Fred Groos is hands down the best bootfitter I have ever worked with. My family previously…read morepurchased three pairs of boots from a high-end bootfitting store in the Vail Valley, but I decided to try Sun & Ski--and I am so glad I did. Fred was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate. He listened carefully as I explained the pain I've experienced in ski boots for years--even those from expensive specialty shops. For the first time, I truly felt heard and understood. I have skied my entire life, starting at age four, and I had never known skiing without boot pain. Fred took the time to explore multiple solutions and never once rushed me. He genuinely cared about getting it right. Some shops don't seem to take female skiers seriously, but Fred absolutely did. I hadn't even planned to buy boots that day; I was just browsing. But thanks to Fred's expertise, I ended up purchasing the best boots I've ever owned. I literally cried when I skied in them--no pain and no break-in period. I had resigned myself to the idea that I'd need $1,500 custom boots forever, but Fred found the perfect pair for me for just $600, tax included. Because my experience was so incredible, I insisted my husband return the following weekend to buy his boots from Fred as well. Everyone at Sun & Ski is kind, knowledgeable, and treats customers with genuine care--better than I've ever been treated at far "fancier" stores. We will be buying our boots from Sun & Ski for life. Thank you, Fred. We appreciate you more than you know.

i'm leaving Sun and ski sports at 11:37 AM on Friday August 7, 2026. I had the worst experience…read morewhen I went into the store looking for a pair of waterproof boots, which would probably cost close to $200. I saw a pair of Solomons in my size on the sale rack and they were attached by a zip tie and a locked merchandise key. I asked a bald man who was working there. I'm not sure if he's the manager if he could unlock it and he said no you have to just try on one at a time and see if they work. I immediately left the store because I think this horrible customer service and this guy is an imbecile. I am a customer that lives in the Vail Valley and comes to the store for outerwear and he just lost me as a customer because I wanted to try on a pair of boots!!!???? he said that too many people walk out of there without paying so I have to be inconvenience because sun and ski sports cannot manage their loss prevention. Needless to say, I'll never be back and I'm heading all the way to Glenwood Springs to go to the REI where I have a membership. Don't go to the store. It's horrible.

I absolutely love this place. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who really know their gear and outdoor…read morelifestyle. Whether you're looking for new skate equipment, quality used snow gear, or something fun for disc golf or biking, they've got you covered. Great pieces in excellent condition at very fair prices, and everything feels curated with great care. It's obvious they take pride in serving the Vail Valley community and helping people get outfitted for whatever adventure they're planning. If you're in Avon and need sporting goods, gear, or just want to browse, this shop is a must-visit.

Nearly always friendly, almost always informative. They help, guide, and fundamentally get to the…read morecrux of the topic with calm, easy going, and nice nature. I recommend highly this local company and staff.

My family was staying in Beaver Creek and I had an afternoon to get away and do some fishing. It…read morewas surprisingly hard to find a tackle shop who would rent equipment. I wasn't looking for a guided trip, I just needed a rod/reel and some waders. Minturn Anglers was the place for me. I basically told them I was completely new to mountain fly fishing and to set me up as if they were going out that day. And for around $100 I had everything I needed for a day of fishing. They had all sorts of equipment and thousands of flies to choose from as well as a knowledgeable staff who knew what was working at any given time. If you're staying anywhere in the Vail Valley and you want to go fishing, you'll want to go to Minturn Anglers.

A mostly fantastic experience. Nice little fly shop. Guides will take you where you want but…read moreremember to pay accordingly. The Eagle and Colorado Rivers are optimum choices for this part of the state. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, opt for something toward Flat Tops Wilderness. Closer to Vail, you might try for brookies on the little creeks of the west slope of the Gores. Good service, plenty of quality flies (I don't understand the supposed art of making your own), experienced and knowledgeable staff. Remember to tip well when your adventure ends.

I hate leaving bad reviews- but buyers beware of ordering for shipping!…read more We ordered a a pair of skis and UPS delivered it in a box that was completely crushed and split open. I could see the skis before even opening the package. Of course I wanted to return it as I don't even know the condition/ how compromised the skis were. I immediately sent photos with delivery timestamps and regardless of how UPS shipped it- the way the company handled it was so rude. The Director of Operations called me the next morning and did not apologize once. He was so condescending and said he already discussed this with me via email. The packaging was so compromised that I couldn't even reuse it to ship the skis back safely- he asked me why I can't you just tape up the sides and ship it back. I kept trying to explain that I was nervous to returned expensive equipment in a completely damaged box- I wanted to ensure I got a refund and prevent further damage to their afraid these expensive skis he didn't care- so condescending and rude - No accountability. No ownership. No solution. Just deflection and attitude. If this is how they handle a straightforward shipping issue, imagine how they handle real problems. Ski equipment isn't cheap, and customers deserve better than being told to fix the company's mistake with a roll of tape. I'm shipping it back as is and if it's damaged further it's not my problem. I will not be ordering from them again, and I will not be recommending them to friends or fellow skiers. There are plenty of other retailers who value their customers & their equipment.

Nice enough but everything is old out of the way if you are not staying at the resort…read more The staff is super nice but they put me on skis that couldn't grip ice and almost killed me. The staff is extremely nice though and that makes a huge difference.

