We got 5 star service with our last minute rental. The staff was waiting for us to size us and load…read moreour skis in our car for us. They went over the entire sizing process with us and took the time to make sure everything fit perfectly. Even allowed a ski return the next day! 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: We are a full-service ski and snowboard shop. From tune-ups to new equipment we can meet your…read moreneeds. We also have a well-stocked rental shop for both season and daily rentals.

For an east coast mountain, this place is awesome! The slopes are well groomed, wide, and super fun…read moreto ride down. The 2-4 person lifts are definitely on the older side, but they work just fine and get the job done. There are various spots to grab food and drinks throughout the slopes without having to go back to the pavilion, which is super convenient! The parking is a bit of a mess, but I fully expected this on a Saturday with nice weather, so it is what it is! The staff is efficient (somewhat crass but... I get it because they're working with the public) and they all know what they're doing. This was my first trip here and I will absolutely be back! I was very pleasantly surprised overall.

I've mostly only skied in Colorado and Cali, so my expectations for Virginia were pretty low…read more However, I was pleasantly surprised! The snow was decent for here- not too icy or slushy. The lines moved quick. Parking was easy. There's a couple spots to grab lunch/drinks. I'm glad I bought a 4-pack of lift tickets. Based on how my first day went, they'll definitely all get used this season. I recommend checking out!

Freestyle sells gear and clothing for snow sports…read more Every fall at the start of the ski season they have a big swap sale. Over the course of a week, the shop will buy used gear from individuals. That weekend, they will sell the used gear under an outdoor tent. It is possible to get skis with bindings, boots and poles all in used but good condition for under $150. This is a very good price. They charge $30 for calibration. If you leave your skis/snowboard for calibration or a tune-up, you can pick them up in two weeks. You can pay extra for rush service. In terms of new gear, I couldn't find a good helmet on sale. Also, there seemed to be only one cashier for the very long checkout line at the swap sale. The place is way out on Route 29 and therefore not bicycle-accessible. Otherwise, I have no complaints. All the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and patient. They also do season rentals here and at their Wintergreen location. Rentals are about $150 for the season, but why rent when you can buy a better-quality pair to own for the same price? If you're going to the swap, here are some words of advice: 1. Get there early. This year they opened at 9am on Saturday but there were people lining up at 8:15. It's a mad rush when they open the gate. 2. Get your foot measured in advance. That way, you won't waste valuable time getting measured while your competition is snapping up all the good boots. Ski boot sizes, snowboard boot sizes, and regular shoe sizes are all different. 3. If you need boots and skis, head for the boots first. It's important to get the most comfortable boots possible, since you're going to be zooming down mountains in them for hours. 4. Bring cash or check. No cards accepted at the swap. Other than this payment policy, this business is worthy of five stars.

This place is MUCH better than Function4Sports. That place is staffed by a bunch of loosers. And…read moretheir return policy is INSANE. This place on the other hand has a helpful, friendly staff treating pros and noobs equally. Their prices are reasonable. And they have great products. They've got a customer for life.

I've been coming back to this shop 5-6 years, the owner is friendly and cooper behind the desk is…read moreon point. People complaining in their reviews are simply high maintenance in my opinion. Great staff, great deals, great service......it's a rental shop y'all, lots of wear and tear on stuff....for $30 a day? What a great deal! this week we rented 4 sets of skis/boots....was great. AM

Simple, easy process. Price is better than renting up on the mountain. Will definitely rent from in…read morethe future for our children again. Only downside is the parking, if you can go with an extra set of hands so you can drop the person off, circle around and pick them back up once finished.

Great and competent customer service. Nice selection in…read morestock too. Sunday hours are convenient for me.

Don't go. It seems to be closed down. The business is closed. Website is down and the phone number…read moreis out of service.

If you can, rent your skis off the mountain or get the insurance. These shysters will try to cheat…read moreyou otherwise. I rode for a day and a half on nothing but snow and ice. I never took them off course, never did jumps, never went over rocks or sticks. When I returned them, they asked if I bought the insurance and when I said no, they blamed me for two gashes on the skis. If those gashes came from me, then their skis are soft and you shouldn't rent from them anyway. But I'm certain they weren't. There is absolutely nothing I rode over that could have caused that. I should have just walked out but instead paid their ridiculous fee. But lesson learned. Not getting my skis from them again and since they are the main shop in town, I suggest you get your skis out of town (I never had problems with the shop at the bottom of the mountain, but they are connected).

Just rented skis and poles (I have my own boots) for two days and was very happy. I was assisted…read moreby Levi, who was really knowledgeable about the skis and was able to match them to my ability (advanced Intermediate), performance goals (agile in turns but stiff and secure on ice), and the demands of the mountain given current conditions. Not surprisingly, I ended up on their Demo skis (I am very demanding), but those were still cheaper than even the regular sport skis at the Snowshoe rental places -- and significantly cheaper ($17/day) than Demo skis would have been at Snowshoe. They put a fresh coat of wax on them before giving them to me -- a very nice touch (and much appreciated). I recommend reserving your skis 24 hours in advance online to get the 10% discount. Don't worry about which level of ski to rent (regular, sport, or demo) as they will apply the discount to whatever level of ski you end up with. The store is located on the mountain near the Silver Creek ski area which is about 2.6 miles from the main Villiage Ski areas (and where night skiing occurs). We picked up the skis by car when we first arrived the evening before at no extra charge, but it is also accessible via the snowshoe bus. Note: While writing this I read a negative review from last year regarding insurance. I did not get insurance, and noone mentioned anything when I returned the skis with several course-of-skiing gouges/scratches on the bottoms from ice and rocks on the slopes from grooming so perhaps last year was a one-off. You should not have to pay for damage from normal on-piste skiing.

I like both Ski Barns on the mountain. Prices are fair. If you complain about the price don't t…read morewait to get on the mountain to make a major purchase. Stopped in today for a full tune on my skis. I had purchased them used online, so I figured I'd get them tuned. The guy said they were in good shape and that I'd be wasting my money. Basically told me to keep riding them. When you are ready to hand over money and a business tells you that it isn't necessary, that is good service. I'll keep going back.

People beware. We…read morehave not been there in a few years and we rented snowboards and skis. started out slow with no one really acknowledging we were there and they were very slow get to us and fit the boards.. Then when checking out they ran one of my cards where it was around a thousand dollars. We came back and returned our snowboards and skis then the manager told us our payment did not go thru. So we gave another card cause it did not show on the card since the reception was very bad im guessing. So we paid and left and a day Later we noticed they charged my one card along with my other card twice. So they owed me almost two thousand dollars. Called four times in two days and the response was none and the last response was they are too busy to talk. So at this point they are stealing from me and not responding. So buyers beware as we will never be back to them nor will any of our other family and friends. Horrible experience.

We were looking for a place to snowshoe and the employees of this store made the time to give us…read moredirections on the map for where to go. We loved our Gauley Basin hike and appreciate the time the staff made for us, even when we weren't coming in for a purchase. Thankyou!

High quality rental equipment offered. Staff was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.read more

We love these guys! I'll never rent anywhere else. Customer service SO good they even honored a…read morevoucher we'd lost/forgotten for years!

A sister store to the outdoor triumvirate of Elk River businesses at the Elk River Touring Center…read morein Slatyfork and the Elk River Snowboards and Skis at the new Soaring Eagle Lodge, this store has an efficient and courteous staff, a world of snowboards, skis, ski blades, and a great selection of contemporary clothes and accessories. The rates are definitely lower than at the Snowshoe Village. In addition, clients may make reservations for, and obtain information on, the many Elk River outdoor adventures in the area.