Such a fan of this local, family-owned store. The owners and staff are friendly, eager to help, and their rates are very fair. I came for the first time in February for snowboard rentals and had a great experience with the staff. This past weekend, my friends and I rented e-bikes from their new location on 4th St. (located in Hotel Indigo in Silverthorne) and had a blast riding around Dillon Reservoir and Frisco. The e-bikes were high-quality, comfortable, and lasted over 25 miles! Couldn't recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back!! read more

This is our go to spot for season long rentals. We would rent per trip in the past and pay out the nose at other shops. Now we rent for the whole year and pay half as much for one trip. The service is amazing and there is a great selection of rentals and gear. Oh, dint forget to pet the friendly shop dog. It is just above the outlet shops in Silverthorne. The shop isn't big, but there are plenty of coats, gloves and accessories to pick from. This year the kids package is just under $200 for sport skis. You will be pleasantly surprised by no waiting or hoards of resort crowds while getting your gear. read more

Demo selection was pretty limited and not much better priced than renting on the mountain would be.

What can I say but the best of the best deal in town when it comes to getting your lift passes.. Super fast friendly service, good selection of gear and apparel... Definitely will be back... read more

I would give more than five stars if I could. We did seasonal rentals for four people and the customer service was amazing. During the season we went back a few times to make some minor changes with no hassle whatsoever. We truly appreciate Casey and his team as they knew what they were doing and were always responsive to our needs. read more

awesome customer service and great prices. Will definitely be returning!!! Recommend to all my friends and family!!

We had a very good experience with these folks. We booked rentals for our kids here based on good reviews and proximity to our lodging. They were great with the kids and even worked us in a little early based on our schedule. We traded my oldest son's skis back for ones slightly shorter after the first day with no hassle. I also dropped my own skis off for a quick wax one evening after skiing and picked them back up a few hours later on the way back past their shop on the way to dinner. I've rented equipment at several places across the country, and this is one of my best experiences. read more

The staff look down on their clients. The service is slow because they are inefficient, understaffed and the space is cramped. The boot guy works tirelessly but needs help. The guys behind the skis are slow and pretty proud of themselves for some unknown reason. They also have little respect for the owners wife who was kind and helped us exchange boots without waiting but when we came back the next day for another exchange because the boots didn't fit the skis they refused to allow us the courtesy she did and talked down about her as a part timer who didn't know how things should be done. As a result we had to wait in the interminable boot line to exchange boots. They do inspect the skis very carefully for scratches or dings before accepting them for return. Guess folks abuse their skis. I felt lucky they didn't charge us for standard wear and tear. All in all, there are many other places that offer great prices without the attitude. read more

They have a new shop attached to Hotel Indigo and it was a great experience. We used this shop for our winter rentals, and got to use the e-Bikes here in the summer to ride around to downtown Frisco. 10/10 experience and will definitely be back when I travel back to Silverthorne! read more

Awesome service, great selection, and able to accommodate us on a last minute trip to Copper (back in Feb '23)! Casey and his team are the best! Knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. read more

Had a really good experience here. The group I was with was in and out in no time. Staff was very knowledgeable. 30% check in offer on Yelp!! Way to support Yelpers! 10% off if you reserve online prior to showing up. Even if it is right before you show up. Equipment was good. No issues with any of the gear. Show up the day before in the afternoon and have your gear ready for the next day with only a day charge. read more

Great service! Very friendly staff and excellent deals. Will definitely come back again!

I was visiting my daughter in Denver and we planned to go skiing. I hadn't skied in years. I also had not reserved boots or skis. It was a Saturday, so the first few places I called were sold out. Wild Ernest came through at the last minute. The staff was very friendly, prompt, courteous. The guy who helped fit boots for me was extremely patient and helpful. When we returned the rentals at the end of the day, we were running a bit late so we called and they had no problem waiting for us. Store was organized, comfortable, well stocked. Location very convenient. We will certainly go back - Wild Ernest will be our first choice in the future! read more

Amazingly friendly staff! We rented snow shoes here and they took the best care of us!

