Racist staff(white female in 50s or something) was so rude to just me because I am not white and English is not my first language. I just didn't know the ski term and she was pissed off. Very offensive response. For white customers, she probably didn't notice that she talked to them nicely. If you are not white, I don't recommend this shop. That is why I don't want to live in the small town like this. read more

These guys are great, really nice, helped me out a lot with getting boots for my snowboard bindings.

I've stopped here twice in the last month. Mitch and his employees really care about customer service and taking care of people. I will continue coming back here for repair help, rentals, and the competitive retail prices they offer on all of their merch. I highly recommend this shop, check them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

I emailed ahead to ask about picking up gear the day before. They replied that I could come in after 4 PM as long as it wasn't busy. However, when I arrived after 4 PM to a nearly empty shop (only one other guest), they refused and said they never do early pickups during the holidays. read more

This is hands down a great place to get your gear, whether its rental or purchase. Mitch is super helpful and service was attentive and friendly. We are a family of 5 and he hooked us all up and got us on the mountain asap. His employees are awesome too! read more

Very friendly and neighborly staff. Fair prices for ski waxing. They let my kids play with their dog, too!

Great and easy access to hills, nice employees. Very nice very nice all good in the hood

My old board broke so I rented a demo board and bindings a few days ago to go to sugar bowl, where I have ridden countless times. The rossignol snowboard demo provided was fine, but the bindings were not correctly mounted, and on my third run all of a sudden my front binding went from +15 to -7.. something I've never seen on a snowboard in 25 years (and IMO requires seriously messing up a mounting job), def not something any rider / customer should experience less than an hour after renting. I slammed of course and now my back is screwed. Also at the beginning of the day the bindings were mounted by the shop worker completely forward with 3 in of toe drag, IMO an improper setup for a size 12 boot on a 158 board. And each and every strap on both bindings kept coming undone, as in I would tighten up to three before going on my run, and I would get to the bottom and there would be five or six holes exposed on the latch. Really guys? In my experience setting up and riding snowboards, this all sounds like an improper mounting job. I reported this to the owner, both in person, on a phone call and dozens of emails and was met with an extremely defensive attitude and absolutely no care to inquire about my health and well-being. Completely stonewalled. Still hurting bad, def no riding for awhile. Hopefully it's just internal bruising and goes away in a few weeks but the point is I should not be in this situation. Sketchy as hell, she said on the phone call that they had already ran tests on the binding... It only been like 30 minutes since I dropped it off! 100% will never be frequenting their business again. Most mind-blowing part is neither the worker or owner even asked me about the events of the day that caused my injury, after I reported it to them, or even asked me if I was okay (ie putting liability concerns over customer's immediate health). read more

Donner Ski Shop is fantastic. They really know what they are doing and to top it the prices are great. Locally owned and operated for several years. Staff follows CDC guidelines and are very welcoming. Location is right on your way from I-80 to Sugarbowl, Soda Springs Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and very close to Boreal. Can't go wrong getting your rentals or demos at Donner Ski Shop. read more

Donner Ski Shop - Location on Donner Pass Rd. in Soda Springs - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Soda Springs, California

We just spent 4 days skiing at Northstar. We stopped here on the way up. We choose Donner Ski Shop because of the great reviews and no appointment was needed and they were right off the exit. The service was great, pleasant and knowledgeable. The equipment worked great :) We will come back here again for our next ski trip. read more

Mitch was the best! Had great service and good deals. Highly recommend and will be back!

