Breckenridge Snow Ski Rental
Bob the Ski Bum is here to tell you about some cool deals on Breckenridge snow ski rental. Honestly though, to be quite candid, I remember the first few times I sunk a pair of skis in the snow. I didn't own my own equipment so I had to pay a few "fix-it guy" bucks for renting it (I worked as a handy man after dropping out of college to hone my knack for skiing). Well, of course, after a while I literally fell in love with the sport (not without a few bumps and bruises to the bum and elsewhere). It wasn't long before I saved enough money to buy my own cutting edge skies, boots and poles.
So
before you spent tons of money renting for a week's vacation for the whole
family, you might consider "investing" that will save you time
and money in the long run. Imagine being able to just park your car, throw
your boots and skis on and hit those pristine feather powder slopes without
the hassles of getting you or your family outfitted in a Breckenridge snow
ski rental package first, and each time having to adjust to new and different
equipment.
I understand if you need to rent now, though, I've "been there done that" if you know what I mean. The benefits of course to renting is, well, you never know if you're going to become a ski bum like myself and do it often enough to justify the investment. You never know if your kids are going to do more wining than wooing the white weather terrain in all its chilly and sometimes risky conditions. Maybe that's where taking a few ski lessons along with your Breckenridge snow ski rental package and being ultra prepared for possible sub-zero weather might be a consideration.
I have put together for you some general information about snow ski rental prices at the area sport shops, and how they compare with the ski resort prices.
A
note about Breckenridge snow ski rental: as you probably thought, it costs
less to rent with the area shops than at the actual ski resort. For that reason
I've included below a list of area shops to choose from. I've researched rental
rates on a few of the shops and have listed them below so you can get a feel
for them, however for the sake of time and space I have not included them
all. I suggest checking around and comparing prices at all the shops.
A heads up about shopping around for boots, skis and poles rental. If you're a novice at this, which every skier is at some point (yes, even Bob the ski bum was) you will find that most shops offer three or more packages to suit your level of ability from basic to performance to demo. So it might get a little confusing about which package you need. Beginners will likely opt for a basic package, the more experienced to the expert in us all (who just happens to forget their skies) will likely opt for a better package, which will includes more state-of-the-art, updated wares. Obviously, the more basic the package, the cheaper the price.
Shops and Prices on Breckenridge snow ski rental:
Alpine Sports, located at 610 South Ridge St., next to Breckenridge Lodge, offers a full line of new and rental ski equipment for the entire family, along with discount rates.
Their prices:
Shape (basic) ski package is $24 a day, or $22 a day for multiple days, 6th
day is free. Performance package: $30/day, $24/multiple days, 6th day = free.
Demo: $40/day, $35/multiple, 6th day free. Junior rates: $12/day, $10/multiple,
6th day free. Packages include skis, boots, bindings, poles and for helmet
for kids.
For more information call 970-453-8100 or check their Web site at www.alpinesportsrental.com.
Carvers Ski-Board-Sport, located at 203 N. Main St. in Breckenridge also offers a full line of equipment.
Their prices
Basic multiple-day package is $16 a day, adults. Upgrade to the Deluxe, meaning
newer, nicer stuff and it's $20 a day. Performance package: $24 day, and for
Demo, it's $30 a day. Kids package is $10 a day, or ask about their special
for $6 a day. For more information call them toll-free at: 1-800-568-7010
or check their Web site at: www.breckenridgeskishop.com.
They also suggest checking out: www.snow.com
for other deals and specials.
Blue River Sports Ski and Snowboard Rental, located at 600 S. Park Ave. in the Der Steiermark Building, across from the base of Peak 9.
Their prices:
Junior prices: $10/day, $9/2-5 days, $8/ 6+ days, fifth day free
Micro (mini skis) and adult recreation: $20/day, $18/2-5 days, $16/6+ days,
fifth day free
Deluxe: $23/day, $21/2-5 days, $19/6+ days, fifth day free
Performance: $26/day, $24/2-5 days, $22/6 + days, fifth day free
Call them about their 10 percent rental discount and other specials at: 1-800-525-9823, or check their Web site at: www.blueriversports.com.
Other shops to contact:
*Lone Star Sports located at 200 E. Washington Ave. (970-453-2003)
*Mountain Outfitters: 0112 S. Ridge St. (970-453-2201)
*ResortQuest Ski and Sport at River Mountain Lodge (970-547-3411)
At Ski.com, you can find Breckenridge snow ski rental specials and you can find discount lift tickets and even free stuff with bundles and packages and you know, just go and see what kind of deals they have daily. I do!
And check out some of these other Breck pages:
Ski 3 Pass - Real Estate in Breckenridge - Breckenridge Ski Area - Lift Tickets - Breckenridge Colorado Info - Breckhome
