💡 Pro Tip: Rent in Town, Not at the Resort

Renting gear from shops in town is typically 20–30% cheaper than renting at the resort base. Plus, you can try on gear without the rush. Many shops offer online reservations and night-before pickup.

🏪 Rental Shops

Shop Address Specialization
Goldsmith's Sports42071 Big Bear BlvdCustom boot fitting, full-service tuning, e-bike rentals
Getboards40977 Big Bear BlvdSlopeside support, clothing rentals, night-before pickup
Action Ski & Board41647 Big Bear BlvdPerformance snowboarding focus, Nitro/K2 gear
Blauer Ski & Board41177 Big Bear BlvdRapid fitting, competitive budget rates from $19.95
Big Bear SportsBig Bear BlvdGeneral family rental focus

💰 Rental Pricing

Most shops open by 7:30 AM and close between 7–9 PM during peak season. Multi-day and online reservation discounts usually available.

Package Price / Day
Adult Beginner Package (Ski or Board + Boots)$34.99 – $39.99
Performance / Sport Package$39.99 – $44.99
Demo Package (Top-tier gear)$49.99 – $54.99
Kids' Package$24.99
Helmet Rental$10.00 – $12.99
Clothing (Jacket or Pants)$12.00 – $12.99 each

What to Rent

Ski Package

Skis, boots, and poles. Helmets usually extra. Demo packages for high-end gear.

Snowboard Package

Board and boots. Binding setup included. Specify regular or goofy stance.

Snow Clothing

Jackets, pants, and gloves. Essential if coming from the city unprepared.

🔧 Maintenance & Tuning

Shops like Goldsmith's offer professional edge and base tuning ($35–$75), binding mounting, and custom boot stretching. Getboards offers "Slopeside Service" — they'll meet you at the resort to swap gear if something isn't working.