The next day I went on the slopes to test them and I could barely get one run completed and my back, which was already inflamed from two previous days skiing, was on fire! Back at Mammoth I was at 7 days straight race training. The boots were great but my back was still mush. I will go back in the future but hopefully on better circumstances

Long time reader of Harold's books and watching DVD's. Attended many camps, ALL with great people…read moreand Harold/Diana and their staff are outstanding. Best boot fitters, bar none. Until you have seen them ski in person, you just cannot fully grasp the Harb Ski System. Drink the Kool-Aid!

Epic Mountain Gear - Frisco

4.4(81 reviews)

23.3 mi

Tim in Hardgoods - snowboards, skis, boots, bindings - he is your man! Super knowledgeable on all…read moreproducts, his goal is to guide you into the right product and solve all your problems and address your concerns. Super patient, and the best attitude. He's in high demand. Make an appointment with him! Vail - give him a raise!!!!

Not sure why things have changed so much at this shop in one year. It used to be a wonderful store,…read moreas noted in my review last year. Between an obnoxious rude manager arguing about why I had to pay for what I assumed was a free ebike checkup (bought it at Epic) last week and then waiting at the check out counter during a visit today for 10 minutes without a single employee even noticing I needed assistance, this isn't the quality experience Vail Resorts touts.Maybe the poor management is rubbing off on the employees....

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Clear Creek Outdoors

4.3(8 reviews)

9.6 mi

Great store with wide variety. Tommy is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for his…read moreclients. Can't wait to come back and visit the store again. Can't recommend highly enough.

Love this place. Great supply of just about anything you want or need, and a spectacular collection…read moreof flies. Prices are in line with the big places in Denver. Most prices on sporting goods are fixed anyway. They give locals a discount, which means that on a lot of things, it is the best price you will find anywhere.

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Cameron G.

138

11 years ago

We have been using Black Diamond Ski and Cycles for 6 straight years--every Spring Break snowboarding trip! Great great service, super equipment and excellent prices. Even tho the shop is small and can get crowded really easy, I will never go anywhere else when we snowboard at Loveland Ski Area. read more

Julianne P.

10 years ago

Tom was excellent! We were two families coming in from Chicago to ski Vail and Beaver Creek and found his shop and expertise to be just right. We had a couple hiccups with one of the snow boards, and he was more than willing to accommodate our needs. I highly recommend this family owned shop!! read more

Evan R.

9 months ago

cheapest rentals in the state!!!! Very kind gentleman and provided us with great service!

Ed H.

9 years ago

Open sign and no one there!!!!!

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