I was really excited to purchase a merino wool pullover from East Slope Outfitters in Big Sky Town Center. It was performing well, so I went back the next day and purchased a second one. Unfortunately, the first pullover started developing pulls almost immediately. One particularly long pull in the front snagged on something as minor as my cuticle--something that shouldn't even be possible. I also noticed additional pulls on the back, even though I had been careful with it. When I went into the store to discuss the issue, an employee was empathetic and directed me to the manager. However, the manager--a brunette helping a customer with ski goggles--was completely dismissive. When I explained the situation, she responded with, "Oh, it must have pulled on something." I acknowledged that it caught on my nail, but I was shocked that such an expensive pullover would be so fragile. Rather than offering any assistance or even engaging in a conversation about product quality, she quickly shut it down, saying they couldn't do anything since I had already had it for a few days. For a store selling high-end outdoor gear, I expected better durability and customer support. Spending around $130, I at least hoped for a discussion about quality assurance or a possible exchange. Instead, I was met with indifference. It felt like they cater more to tourists passing through than to customers who actually care about their purchases. If you're looking for durable gear from a store that stands behind its products, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

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Best ski shop I've ever been to. My snowboard had a gash in the sidewall and a broken edge. They told me they couldn't guarantee a repair would hold (I appreciated the honesty), but they were willing to try, and for a very fair price. When I picked up the board, they had not only performed the previously discussed repairs, but they also did a bunch of p-tex work on the base and a wax, and still charged me the previously agreed upon price. I'll definitely be back here next time I need tuning work done. read more

Staff was super helpful and friendly. Came in to size my 3 yr old, my husband and myself for ski gear. I have never skied and I had 0 idea of what we needed etc. The guys were all super helpful, friendly and comforting about what to expect! Great rate for rentals! I returned some gear early and was refunded for unused days which is soooo amazing. 1000% kn customer service. Highly suggest coming to East Slope for all your snow rentals. They have ski, snowboard, and shoeing and other things for rent! They also have tons of cute clothes for sale! Definitely stop in here! read more

This ski shop is located in the town center in Big Sky. This shop carries anything you can need for a true Big Sky experience. From ski supplies, rentals and clothing to chic winter clothing or Big Sky branded gifts, this store has it all. Coats, gloves, hats, etc. You could assemble an entire wardrobe here for every winter Montana need. Even if you don't need ski rentals, you can still find a wonderful assortment of Big Sky gifts to take home. I purchased my brother a nice Big Sky designed hat, my dad purchased a classy collared sweatshirt and I purchased a fur vest. If I lived locally, I'd probably shop here all the time for more beautiful wardrobe pieces! The store is super well-organized, spotlessly clean and carries a diverse range of inclusive sizes. The staff go above and beyond to be helpful, even offering to bring you alternative options to your dressing room. In general, this stop is a buzzing shop in Big Sky worth visiting! read more

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Super friendly people, great service and support. We booked 1/2 day guided fly fishing through them and our guide was amazing. Loved shopping in the store several times during our stay. Olivia was very helpful with everything we needed! read more

Easy and expert service. I rented skis in about 10 min and loved what's I had. Added an extra day without a quick call. Hard to beat with convince and professionalism. read more

The guys working at rental/tuning were awesome and super helpful. Prices were also very reasonable. Thanks!

Great ski rental experience. Researched online, and ESO had the best prices, plus reviews of great equipment and service. All true! We walked in, and with no hassle, got ski rentals for family of 4 for 3 days for $19.80/adults, $9.90/kids per day (we paid for an extra day to get them non-consecutive). They also have a good assortment of ski clothes and accessories in a range of prices -- we picked up a nice pair of goggles for dad, new ski pants for one of the kids, and stopped by later in the week for a new pair of ski pants for me. They also rent ice skates for $5/day. We were here 4 times over our 1-week stay, to pick up/drop off skis, and pick up/drop off ice skates, and always had a great experience. The owner, Dave is the real deal. He was even trout fishing in the river several days during the snowy 5 degree Christmas week weather. On top of that, he (and the rest of the staff) was always friendly, down-to-earth, and treated us well. Tip: Check out the sales rack outside - 40% off certain ski pants, jackets and sweaters. They had a nice pair of Columbia women's ski pants, regularly $100, just $60 - and, of course, no sales tax in MT! They have a few beautiful local paintings for viewing/sale, too. Really friendly service; best prices around, and great equipment. Definitely recommend! read more

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Great products, high quality, good prices, etc. really cool stickers to take home and give to friends. Also, the staff is so nice! The guy who works the register is so bubbly and fun. It's always a pleasure. read more