Great place to rent skis and snowboards!…read more The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. I was there with a friend who rented ski's etc. and so I just asked the guy for some advice on my gear setup. He totally helped me out, spend time adjusting my bindings and gave me a bunch of good advice. While I was there, a few other customers walked in, and he helped everyone, with all sorts of random problems. We need more business like this!

I rented ski for my kids (14 & 10 years) because the condo we were staying at had a promotion with…read moreCharter for 30% discount. It was by far cheaper than the other rental places in the area. We actually went to another Charter facility that was located in the Marriott by accident. They would have helped us there too, but they were so busy. She called our correct rental facility (Lionhead lodge) and they said they didn't have a wait, so we finally got to the right place. On a side note, while at the wrong Charter, I needed to have my bindings adjusted and even though it was slammed, the technician fixed my skis for me in a few minutes without complaint. Immediately, they were super friendly and got my kids fitted. They made sure that my kids had the right size (which took a couple of tries) boots and skis. They also allow you to store your skis there for the night. We had bought a 2 day ticket but we weren't sure we would use those 2 days consecutively. They allowed us to store our skis there and would not charge us until we came back to use them for our 2nd day. Also when we did come back to return the skis, the technician that helped us originally welcomed us back and even said my last name. How did he remember me? I have no idea, but that is great customer service. I would definitely rent from this place again.

Been coming to Avon on ski trips for years. Christy sports is a stop every year to check out their…read moregreat gear deal. My friends and family have rented for years. This year after ski day one I realized my foot was extremely uncomfortable. (Old dude with a bunion that's getting worse) I stopped in at Christy and Joe the boot specialist was super. He offered to punch out my boot while I waited but also let me try on some new boots for comparison. We decided to punch out my shell and after a short wait to let it cool off after heated adjustment I was back on the slopes. World class service without high pressure sales.

What a place to find pros that can help fit a very difficult foot with new ski boots. Having gone…read morethrough many new boot experiences over the past 60 yrs of skiing, I usually dread the new boot experience. Head to Christy Sports in Avon. I really wan prepared to spend hours and hours of pain, reheating, pain with a new boot. Leave it to the team at Christy's. I walked out in less than an hour with a customized fit using off the shelf boots. What a day!!!

They did an amazing repair job on my skis last year and I will be forever and did it to them…read more They're always friendly have great local knowledge and are experienced in all aspects of gear fitment.

This year, I decided not to fly my Volkls out to Colorado, so I went rental shopping around…read moreLionshead for a good performance set. Thankfully, I stumbled across Performance Sports, and one of their awesome staffers, Bullitt who hooked me up with a nice deal on some great gear! This may seem small to some, but all their benches lift up for storage, which is a HUGE plus in my book. Now I don't have to stop at a locker to drop off my regular sneakers/boots...I can just leave my kicks right there in the rental shop. When I returned later that day, swapping skis for shoes was an easy process... I was walking out the door and off to some après ski pubs in no time!

Vail has its fair share of sport equipment rental shops but Vail Sports is conveniently located at…read morethe Lionshead Village entrance. For the summer months, visitors can rent a bike for any terrain. I wanted to see what the hype was about, so decided to try an e-bike. The bike was a very clean, class one e-bike suitable for biking/walking paths. The Bosch e-bike system was easy to use and allowed for quick change riding mode (manual, sport, turbo, etc) and being able to switch on the fly was a huge advantage when it came to riding the steep hills (going up both ways.....lol). The rental process is quick (especially since Epic Mountain has my profile) and the staff was really helpful, giving me a quick rundown on how to operate the bike. Rental rates are by half day (4 hours) or full day. Take note that folks can save 20% when reserving online versus in-store. The pricing is a little more expensive than if I had rented an e-bike thru our hotel, but Vail Sports has better maintained equipment. Rental prices do include a helmet and each bike has its own handlebar bag. I was able to ride thru the town, in the residential area and up/down Gore Creek Trail. The latter is a safe option when going between East and West Vail and does provide beautiful scenery. Upon returning the bike, the staff was also very friendly in answering my questions, helping me to decide whether or not I am going to invest in a purchase. I must say the pedal assist on some hills was a fantastic bonus to my ride. This was a great "touring" experience while visiting Vail and with the friendly and very knowledgeable staff, I would definitely recommend Vail Sports for all season equipment rental!

I came in to see if they can fix my DPS skis which were pretty banged up and needed some epoxy work…read moreas well as a regular tuning. Nate went out of his way to help me and even hooked me up with a demo for the day while my ski was getting fixed. excellent service. Excellent result.

This place is great. A lot less expensive than renting on the mountain. The service was fantastic…read moretoo. We had a great guy that was really helpful with our 2 small kids. He really knew his stuff and was very friendly. The best part is we were able to return all of our equipment in the mountain. I would use again in a heartbeat!

From the owner: Breeze ski rentals is your one-stop shop for your ski and snowboard rentals at the lowest price…read more Pick up and drop off at any of our locations on your way to the slopes. Demo, performance, sport and junior packages available. Book in advance and save up to 25%.