We rented some kayaks over a summer weekend in Serene Lakes and had a blast. The owners were super nice, accommodating and responsive. The equipment was in excellent shape and they even delivered it right to the lake - incredible. My kids had a great time kayaking in Serene Lakes. I highly recommend their kayak rentals! read more

Super prices, advise, and products! Have been coming here for years. Great prices on rentals and sales. Mitch is really knowledgable and very helpful. Over the years, I've even bought some equipment at the end of the season. read more

I would recommend this shop to anyone needing ski/snowboard equipment. This is my go-to rental shop when I go to Soda Springs or nearby resorts because the location is convenient, prices are great, and staff is amazing! The staff especially is very helpful and does a great job at making sure you feel comfortable. Can't wait for next season read more

Donner Ski Shop is the place to rent your skis or snowboards if you're planning on skiing at Soda Springs, Boreal or Donner. Even if you're heading into Truckee or Tahoe City and want to avoid the rush on your way in and out. They're easily accessed, right off I80 on Donner Pass Road. They're nice people and will have you set up and out the door quickly. Rory helped my son and me, and he was friendly and helpful. They've got better equipment than Sports Basement offers near us in the East Bay, so I was glad that I waited to get to Soda Springs and try Donner Ski Shop instead. Glad that I did! read more

We rented boots, skis, poles and a helmet for a trip to Sugar Bowl a few weeks ago. We were able to pick up our gear after 4pm the day before and only be changed for 1 rental day, so we could go straight to the mountain the next morning. The price was great, and the location was very convenient for dropping everything off at the end of the day. read more

Best... power... day... ever. Then: lost a snowboard strap. Call them. They got right on it. New strap in... out... 5 minutes... $20.... on the slopes. Thanks. Now they just need to get their yelp/website situation figured out, and maybe post their sorta wacky hours a bit more clearly. read more

This shop is amazing- the staff is very friendly :) came here for a last minute snowboard rental on the way to Sugar Bowl. Perfect location and great prices too! read more

It's been a few years but this place used to be down the street closer to the freeway. My co-worker had a ski that was delaminating and tech, only known as "Turtle" fixed it right quick. They definitely have cheap prices and a friendly attitude. May not be the best for latest and greatest but for those beginners just learning or for those that need fixes on old gear they do you right. 3.5 stars read more

First time snowboarding, and intimidated as hell! The guys in this shop were laidback and passionate about the sport. They are open to giving tips, joking around, and recommendations (didn't have to buy goggles, they said I'd be good to go with just sunglasses as it wasn't storming out there at the time), which made me feel at ease. The gear itself worked just fine. Me however not so much. The boots were comfortable, the board survived despite me crashing (what felt like crashing) a dozen times and I am sooo glad I got a helmet. $30 total for everything: snowboard, bindings, boots and helmet. I would recommend hitting this place up to anyone, and will definitely be going there again. read more

I love this rental shop! I rarely do reviews but this is a great place and everyone should know about it. They beat everyone's prices. They are knowledgeable and friendly. It's also on the way to many places to ski. They even have ice skates! How fun is it are you skate on the lake!?! I tell everyone comes to visit us to rent here. We also get all of our skis and snowboards tuned up and waxed here. So glad its open read more

Incredible service, great prices, and an overall fantastic experience! First time heading to Soda Springs with a newbie snowboarder: she was outfitted, we got tips for the resort and conditions, and most importantly, everything was so earnest and honest! I was thinking I should get my board waxed beforehand but was told it would be fine for the day and to save the 20 minutes. The owner was incredibly kind, friendly, and Buster the dog...well, he reaaallly loves his ball. Will most certainly be back!! read more

I would definitely recommend this ski shop to anyone. The staff is extremely friendly. Loki their dog is such a sweetheart. The prices are great. We went the last week of the season and they were the only ones open. Which we didn't mind at all. And the location is only minutes away from the ski resorts. Can't wait to until the next snow season! We will definitely be coming back here. read more

These folks are great. We've been in a few times in the last 2 months. We dropped off our skis and snowboards for a tune and wax with a one day turnaround. Easy peasy. I also had to rent a board due to equipment issues. I was expecting to end up with some junker but they had a wide selection and let me assist in picking out the board. I ended up with a 156 Ride Havoc which is a great board with a sintered base. Stoked. They were super friendly while they got it set up. If we need to pick up rentals for friends we'll definitely come back. read more