Staff is knowledgeable, fair, and not trying to rip you off. They are flexible and understanding of circumstances as well. Prices are great. Totally recommend coming here despite it being a little bit off the main road. read more

I made a yelp just to leave this review. I appreciate you guys for helping a first time snowboarder. Friendly staff, gave me the best deals on rentals & helped me save a lot of money! read more

Not only Wild Ernest Sports provides you with great prices but also with amazing service. My rental board got lost in the resort just before my flight home. The store owner helped with the retrieval so I didn't have to worry about the loss and additional expenses. Phenomenal! I will definitely visit again on my next trip to the Rockies. read more

Today every shop in silverthorne, Breckinridge, and keystone was pretty much booked solid and only taking reservations. Earnest set itself apart by taking walk ins and staying open long enough to allow everybody in line to get skis even though it was after hours. They went above and beyond for their customers and didn't spike prices due to the shortage, 10/10 recommend. read more

Great shop to get ski equipment at. Me and my friends were in Colorado for spring break, and most of us didn't have equipment so we looked up the nearest store. This store had everything we needed; pants, goggles, skis, poles, shoes! You name it! They were very reasonably priced. I rented everything (with the exception of goggles) for three days and it was ~$150? That's around $50 a day for everything which I think is reasonable! They fit you and make sure everything is correctly sized. The equipment is still in great condition and the process was quick and simple. We were outta there and onto the slopes in no time! read more

We've been renting at Wild Ernest for years and always have gotten cheerful, excellent service along with great rates. Now, we've moved here and bought used skis online that Wild Ernest was kind enough to setup for us. Whenever we have friends and family in town, we still get them setup with rentals at Wild Ernest. Nice folks there! read more

Had a great experience renting Ski's for 5 days. Staff was super knowledgeable and very personable. Never had an issues with Skis, watched tons of people at Ski School have there ski pop off because wrongly adjusted. Wild Earnest hooked me up with a great beginner ski set and boots. Cannot recommend enough. Also super cheap. read more

Came from the Midwest to do some skiing for a few days, and we were told by our AirBnB renters that this was the place to go. They were so right -- super cool staff, very helpful, and some great gear to rent all around. They had a couple of different skill level-based packages for rentals, and the gear we rented had no issues and kept us skiing for three solid days at Keystone, Breck, and Vail. Definitely would recommend Wild Ernest for rental gear! read more

You can't go wrong renting from here! They know their stuff and extremely accommodating to all your needs! Very professional and ready for both your beginner and more advanced ski or snowboarding adventure! They also have some of the cheaper rates too, so you'll be taken care of. read more

The guys there were super helpful and accommodating for our group of 10. I have been coming to this area for 10+ years and this is the first time I rented from them. Their prices were slightly lower than the others I have been to. I will be using them again. read more

BEST HIDDEN GEM IN THE BRECK/KEYSTONE AREA!!!! Friendliest staff, so many rental options that are VERY reasonably priced! Additionally, you can get lift tickets there to save you the extra stop on your way to the slopes and they sometimes have extra deals on lift tickets. They're crazy expensive, so why not try here? Even if this place is out of your way- its 100% worth it!!! Go!! Promise you will go back every time! read more

My friends and I rented skis for the weekend at Wild earnest and the level of service was great. We got an online reservation to save 10% on our order. We were fitted for skis within a couple of minutes and the guys in the shop were very helpful with our different questions. Prices were very reasonable especially when you compare them to the cost of rentals at the resorts. At the end of the day we dropped the skis off and returning them was hassle free. Great shop and will be back next time we are in the area read more

This place is simply top tier. Friendly, knowledgeable and very flexible for all of your equipment needs!

