My grandson and I signed up for a private tour (public water), and we had a wonderful experience with Payton Baily as our guide. I've been flyfishing several times, although I'm far from good at it, and this was my 17 yr old grandson's first time. They supplied all the equipment, picked the best place for us to fish, and Payton spent 4 hours teaching us and making it a wonderful experience. He was very patient with both of us - an excellent instructor. Thank you Payton and Ski & Bow Rack! read more

My family has used this shop exclusively over the past 4yrs for Ski gear including: multiple wax/tunes, 3 different boot fittings, ski rentals, etc. *I always recommend S&BRack to friends as well. *All of the staff is friendly and seem to like their job. *Gear is always ready when stated it would be. *Robert/the owner is knowledgeable & engaging without being over bearing. *Most recent boot heating was by Mark & he quickly got to work as as soon as I walked in for a late afternoon unscheduled appt on a Tues. He had the fitting done in 20min or so. read more

As a woman, a skilled backcountry adventurer, and a first responder, I was pretty disappointed by the lack of care and respect I got from the men who work at this store when I walked in a couple weeks ago. They were tone deaf when I said I didn't care about color of shoe. Also, they couldn't seem more disinterested in having an actual conversation or helping me. As a local, I will not be back until they get some female staff or deal with their culture of disregard for women. read more

Every time we visit Ski and Bow Rack...in the summer or winter, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Even when working 10-12 hour shifts during spring break. They take time with you to help and talk through your needs and outfit you with the best possible solution for your purchases and budget. We will continue to give them our business! read more

One of the best rental experiences I've ever had! The staff was so friendly and helpful. This was the most educational boot fitting I've ever had and they let us pick up our skis a day early. Will definitely use them again if we come back to Wolf Creek!! read more

Great place... We walked in and were treated like family. These folks know their sports! We wanted to do some fishing, but had no equipment in our RV. They completely outfitted us with great rods and reels... set them up. Offered suggestions on lures... gave us about three great options for fishing spots around the area, and even suggested a great place for dinner and a beer. The dinner suggestion was great. The equipment we bought was excellent. We took them up on a fishing spot and caught some nice Trout and Salmon... All together, we saved a ton of cash vs going fishing with a guide and we now have equipment that fits in our RV and motorcycle... They also talked us into buying some really cool belts. I have one on now and have to say that it's now my favorite. We are from SC, but If were were anywhere near here, we would definitely go back. That's the best complement I can offer... read more

Hands down, best place in Pagosa to rent ski equipment. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great prices, you won't be disappointed

Friendliest people you'll ever meet!! Awesome selection of snow gear, from boards to skis to jackets to goggles. They have it all, and it's all QUALITY gear. They have Burton boards to rent (my favorite) and the prices are great!! Only place I trust in Pagosa. Lots of cool Pagosa souvenirs too. read more

Super friendly and helpful staff. Great rental equipment! I went with the demo ski package and got lucky with a brand new pair of Swiss made Stockli skis that were incredible. Definitely will be back next year! read more

For a ski shop.....great prices and customer service. Great listening skills by employees to understand customer needs

We are first timers to Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek. We needed snowboard rentals for our kids and did some research on best prices and landed on Ski and Bow Rack. I filled out paperwork online and got a quick personal email responding letting know they got our reservation info and look forward to seeing us. They even answered some questions about my own gear that we own! The pick up process was so quick and they were so great with our kids. All of their gear was in great shape and condition. We ended up cutting our trip a little short so they gave us a small refund. They were very knowledgeable and very friendly. Also a convenient location coming into town. Definitely recommend!! read more

Bruno is the man. Coming from CA, him and his staff were some of the nicest people I met. They helped my wife pick out skis and boots that ended up being perfect for our time at wolf creek. Unfortunately the snow conditions got really bad and we had to leave early but they were kind enough to work with us. They are the epitome of a respectable mom and pop shop that treats their customers with kindness and respect. Also very hardworking and popular among the locals. read more

Our go to place!!! Great customer service and family friendly. Always have staff available, it is quick and painless.

These guys are amazing. If you are going to be renting skis in Pagosa Springs there is no place that comes anywhere close to the level of service and the quality of equipment that they rent out. Their prices are fantastic and they just seem to really care about making sure you have the best skiing experience possible. For a type 3 skier with more confidence than skill, a type 2 skier with more skill than confidence, and two human cannon balls, they got us exactly what we needed. For the first time, I went ahead and rented the whole family demo gear. My wife and my kids were more confident on their skis than they had ever been before. The fit was perfect. Great job guys. Y'all rock. read more

Traditionally for spring break we rent our snowboarding gear at pagosa ski and snowboard rentals (they're cheaper). Unfortunately for them they were super tacky to us this year and we took our business elsewhere. Ended up at the Ski and Bow Rack and were very pleased! We got better maintained and more up to date gear, and super rad boards. Planning on making this our new traditional stop from now on! Thanks guys! Update: returned for our spring break 2015 vacation and it was even better than last year and they were busier! The female employee that helped us was so accommodating, friendly, and worked hard to get us fitted quickly, I wish I would've gotten her name! We will be back! I added another star to make 5, well deserved. read more

