American Ski Exchange
About
American Ski Exchange sits on Wall Street in the center of Vail Village, less than a minute's walk below Gondola One, and the Higgins family has run it since 1986. Its pitch is price: it guarantees the lowest rental rates in Vail Village and takes up to 30% off for booking ahead.
It suits budget-minded skiers and groups who still want current equipment, and anyone who likes to get fitted the night before. The shop stays open until 10 p.m. in peak season, so late arrivals can collect gear after dinner and head straight to the lift in the morning.
Rentals
The Performance/Demo package is the shop's most popular, with skis from Atomic, Nordica, K2, Salomon, Rossignol, Volkl, Liberty and Blizzard, and snowboards from Never Summer. Junior skis and boots come from Rossignol, K2, Salomon and Blizzard. Ski and snowboard packages cost the same, and you can switch between them. It also rents adult ski jackets, pants and helmets.
Storage and lockers
Overnight storage is free for rental customers. For your own gear there is paid daily ski storage, token lockers for boots and helmets, and four-person lockers with boot dryers and power outlets by the week or the season. Seasonal lockers tend to sell out early.
Tuning
The tune shop runs a Montana Saphir 2 Pro robotic tuning machine, and skis dropped off by 4:45 p.m. are ready by 8 a.m. the next morning.
Groups
Groups of 10 or more who arrive together can save up to 35% with 72 hours' notice, except during peak weeks. Call a manager ahead to set an arrival time.
Summer river tubes
When the snow is gone the shop rents NRS river tubes, with a life jacket included, for floating Gore Creek and other rivers. No reservation is needed, but call for current river conditions.
Sources: American Ski Exchange, FAQs, lockers and storage, tuning, group rentals, river tubes, about us. Checked September 23, 2026.
Contact Information
Vail, 81657
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About American Ski Exchange
American Ski Exchange sits on Wall Street in the center of Vail Village, less than a minute's walk below Gondola One, and the Higgins family has run it since 1986. Its pitch is price: it guarantees the lowest rental rates in Vail Village and takes up to 30% off for booking ahead.
It suits budget-minded skiers and groups who still want current equipment, and anyone who likes to get fitted the night before. The shop stays open until 10 p.m. in peak season, so late arrivals can collect gear after dinner and head straight to the lift in the morning.
Rentals
The Performance/Demo package is the shop's most popular, with skis from Atomic, Nordica, K2, Salomon, Rossignol, Volkl, Liberty and Blizzard, and snowboards from Never Summer. Junior skis and boots come from Rossignol, K2, Salomon and Blizzard. Ski and snowboard packages cost the same, and you can switch between them. It also rents adult ski jackets, pants and helmets.
Storage and lockers
Overnight storage is free for rental customers. For your own gear there is paid daily ski storage, token lockers for boots and helmets, and four-person lockers with boot dryers and power outlets by the week or the season. Seasonal lockers tend to sell out early.
Tuning
The tune shop runs a Montana Saphir 2 Pro robotic tuning machine, and skis dropped off by 4:45 p.m. are ready by 8 a.m. the next morning.
Groups
Groups of 10 or more who arrive together can save up to 35% with 72 hours' notice, except during peak weeks. Call a manager ahead to set an arrival time.
Summer river tubes
When the snow is gone the shop rents NRS river tubes, with a life jacket included, for floating Gore Creek and other rivers. No reservation is needed, but call for current river conditions.
Sources: American Ski Exchange, FAQs, lockers and storage, tuning, group rentals, river tubes, about us. Checked September 23, 2026.