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!!!

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.

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.

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!

They did an exceptional complete grind, tune and wax on my Atomic SL race skis. I'll be back.read more

Incredible tunes! I started going here once I started to see how busy they are. Great service and…read morestaff, and the machines they use are apparently extremely advanced. The prices are still as reasonable - if not more - than others in Vail and Beaver Creek. I was helped by Jason and Jonathan and they were super nice, very helpful, and knowledgeable. I know bring all my family's equipment here.

We have been coming here for many years now and the value we get for our money is great. Check…read morein/check out is very easy, and the staff is knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. Location is great with just minutes to the lifts. Without getting much into detail I had two small requests/issues and both were solved in my best interest without any hesitation. The only thing I'd mention is that "Demo Ski" is supposed to be the "latest equipment you can get for that season" yet the guy said I got the same ski as last year. Don't get me wrong, I loved those ski yet they are not the latest, they are last year's latest. So that makes me wonder if it should not be priced at "Premium" instead of "Demo". Anyways, next year I'll ask.

Our experience was horrible. The man helping us in a Hawaiian shirt was incredibly condescending…read more When I notified that my boot broke he looked at me and said "things break that's just how that goes." The experience from start to finish was horrible- when we walked in the same man looked at us and said "so you need to scan the QR code and wait outside, clearly you didn't know" I get having a bad day but this was crazy. He was yelling at his employees too. It's so easy to be kind and he wasn't

Decided to invest in a pair of custom boots, having cold and achy feet certainly kills the time on…read morethe mountain! Boot mechanics did not disappoint. I made an appointment and the knowledgeable sales associate took the time to explain the process and get me fitted up right. We tried several pairs of boots before landing on my final choice. He then created the custom insole and installed in boot heaters. I walked out 2 hours later with my very own boots built for me. Process was smooth and seamless. Now I have happy feet on the slopes!

Barry put on a masterclass of boot fitting. I had gone to five different shops who didn't know how…read moreto alleviate my foot issues, and Barry took initiative right away with in depth foot orthopedic knowledge.

Charter Sports is in the lobby of Christie Lodge, and they are a small, but well stocked, sports…read morestore with all of your winter needs. They do rentals, and have plenty of clothing, but they also carry those last minute gift ideas. This last trip we had a lot of snow one day and our boards were running a little slow. We dropped off our boards at Charter Sports to get waxed for $35, and it was ready the next morning when they opened at 8am. In all they are a pretty safe bet for some basic winter sports needs.

Courteous and professional! I can't say enough about this first rate business. Quality equipment…read moreand quality service. Thank you

Jim Zitting was so incredible! I had just bought new skis/boots and the boots didn't fit well and I…read morecouldn't seem to control the skis. Jim saved the day. I went from having a miserable skiing experience to a fantastic one, once he set me up with the right sized equipment for me. He was funny, positive, and a great person to do business with!

From the owner: Book in Ski Rentals in Advance and Save up to 20%! Order online and pick up slopeside.read more

Gavin Collingwood did a fabulous job for us in Beaver Creek…read more He was very knowledgable and made sure we had the right rental equipment so we had the best ski trip ever! You are very lucky to have such a great employee. He deserves a raise and promotion. Thank you, Gavin!

I have been a big fan of these guys for years, but we had a rough week with them. I'm hosting 12…read moredifferent guests across a 12-day period and sent them all to Base Mountain Sports because of their good prices, great staff and flexible pick-ups across their four locations. On two different mornings, I got our guests up early to go to the Avon Wyndham location to get skis, boots and poles... and no one was there. We went twice both mornings between 8:15 and 9:00 (posted opening hours are 8:00)... and lights were out with no indication if anyone was ever coming in that day. That's a rough way to start your day and adds time by having to go to another location and then argue with staff to honor the lower Wyndham location prices now that we had to pick up in Beaver Creek Village or Lionshead. One morning, I spoke to a manager at Lionshead who took the feedback seriously and even reported back to me at the end of that day that he'd gone to the Wyndham location to check things out -- and I appreciated that. Hoping you can figure out the start time issues because we've traditionally gotten good service from these folks.