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    The Startingate

    3.8 (25 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Eileen C.

    Easy rental process! Mom and I rented skis and boots for one day at Magic Mountain. It was a total of $96.30 ($45 each + 7% Vermont state tax). Came in right when they opened at 8 am - the 2 guys there were very friendly and helpful. Also got to meet their sweet dog on the way out! Highly recommend if you need rental equipment for skiing!

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    7 years ago

    Amazing customer service! They carry the best brands and most beautiful clothing. Highly recommend it!!!

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    13 years ago

    We rented skis here yesterday with my friends. The guy who attended (the owner?) was nice and we were well served. Thanks.

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    Gary, the former owner who still works there boot fitting, very patiently worked with me and got me into great boots that fit like a glove.

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    Norse House Ski & Sport - Norse House, located at the base of Stratton Mountain

    Norse House Ski & Sport

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    I don't usually write reviews , but I left the store feeling unsettled and disrespected and felt it…read moreimportant to share. We were browsing for a new helmet, and the owner gave us very thorough information and time. After 20 minutes in we decided not to purchase the helmet due to budget, and discussed amongst ourselves potentially looking online. His helpful tone immediately switched and he became rude, accusing us of wasting his time. We never promised to purchase anything, we were just browsing and learning more about the gear! Our family has rented skis and snowboards from Norse House for years, unfortunately with a bad taste in our mouth now we will not be returning. A disheartening interaction!

    Rented skis on 1/30/26 for Friday and Saturday picked the skis up 11:am got to the mountain…read more(Stratton) and it was mostly closed except for one lift and the front runs. Decided not to spend on useless lift ticket on our way back to Manchester stopped at the shop to see if they can give us a credit or something and got a big fat NO. Saturday went to clip into my skis and they mis sized my bindings had to go to ski shop at mountain nice guy named Nick adjusted and confirmed they were adjusted and worked. When we returned the skis at end of day told the person we needed a credit for their error she said to speak to the owner he was either busy with a customer or did not want to be bothered.

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