This little shop is truly a gem of a spot. It is much more affordable and less chaotic than renting at a resort, and is super convenient to all of the Donner Summit ski areas. However, what really sets this shop apart from others in the area is the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff. We were in town to do some sledding and skiing, and my boys wanted to build a snow fort. I dropped in to see if they sold shovels, and even though they didn't sell them, the staff let me borrow their shovel for the day at no charge. Thanks in large part to their kindness, we ended up having an amazing adventure that day. Will definitely be visiting them again! read more

The only place I will go to when I'm up in that area. Great customer service and very knowledgeable staff ! The gear is always in great condition and they make it all really easy and inexpensive. Can't wait for more snow so I can come back! read more

Great people,great shop! These professionals have been in business of snow sport rentals for many many years! Locally owned and operated...perfect location on the way to donner ski ranch and sugarbowl. Always a pleasant experience! Thanks Donner ski shop!! read more

GREAT place Very nice people. Super great prices on x country back country ski rentals as well as downhill skiis and snow boards. Old Donner summit family...locally run read more

Right on the way to Sugar Bowl after a snow storm. Easy in & out. Perfect for last minute rentals at half the price and time at the resort.

I love this place! Huge selection of inexpensive rental gear, friendly and knowledgeable staff...And amazing prices. Get hats, gloves, socks at half the price of lakeside shops. We ended up here because the first place we stopped was so douchy we left...And came to this hidden gem..which was happy to take care of our large group quickly & efficiently! Thanks again to Donner Ski Shop for totally hooking us up....You are my rental shop for life! read more

I rented skis from here over MLK weekend. I passed it on the way to Soda Springs. When we got to Soda, the line for rentals was so long, I left and went back to this shop. The cost of skis, poles and boots was $15. That's less than half the cost of Donner Ski Ranch and Soda Springs. I got my daughter a helmet, which was $5. The staff couldn't have been nicer. My daughter was really shy that morning and one of the guys was great with her and tried to bring her out of her shell. He even helped bring the gear to the car. My only negative comment was that one of my skis didn't lock easily. Once I got it locked, it stayed. I'd definitely go back. read more

A very friendly ski and snowboard rental business. Accommodating if you are running late to return equipment. My party was fitted quickly. Prices were much more reasonable than the resorts with a much shorter wait. I will definitely be bringing friends here again. read more

I came without gear and was outfitted with everything I needed to go skiing. Top quality newer demo skis, great boots and poles and warm weather gear as well. Thanks to the team there for the quick and friendly service . Will see you again next time for sure. Best. Matt read more

Great service. Excellent equipment. Best prices. Expert advice. Helpful. Nice people. Thanks guys.

Helpful, friendly, convenient, fast, and cheap. What more could you want. I ski regularly at Sugar Bowl and occasionally have friends or relatives come and visit. We have always found Donner Ski Shop to be the best for rentals on the summit. read more

Under new management at Donner Ski Shop. Watch out you might just get double charged for rentals on your Credit Card. It happened to me and was difficult to get a refund. The lady (Denise) wasn't very honest. I will no longer rent there. Beware! read more

This place has cheap (relatively) rental prices, but the rental equipment they have is old and not top of the line. The skis I rented from them were falling apart and it would have been more worth it to spend the extra few dollars to rent better equipment at the resort. read more

I had a horrible experience there. There was a man lying on the floor fixing one of the drink cooler's. My child grabbed a drink from the next cooler and tripped over the man. He dropped the drink and about a quarter of it spilled on the floor and the men's pants. As we were apologizing and going to try and clean it up he started cursing at us and got in our faces. It was a small accident and I was shocked at his reaction. I of course defended my child. I was sure when the owner came over he word apologize, but instead he told us to leave the store and also cursed at us. He was defending his employees reaction about being upset that his pants were a little bit wet. I have stopped at this store for years and was assured they didn't need my business. On a positive note the place was so overpriced that I'm grateful I have an excuse not to stop there. read more

great place, great people, great prices. no frills service and just what we needed.

This place is awesome! If you're headed into Truckee or skiing at Sugar Bowl, this is the spot to rent. My friends were able to get a full ski/ snowboard rental package for $25! The store is owned by a family who were incredibly helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back when skiing at Sugar Bowl. read more