Stopped by here for snowboard rentals before hitting the slopes for 4 days. There were closer rental places to our place but we came here based on all the great reviews. The guys who worked here were very friendly and helpful, didn't try to push us to upgrade or oversell anything. We were in and out in 30 minutes! Two days later I came back because I'm a wimp and wanted to switch to skis after getting my butt kicked trying to learn to snowboard. They instantly fitted me for skis, no extra fees (unless I wanted to upgrade my equipment) or hassle. Returning was a breeze, just dropped off our rentals and we were out the door. Also prices were fantastic, I think our rentals were about $22 per person per day for everything. Sooo much cheaper than renting from the ski resorts. Make sure to reserve online for a discount! Overall very pleasant experience and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to rent ski/snowboard equipment! read more

Very cheap rental prices.. but most importantly the service is topnotch. My boots weren't fitting right after my first day.. and I went in and they had me try on at least a dozen different boot configurations/sizes.. they spent at least an hour with me until I was happy. I felt so bad for all the work they had to do at the rock-bottom price I paid.. but they were very pleasant and helpful about it like it was no big thing. Sold me and my friends for life. read more

Relaxed place for cross country and snowshoe rentals. Prices are affordable and the staff friendly. Have been there a few times now and always helpful. Will be back. read more

Casey, the owner is knowledgeable and ensures that his staff also know what they're doing and are friendly and efficient while getting everyone geared up, including the little ones. I've rented from them for over 15 years, and the service and equipment has always been top-notch. I won't ever rent from anyone but Wild Ernest while I am in Summit Cty. read more

Great place to rent gear at reasonable prices! Very friendly and helpful staff for someone like me who had no idea what kind of skis to get. Great deal on passes! 10/10 would recommend read more

The guys at the shop were great! We ordered our gear online (10% discount) and were out of the shop in 15 minutes. Their gear was top of the line. Won't ever go to another rental shop! read more

Great equipment, great service - that is fast, friendly, and knowledgeable, all in a flawless check-in-check-out process- with great price! Can't think of a better place to rent ski equipments! Will be back next time! read more

This is a top notch place to rent skis from when in Summit County. The owner and team are nice, and take very good care of their equipment ... plus the prices are reasonable. Also, it's worth buying the discounted lift tickets here than at the ski resorts. My husband and I won't rent from anywhere else! read more

Great ski shop!!! We have rented and bought skis and gear here for years. Casey and team are super knowledgeable, helpful, flexible and kind. Won't rent anywhere else in Summit County. Stop in and have a great, fast, low key and easy experience. read more

Rent ANYWHERE local but here. Short story: Won't do business with them after poor handling of faulty equipment Longer story: On 2/9/18 we had a friend that rented ski equipment and first run on mountain she realized the boots had no forward/backward flex. We took them to two different rental locations on mountain to confirm there wasn't a "secret sauce" to get them to flex. Nope. Ended up renting functional ski boots on the mountain (paid almost as much for just the boots). I immediately called Wild Ernest to let them know we had issues, had to rent on the mountain and that we'd be back at the end of the day to swap out boots. Here's where things get ugly - take the boots back, explain they have no flex, that we had to rent on mountain and we were expecting some sort of discount based on faulty equipment and hassle alone. We were told the boots would be swapped but no discount. I'm sorry, what? To make things worse the owner/manager was rude about it - I made a comment that their boots had zero flex and he responded with "we don't make boots". Clearly, but you also do an extremely sh*ty job standing by what you do rent. And this sits on me, I recommended these guys. So...having been a long standing customer I am sad to say today is our last day doing business there. I expect a business to stand by the products they offer and these guys most certainly do not. Oh and here's the funniest part - I was planning on buying new gloves while swapping out the boots and my wife was planning on getting new goggles. I'm sure that $5 or $10 discount we were looking for wouldn't have immediately been made back...... Do yourself a favor and go somewhere in Summit that will stand by the product they provide you. read more

Very helpful staff. Staff was friendly to us and even went out of there way to benefit us. Will definitely return!

Another SKi trip in the books (2nd this season, first year we have done 2) and 2 more successful experiences at this ski shop. Always super friendly and helpful! Also after being in the car for 6-7hrs to show up the night before and be in and out WITH great service in under 25min with 2 toddlers and 3 adults is awesome, You can count on these guys&gals to get you well taken care of and quickly on your way. Will continue to rent here for as long as we need gear. thanks! read more

Come here for your rentals. Ask them to file your information and then call ahead. Makes for a fast check out!