Vista Bahn Ski Rentals
About
Vista Bahn Ski Rentals is 18 steps from Gondola One, at the top of Bridge Street beside the Vail Ski School, and the Gros family has run it since 1977. It is one of the last owner-operated ski shops in Vail Village.
It suits skiers who want to collect gear, ski and return it without carrying skis through the village, and anyone who cares about tuning. Sacha Gros, a former nine-year member of the U.S. Ski Team and a 1998 Olympian, leads a tuning team that finishes skis by hand.
Rentals and demos
Packages run from Sport skis for first-timers through Performance and Demo tiers, plus junior skis and adult snowboards; kids' snowboards are not rented. The demo fleet covers all-mountain and powder skis from Armada, Atomic, Blizzard, Head, K2, Kastle, Nordica, Rossignol and Volkl, and you can swap models during the day as conditions change. Reserving online in advance takes 20% off; the FAQ has the rates.
The night before
Rental customers can collect equipment the evening before their first day, after 4:30 p.m., which avoids the morning queue. A physical credit card is required at pickup.
Storage
Rental equipment stays at the shop overnight for free. Skiers with their own gear can pay for nightly ski or boot storage on dryers, or take a wax with overnight storage. Seasonal lockers at Joel's Locker Room hold four sets of skis, boots and poles, but they are full at present, with a waitlist.
Tuning and repair
Being next to the ski school and Gondola One means you can ski to the door, drop skis at the end of the day and collect them tuned the next morning. Services run from a quick wax to full tunes, binding mounts and AT binding work.
Staff
Many staff return season after season, and the team includes bilingual Argentinian employees, which helps Spanish-speaking visitors.
Sources: Vista Bahn Ski Rentals, ski rentals, storage, repairs, FAQ. Checked September 23, 2026.
Contact Information
Vail, 81657
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About Vista Bahn Ski Rentals
Vista Bahn Ski Rentals is 18 steps from Gondola One, at the top of Bridge Street beside the Vail Ski School, and the Gros family has run it since 1977. It is one of the last owner-operated ski shops in Vail Village.
It suits skiers who want to collect gear, ski and return it without carrying skis through the village, and anyone who cares about tuning. Sacha Gros, a former nine-year member of the U.S. Ski Team and a 1998 Olympian, leads a tuning team that finishes skis by hand.
Rentals and demos
Packages run from Sport skis for first-timers through Performance and Demo tiers, plus junior skis and adult snowboards; kids' snowboards are not rented. The demo fleet covers all-mountain and powder skis from Armada, Atomic, Blizzard, Head, K2, Kastle, Nordica, Rossignol and Volkl, and you can swap models during the day as conditions change. Reserving online in advance takes 20% off; the FAQ has the rates.
The night before
Rental customers can collect equipment the evening before their first day, after 4:30 p.m., which avoids the morning queue. A physical credit card is required at pickup.
Storage
Rental equipment stays at the shop overnight for free. Skiers with their own gear can pay for nightly ski or boot storage on dryers, or take a wax with overnight storage. Seasonal lockers at Joel's Locker Room hold four sets of skis, boots and poles, but they are full at present, with a waitlist.
Tuning and repair
Being next to the ski school and Gondola One means you can ski to the door, drop skis at the end of the day and collect them tuned the next morning. Services run from a quick wax to full tunes, binding mounts and AT binding work.
Staff
Many staff return season after season, and the team includes bilingual Argentinian employees, which helps Spanish-speaking visitors.
Sources: Vista Bahn Ski Rentals, ski rentals, storage, repairs, FAQ. Checked September 23, 2026.