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Base Camp is Venture Sports' shop in Vail Village, downstairs in the Gondola Haus (the old Vista Bahn Building) at the top of Bridge Street, right beside Gondola One. Rent here and your skis spend the night at the lift, not in your room: storage and a ski valet come free with every rental.

It suits skiers and riders who want new demo or performance gear and a short morning, and in summer it becomes the village's starting point for mountain bikes, cruisers and the Vail Pass ride. Venture Sports is a locally owned valley outfitter that has been running shops since 1991.

At the base of Gondola One

Venture Sports calls Base Camp ski-in/ski-out, and the shop's position makes the claim practical: at the end of the day you ski back to the door, hand over your gear and walk into the village in street shoes. Boot dryers, free overnight storage and valets who help with boots and set skis on the snow are part of every rental.

The rental fleet

There are two adult tiers, demo and performance, for both skis and snowboards. The ski fleet draws on Volkl, Kastle, Rossignol, Armada, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica, Head and DPS, and the boards come from Never Summer and Weston, both made in Colorado. Junior packages cover kids up to age 12, and snowshoes and helmets are available. Every rental ski and board is tuned and waxed before it goes out, and booking online costs less than walking in. Package prices are in the FAQ.

Guests of The Sebastian and Club One members

The Sebastian - Vail uses Base Camp as its slopeside ski room. The hotel's Adventure Concierge fits guests in the lobby and valets their gear here, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the hotel, and the hotel describes that service as reserved for its guests. Club One Ski Lockers, which shares the building, sends members' skis here for their tunes.

Summer bikes and the Vail Pass ride

From late May the shop rents bikes from its spot on the Vail bike path: full-suspension and electric mountain bikes, carbon road and gravel bikes, e-bikes and cruisers. Only demo bikes can be reserved; the rest are first come, first served. Venture also runs the Vail Pass ride, a mostly downhill paved route of about 15 miles from the top of the pass back to Vail Village, self-guided or with a private guide.

Delivery and other shops

If you would rather not walk to the gondola to be fitted, Venture's delivery service brings rentals to lodging anywhere from East Vail to Edwards. The company also runs shops in Lionshead, West Vail and Avon.

Sources: Base Camp ski rentals, Base Camp bike shop, Vail Pass tours, contact, delivery, The Sebastian Base Camp. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Quick answer: Base Camp is a business at 298 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657. Venture Sports' Base Camp beside Gondola One: demo ski and snowboard rentals, free storage and ski valet, and summer bikes and Vail Pass tours.

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Base Camp is Venture Sports' shop in Vail Village, downstairs in the Gondola Haus (the old Vista Bahn Building) at the top of Bridge Street, right beside Gondola One. Rent here and your skis spend the night at the lift, not in your room: storage and a ski valet come free with every rental.

It suits skiers and riders who want new demo or performance gear and a short morning, and in summer it becomes the village's starting point for mountain bikes, cruisers and the Vail Pass ride. Venture Sports is a locally owned valley outfitter that has been running shops since 1991.

At the base of Gondola One

Venture Sports calls Base Camp ski-in/ski-out, and the shop's position makes the claim practical: at the end of the day you ski back to the door, hand over your gear and walk into the village in street shoes. Boot dryers, free overnight storage and valets who help with boots and set skis on the snow are part of every rental.

The rental fleet

There are two adult tiers, demo and performance, for both skis and snowboards. The ski fleet draws on Volkl, Kastle, Rossignol, Armada, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica, Head and DPS, and the boards come from Never Summer and Weston, both made in Colorado. Junior packages cover kids up to age 12, and snowshoes and helmets are available. Every rental ski and board is tuned and waxed before it goes out, and booking online costs less than walking in. Package prices are in the FAQ.

Guests of The Sebastian and Club One members

The Sebastian - Vail uses Base Camp as its slopeside ski room. The hotel's Adventure Concierge fits guests in the lobby and valets their gear here, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the hotel, and the hotel describes that service as reserved for its guests. Club One Ski Lockers, which shares the building, sends members' skis here for their tunes.

Summer bikes and the Vail Pass ride

From late May the shop rents bikes from its spot on the Vail bike path: full-suspension and electric mountain bikes, carbon road and gravel bikes, e-bikes and cruisers. Only demo bikes can be reserved; the rest are first come, first served. Venture also runs the Vail Pass ride, a mostly downhill paved route of about 15 miles from the top of the pass back to Vail Village, self-guided or with a private guide.

Delivery and other shops

If you would rather not walk to the gondola to be fitted, Venture's delivery service brings rentals to lodging anywhere from East Vail to Edwards. The company also runs shops in Lionshead, West Vail and Avon.