When in Pagosa and need ANYTHING outdoors related, this is the place to get it. Their customer service is second to none, I can't say enough about the staff working there. They are very knowledgeable about their customers needs and ALWAYS happy to help. A big thank you to the staff. read more

Awesome customer service! Our family of 3 was extremely happy with renting from Ski & Bow. They were kind, quick, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

Ski & Bow Rack - Ski rental - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Pagosa Springs, Colorado

This is a great little shop with Class a service. We've used it multiple times and every time the staff have been super friendly, helpful and want to make sure all of our stuff fits right before hitting the mountain. read more

Ski & Bow Rack is a long standing, local owned and operated Pagosa business. The owner Larry is usually right there next to his entire crew working away in the crowd. They have fair rental rates. They have good availability even in peak season for ski rentals. For winter sports, they've got you covered. I've never used them for much beyond that. There are only 2-3 ski/snowboard rental places in the whole town. I'd check with these guys first to see if they can get you what you need before going anywhere else. read more

Fantastic shop! These guys know what they're doing and are super friendly & helpful! Best place to rent skis in town!

Awesome store and friendly staff! We stopped in from out of town to check out this store and it did not disappoint. They have an archery range where its $5 a person and you get to have a fun time shooting at targets for as long as you want, it was my first time using a bow and so worth it for $5! They also have a great sale section with used boots, boards, skis, and much more. Not to mention a friendly staff that answered all the questions I had! They also rent, so rent here and save your self some money at the slopes. Cant wait to come back and check out the used stuff they have for sale! read more

Rented skis, boots and poles last week of January. Signed up on line, received a call to check on my information....my skis were waiting for me upon arrival in town...boots properly sized based on previous visits....3rd time in four years. Great, awesome service at a good price! Will be back! read more

The service here rocks! We had 6 in our party and the crew fitted them with skis and boots in record fashion, with patience and humor. A lot of good advice, too. My wife, who is hard to fit, was greatly impressed with how quickly they found a solution to her needs. They're flexible, too... If we didn't ski a day, we brought the skis back to the shop and they held the packages intact so we could pick them up the next day... easy in, easy out. Located just on the edge of town, it's only a 20-25 minute drive from here to Wolf Creek. We'd definitely go here again. Thanks, guys. read more

Stopped by Ski & Bow Rack on our camping travels. I'd taken a fly fishing lesson and was eager to get outfitted. They were great! They talked to me about what I wanted and recommended what I needed. They even let me try out the equipment out back. The staff is friendly, courteous and professional. I felt like I was sold just what I needed and no more. And...pun not intended...I am totally "hooked" on fly fishing. Thanks Ski & Bow Rack! read more

I brought my wife's new Tecnica ski boots in to try and make them fit better. The boots were snug to start, and painful, despite being the same size as her previous boots. Robert is an expert bootfitter, and has all the best equipment. He has the actual tecnica boot heat punches to reshape the external boot shell correctly, which he can use on any brand boot. He widened the toe box for her and immediately her boots were skiable. We came in a second time to have him make custom heat molded footbeds/insoles. This took the pain off the ball of her foot by giving her proper arch support. I am grateful for Robert's patience, and expertise. Buy your boots from him (I didn't, and he didn't make me feel bad about it at all). And if you don't, pay him to dial them in for you. Your feet will thank you. One suggestion, don't rush them. Robert works fast, but be realistic... these molding processes take time. The outer shell should cool down for 12 hours before you ski the boot. The footbeds take 30-60min. Plan for that, and you will not be disappointed, and end up with an expert, custom result. These guys are on par with any high end ski shop in the world. Thank you ski and bow rack! read more

OMG, where do I start...this place is the best!! I went in today with my mother-in-law (local) to get my elk tag and a few fishing items and it was painless!!!! I've had issues with other's "outfitters" regarding my out-of-state hunters safety certification card...not here!! Instead of being a pain in the butt, they sold me my tag and gave me a tee shirt! That's why I decided to drop a few bucks on fishing gear for my wife. This place has a long time loyal customer, that will return often. The selection of items is great, prices are a bit high but comparable to other mountain town vendors. read more

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Staff is very friendly and helpful. They had plenty of people working on a busy day to easily handle each group there for ski equipment rentals. They really know their stuff and make sure your equipment set up is just right. Great products for sale too. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! One of the best staff's I've ever encountered. No matter who helps you, they give you their attention and they are friendly and helpful. If I ever make it back to Pagosa, I will 100% go back. read more

Came in to have my ski boots enlarged inside (using heat tools) in some tight spots. Ski Tech "Robert" did an amazing job for only $25! Wow! Better than that, even with a super busy shop around him, he gave me his full attention to detail & treated me like I'm his best friend. We'll be doing all the business we can with Ski & Bow in the future. Even the people at the checkout counter were cordial & helpful. I love good service!!! read more