This ski shop has a wonderful assortment of clothing. Prices are very reasonable for a resort town. The airline lost my luggage and they were able to set me up with a full set of top end ski equipment including jacket and ski pants to rent for the day. Everything was new and top quality. I liked it better than my own equipment. The staff were very helpful and friendly. They spent time to ensure everything for well and I was comfortable. They saved my trip and I got into some excellent snow, perfectly timed right after a storm. read more

We rented skis and a snowboard during our week of skiing and couldn't have been happier with the service and prices. The owner of our condo rental told us this is their go-to ski store. We shopped around and East Slope is one of the cheapest if not the cheapest in the area. We showed up in the morning and were outfitted and on our way to the mountain in a jiffy. After the first day, we came back to exchange one of our party's skis for a shorter pair, no problem. A couple of days later, we swapped skiis for snowboard and again it was smooth. We'll be back. read more

Awesome place to rent fly fishing gear and licenses. Month was super helpful, patient and kind. He knew what they were doing!! He hooked us up with everything we needed for fishing and told us some places to go. He provided us with extra flies and knew which ones were popular right now with the fish. Best customer service!! We caught 5 trout total! read more

These guys are awesome! Great service, price was unbeatable, equipment was in excellent shape. Will be back next time we are in Big Sky. Thanks! read more

Came in to get rentals for my family for a few days. The dude from the great scarlet and gray state of Ohio who was awesome and super helpful. The gear was high quality and in good condition. The prices were very reasonable as well. They even let us switch from snowboard to skis on our last day without an up charge. Will definitely be recommending this place to other friends and family who visit Big Sky. read more

East Slope Outdoors - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

I wanted to thank everyone at East Coast for helping us with our ski rental. They were very kind and patient and did a great job fitting the skis for my family. The prices were fair and we all had a great time. We also went back a couple of days later to buy Yaks so we could walk in the snow and ice. Thank you! read more

I remember doing the research my first year visiting Big Sky, and East Slope had the best rates in town for ski rentals. I still think they do, but I come here for the great service. They recently moved to their more central location, which is convenient. I've tried other stores, but I'll be sticking to East Slope in the future. read more

Since when does a half-day guide service equal only three hours? We came off of a brunch for a wedding, and came to the shop at 1 o'clock. The guy didn't get us on the river till well past two. Then he said he had another appointment at 6 o'clock. What? There are selling 3 1/2 days per day? Guide was knowledgeable and put us on fish. But it was far too short for a half-day fee. We felt like we were treated as tourists. Which I guess is what we were but... read more

The staff was EXTREMELY helpful, professional and friendly. While we were getting fitted, we overheard someone asking about their rates and he was very disappointed that he had already rented from another outfitter...which was much more money. They have the best gear at the best price in the area. Don't look further! read more

My friend and I went on a trip with Marcus from East slope and it was a blast. It was my first real fly fishing trip and Marcus knows what he is doing.( he even caught a fish during the demo cast). He gave us options of how to catch fish. Even bet me his job I would catch a fish in certain pools. I would recommend going on this trip. Kick @$$ dude. Thanks for the trip. read more

killer tune for an awesome price. went way above and beyond my expectations. don't write reviews ever, but this one deserves it

This place has the best prices in town, good selection and all staff is great, very helpful and accommodating

One of, if not THE best ski rental experience I've ever had. Went to Big Sky with 4 buddies and we all needed rentals; not only did all 5 of us get hooked up with perfect skis for our individual needs, but the staff did so in a fun, fast and knowledgeable way. They were also really cool about letting us switch up skis whenever we wanted and didn't hassle us about small scratches and dings the skis got along the way. Not to mention the fact that they're the cheapest option for ski rentals I came across in the area. When I go back to Big Sky, I'll be sure to rent from East Slope again. Cheers! read more

Nice local store with knowledgable staff. We got a great price on the multi-day ski package. Highly recommend.

I've been skiing for 45 years & this was the best, friendliest, & most helpful ski rental outfit I have ever rented from. I live in Virginia, but prefer Western skiing because it is so much better! I usually rent skis so that I don't have to lug them on the plane & will have more "up-to-date" equipment. ESO has excellent equipment. I LOVED the performance skis they fitted me with! I have had a chronic problem with medial malleolus (inside ankle bone) pain for YEARS!! I have complained to boot-fitters for years without any help. When I went to ESO, Jeff (red-headed) spent ~45 minutes with me, trying about 8 different pairs boots & evaluating my feet. I knew I was flat-footed which he diagnosed along with the fact that my ankles pronate (turn inward). He fitted me with a orthopedic insert for $50 - which I removed at the end of the rental & will use in future rentals --- MIRACLE!!! This ended YEARS of ankle pain. I wish someone had recommended this YEARS ago!!!!!!! Jeff gets 6+ out of 5 possible stars. He was incredibly patient, professional & determined to solve my problem!!!!! read more

My family had a great experience renting ski gear from East Slope. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. They have my recommendation because of their service and excellent prices. read more