Sources: Base Camp ski rentals, Base Camp bike shop, Vail Pass tours, contact, delivery, The Sebastian Base Camp. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Closed for the season · Reopens Nov 13

Amenities at Base Camp

  • Ski-in/ski-out
  • Free overnight storage
  • Boot dryers
  • Ski valet
  • Tuning
  • Rental delivery
  • Bike rentals

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Base Camp?
At 298 Hanson Ranch Road, downstairs in the Gondola Haus (formerly the Vista Bahn Building) at the top of Bridge Street, next to Gondola One in Vail Village. It shares the building with Almresi and Club One Ski Lockers. The shop's phone is (970) 477-8095.
Is Base Camp open now, and when does it open for the season?
Base Camp is seasonal and closes between seasons. For winter, it reopens on Friday, November 13, 2026 for the 2026/27 ski season (Venture Sports' homepage and The Sebastian both give November 13). In summer it rents bikes and runs Vail Pass tours from late May (May 23) through October, weather permitting; the operator's bike page says summer rentals and tours return in May 2027. If you are visiting in late spring or fall, call (970) 477-8095 before you go.
What are Base Camp's hours?
Venture Sports does not publish Base Camp's shop hours on its website, so call (970) 477-8095 before you go. The Sebastian, Vail lists its guests' Base Camp service as open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the ski season, and notes hours vary by season. Do not rely on a fixed 9-to-5: the shop is closed entirely between seasons.
How much are ski and snowboard rentals?
Walk-in and online prices are: demo ski package $89 or $80.10 online; performance ski package $79 or $71.10; demo snowboard package $89 or $80.10; performance snowboard package $79 or $71.10; junior ski or snowboard package (up to age 12) $35 or $31.50; snowshoes $25 or $22.50. Booking online in advance saves 10% on walk-in prices. Helmets are not included in the packages; a helmet is a $12 per day add-on ($10.80 online), from Smith and Giro.
Is Base Camp ski-in/ski-out, and is storage included?
Yes. Venture Sports describes it as a ski-in/ski-out shop at the base of Gondola One, and you can ski back to the door at the end of the day. Every rental includes free overnight storage and boot drying, and the ski valet team helps you with your boots and sets your skis or board on the snow by the gondola each morning.
Can I pick up my gear the day before, swap gear, or return to a different shop?
Yes to all three. You can be fitted and pick up your equipment after 4 p.m. the afternoon before your first ski day at no extra charge. During your stay you can drop in any time the shop is open to adjust your boot fit or swap skis for changing snow conditions. You can also pick up, return or exchange gear at any Venture Sports location, including The Lion in Lionshead and Grand Hyatt Vail in Cascade Village.
Can rentals be delivered, and what if I need to cancel?
Yes. Venture Sports has run ski and snowboard delivery since 1991 and covers lodging from East Vail to Edwards, with in-room fitting at a scheduled time (standard delivery hours 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.). If a fit is wrong on the mountain, the team will meet you at a Vail or Beaver Creek base area within 20 minutes to fix it; at the end of the trip you simply leave the gear at your lodging for pickup. Delivery carries a 100% money-back guarantee, and cancellations or changes are handled by calling the delivery team on (970) 949-0728. No cancellation terms are published for in-store rentals, so call the shop on (970) 477-8095 for those.
What does Base Camp rent in summer?
Bikes, from its spot on the Vail bike path. Daily rates are $165 for an electric mountain bike, $135 for a demo carbon mountain, road or gravel bike, $100 for a Yeti SB135, $95 for an e-bike, $80 for an alloy trail bike and $50 for a cruiser. For families there are junior mountain bikes at $55 (Jr. Demo) and $35 (Jr. Trail), child trailers at $30 and a bike rack at $25. Only demo bikes can be reserved ((970) 477-8095); other bikes are first come, first served. All rental bikes are tuned and cleaned before they go out.
How does the Vail Pass bike tour work?
The self-guided tour costs $90 per person and a private guided tour $160 per person. Vail departures are daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. from May 23 through October, weather permitting (Avon departures 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). The paved ride starts at 10,600 feet and descends about 2,500 feet over roughly 15 miles back to Vail Village (1.5 to 2 hours), or 24 miles on to Avon. Riders use upright comfort cruisers; every rider must be able to ride their own bike and operate gears and hand brakes confidently, and trailers and e-bikes are not allowed on the pass. Book at least 48 hours ahead.
I am staying at The Sebastian. How does Base Camp work for me?
Visit the Adventure Concierge in the hotel lobby to be fitted, and the staff send your gear to Base Camp, a 5 to 10 minute walk away at Gondola One (transport is available on request). The hotel says rentals booked at least 24 hours before your stay are 20% off, and storage at Base Camp is complimentary for its guests; access to the service is complimentary, rentals are charged separately. Lift tickets are not sold there. Note the shop itself is also open to the public; it is The Sebastian's concierge and valet service that is reserved for its guests.

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