Wow, what a great experience at this shop! We went in to buy ski helmets and were instantly, enthusiastically greeted with nice staff. We had been asked more than a few times if we needed assistance for anything. The staff were so welcoming and nice, I Wii's absolutely be back here. Thank you!! read more

AMAZING SERVICE. I was doing some research in regards to local purveyors of archery supplies and Ski & Bow Rack seemed to be the place that really had their stuff together. So my mom and I made the hour drive to Pagosa Springs to see what we could find, as we were interested in buying bows to practice archery. When we arrived we made our way to the back of the store where there is an entire section filled with compact and recurve bows, arrows, targets, and accessories. There is even a shooting range back there! We met with Sally who is an EXPERT in all things archery and she helped us find what we wanted and explained everything to us. We would have been lost without her! She was so patient and let us shoot the bows to try them out and see what draw weight and size was comfortable with us. Ordering was a snap and in a week our bows had arrived! Sally set us up with everything we needed, gave us some time to practice to make sure everything was right, and reiterated to us that we could call at anytime with questions. She and her assistant were AMAZING and it was such a pleasure to do business with her. Can't wait to practice with my new bow! :D read more

These guys were great! Lots of people getting equipment but they moved you through quickly while making g sure you had what you needed. Bruno and the rest of the staff were first rate! read more

We LOVED this place! ...On so many levels they are awesome! Young boys checking us in to rent our tubes were quick, efficient and very polite. Tubes were in great shape. And Robert- owner -AND limo driver back from the river- was wonderful. Definitely love seeing a well run operation! read more

Excellent customer service. We came here for the first time for ski rental, and the sales staff was very knowledgeable and took the time to get each of us properly fitted for gear. We came back after a day of skiing to get some adjustments made, and we were in and out in just a few minutes. Very reasonable prices and good quality rental equipment. read more

The service was excellent and the equipment we rented was top of the line. We arrived during a snow storm and we were allowed to take our equipment early without charge so we could avoid the incoming storm. The skis were perfect for the conditions and the fit was right on. When we returned the rentals even though there was some confusion about what looked like an extra day of rental a quick conversation cleared it up and we were on our way. We will rent here again. read more

So sorry for your loss of the owner. We have always had good service from you all. Hope you can continue with the same great place read more

These guys contacted me ahead of time to make sure they had what I needed. We were the first ones in the store when they opened in the morning. They had my skis and boots already set aside for me. It was the quickest I've ever been in and out of a ski rental place. read more

One year later and the guys at Ski and Bow are still just as great. Bought a used board to try out and the whole process was great! The guys in the shop were so nice they even waxed and tuned the board for me. We stopped by a couple other places in Pagosa to look for some boards but the service these guys offer is excellent. I stop in ever time I'm in town. They have all your ski and snowboard rentals there and so many accessories. Your one stop shop. read more

Went in last Saturday to get some flies and ask about the river. I was directed to a whiteboard that I could barely read. Due to some head trauma from an active lifestyle, I have a hard time seeing small print and seeing certain shades of color. I asked the guide, Jamie Aponte, for help and he was extremely rude. I needed help finding flies, and he chewed me out and stated that I was being lazy and "not putting in the required work to catch fish". I have been in fly shops all over this continent and have never been treated like that. I had over $100 worth of merchandise and accessories in my hands, I put it all back and left the store. Jamie Aponte FOLLOWED ME OUT to the parking lot and continued to berate my wife and me. I calmly spoke my peace and left. I drove up the road to Let it Fly. The gentleman who owns it helped me find flies, showed me where to fish and was an absolute pleasure to work with. I spent a beaucoup amount of money and left the store happy. Ski and Bow Rack was my first stop in Pagosa, and my experience with Jamie put a huge damper on the trip. I have never been treated so rude. I will never go back to Ski and Bow Rack. Had Ski and Bow Rack simply been polite, I would have been a loyal customer and eventually solicited guide services. Fly-Shop Business 101 When a customer walks in the door and asks for a box flies, they are handing you a debit card and saying, "spend my money." If you are nice, they will peruse and spend more money. Get the flies, make the sale and keep your staff employed. I shared my experience with some fellow Outdoor Industry writers/personnel, and they were aghast. The town of Pagosa was a delight and made up for the terrible service at Ski and Bow. Chris Jarc at SOCO Motel is a fantastic human being, and I was honored to stay at his Motel. He showed us some great fishing and hiking spots on a map. Riff Raff was a blast and had good beer. Avoid Ski and Bow Rack for fly fishing gear. (I have no comment on the ski and archery side) Life is to short to be around toxic people. Poor customer service is a death knell for a company. Being nice is free. Being nice costs nothing. RIP Larry. read more

These guys were awesome! Another rental place wouldn't rent me two different sized shoes that I needed because of a recent foot surgery. They guys here went out of their way to make sure I got what I needed without an additional charge. We'll use them again next time we board Wolf Creek! read more