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Performance Sports has rented skis in Lionshead since 1979, and the same two longtime locals, known to customers as JP and The General, still own and run it. It is an independent, self-described "mom and pop" shop in the heart of Lionshead Village, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Chair 8.

It suits skiers and snowboarders based on the Lionshead side who want a small shop, staff who have worked there for decades, and the chance to leave their skis at the base overnight. Families can rent here too, with a kids' package.

Rentals

There are three levels. Premium Demo skis change each season and are picked from K2, Head, Völkl, Rossignol, Nordica, Dynastar and Icelantic. The Sport fleet is a Nordica all-mountain ski aimed at beginners and intermediates. Snowboard packages use Head boards and boots, and children get K2 junior skis. Reserving online at least a week ahead takes 20% off the daily rate.

Storage and pickup

Rental customers get free overnight storage for skis or boards, and benches to leave street shoes during the day. Boots go home with you, because the shop has no room for them. Equipment can be collected the evening before your first ski day, after 5 p.m.; staff do not do new fittings between 3 and 5 p.m., when everyone is returning gear.

Tuning and clothing

Repairs and tunes are done by hand. The small retail floor carries outerwear from Obermeyer, Descente, Spyder, Rossignol, Nils and others, baselayers from Kari Traa and Smartwool, and gloves and goggles from Hestra, Swany and Smith. Clothing is not rented, but you can check some live stock online through Locally and reserve it for pickup.

Sources: Performance Sports, rates, FAQs, reservations. Checked September 23, 2026.

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531 E Lionshead Cir
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Quick answer: Performance Sports is a business at 531 E Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657. Performance Sports is an independent Lionshead ski shop run by the same locals since 1979, steps from the Eagle Bahn, with rentals and hand tuning.

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Performance Sports has rented skis in Lionshead since 1979, and the same two longtime locals, known to customers as JP and The General, still own and run it. It is an independent, self-described "mom and pop" shop in the heart of Lionshead Village, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Chair 8.

It suits skiers and snowboarders based on the Lionshead side who want a small shop, staff who have worked there for decades, and the chance to leave their skis at the base overnight. Families can rent here too, with a kids' package.

Rentals

There are three levels. Premium Demo skis change each season and are picked from K2, Head, Völkl, Rossignol, Nordica, Dynastar and Icelantic. The Sport fleet is a Nordica all-mountain ski aimed at beginners and intermediates. Snowboard packages use Head boards and boots, and children get K2 junior skis. Reserving online at least a week ahead takes 20% off the daily rate.

Storage and pickup

Rental customers get free overnight storage for skis or boards, and benches to leave street shoes during the day. Boots go home with you, because the shop has no room for them. Equipment can be collected the evening before your first ski day, after 5 p.m.; staff do not do new fittings between 3 and 5 p.m., when everyone is returning gear.

Tuning and clothing

Repairs and tunes are done by hand. The small retail floor carries outerwear from Obermeyer, Descente, Spyder, Rossignol, Nils and others, baselayers from Kari Traa and Smartwool, and gloves and goggles from Hestra, Swany and Smith. Clothing is not rented, but you can check some live stock online through Locally and reserve it for pickup.

Sources: Performance Sports, rates, FAQs, reservations. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Amenities at Performance Sports

  • Ski rentals
  • Snowboard rentals
  • Demo skis
  • Kids rentals
  • Free overnight rental storage
  • Ski tuning and repair
  • Boot fitting help
  • Retail skiwear
  • Online reservations

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Performance Sports?
At 531 East Lionshead Circle in Lionshead Village, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Chair 8.
How much are rentals?
Posted daily rates, with the online-reservation price second: Premium Demo package $75 ($60), Premium Demo skis only $60 ($48), Sport package $50 ($40), Sport skis only $45 ($36), Snowboard package $50 ($40), snowboard only $45 ($36), Kids package $35 ($28). Confirm current rates when you book.
How do I get the online discount?
Reserve through the shop's online reservation form at least one week before arrival for 20% off rental rates. Reservations made within a week of arrival cannot be guaranteed.
Can I pick up my equipment the evening before?
Yes, pickup for the next day is available after 5:00 PM. The shop does no new setups between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM because of returns and storage traffic.
Can I rent skis without boots, or boots without skis?
Skis only, yes, at every package level. Boots alone are not rented, because rental boots may not work with your own bindings.
Can I leave my gear at the shop?
Rental skis, boards and poles can be stored overnight free, and there are benches for street shoes during the day. Boots must go home with you each night.
Can I ask for a specific demo ski?
Call (970) 476-1718 with your top three choices. The shop will note them and do its best, but cannot guarantee a specific model or size.
What do tunes and repairs cost?
Posted rates: full tune $60, sharpen and wax $40 for skis or $45 for a snowboard, binding mount $60 (or $75 with a new-ski tune), deburr and wax $25 or $30, hot wax $18 or $25, and binding calibration $18.
Do you rent ski clothing?
No. Clothing is retail only: outerwear from Obermeyer, Descente, Spyder, Rossignol, Nils and others, baselayers from Kari Traa and Smartwool, and gloves and goggles from Hestra, Swany and Smith. Some live stock can be checked online through Locally and reserved for in-store pickup.
How do I contact the shop?
Call (970) 476-1718 or email [email protected].

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