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Breckenridge Ski Rentals
Shops name packages differently, so we group them by level. Mid: sport and all-mountain gear
1 of 1 shops · in store: 1 of 1 shop has a Mid package, $42/day
Which Breckenridge Ski Rental Shop Is Right for You?
Last updated: November 2026 · 2026–27 season
The free BreckConnect Gondola links downtown Breckenridge with the base of Peak 8, stopping at Peak 7, and a free shuttle runs between the Peak 7, 8 and 9 base areas in about 10 to 15 minutes. Here's what sets each shop apart.
- Walk out to the lifts: Breck Sports has slopeside shops at the base of Peak 7 (inside Crystal Peak Lodge), Peak 8 and Peak 9 (The Maggie and Beaver Run), and Christy Sports Breckenridge Village sits at the base of the Quicksilver chairlift on Peak 9.
- Staying downtown: Carvers Ski Shop is a two-minute walk from the BreckConnect Gondola, Christy Sports Pine Ridge is a short walk from the Snowflake lift, and Christy Sports Main Street Station, Breck Sports Hotel Alpenrock and Base Mountain Sports on South Park Avenue are a short walk from the Peak 9 base.
- Epic Pass holders: get an extra 20% off at every Breck Sports shop and with Epic Mountain Rentals delivery. Log in to your Epic account when you book to apply it.
- Kids rent free: at Christy Sports, kids 12 and under get one free kids' package with each adult ski or snowboard package booked for four or more consecutive days. It covers the Kids Sport Ski and Kids Snowboard packages, and doesn't apply to delivery, boots-only rentals, group pricing or the holiday period from December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
- Advanced kids: Ski Butlers rents Tweener twin tips and junior race skis for strong skiers 8 to 16, and Christy Sports' Kids Premium package suits confident intermediate and advanced juniors.
- Big feet: Christy Sports, Breck Sports and Epic Mountain Rentals stock ski boots up to adult size 16.
- Free storage and unlimited swaps: Base Mountain Sports stores your gear overnight for free at any of its shops and swaps it as often as you like. Breck Sports Peak 8 and Beaver Run store skis overnight at the shop where you picked them up.
- Ski clothing, goggles and snowshoes: Carvers Ski Shop rents insulated jackets and bibs for adults and kids, plus Tubbs snowshoes, Ski Butlers rents Smith goggles, and Mountain Threads ships ski clothing rentals to you.
- An extra morning: Christy Sports takes returns until 10 a.m. the day after your rental ends. Breck Sports wants gear back by closing on your last day, and Carvers Ski Shop by 6 p.m.
- Extra 10% off: Get an extra 10% off when you book through TripOutside with Black Tie Ski or Ski Butlers!
What Every Breckenridge Shop Offers
- Day-before pickup: after 2 p.m. at Carvers Ski Shop, and after 3 p.m. at Breck Sports, Christy Sports and Base Mountain Sports.
- Free cancellation: any time at Carvers Ski Shop, up to 24 hours ahead at Breck Sports, Christy Sports, Epic Mountain Rentals and Ski Butlers, and up to 48 hours ahead at Black Tie Ski, which also reschedules weather and airline delays free, and Base Mountain Sports, which refunds its deposit.
- Online discounts: up to 20% off at every shop when you book online at least 24 hours ahead. Get an extra 10% off when you book through TripOutside with Black Tie Ski or Ski Butlers!
- Helmets and kids' gear: every shop rents both. Reserve helmets ahead at Christy Sports, which stocks a limited number.
- Skis without boots: every shop rents them at a lower rate. Bring your boots to the fitting so the shop can set your bindings.
- Damage waiver: optional at every shop, covering repairable damage.
Breckenridge Ski Rental Delivery
Black Tie Ski, Ski Butlers, Base Mountain Sports and Epic Mountain Rentals bring skis and boots to where you're staying, fit everyone there and pick the gear up when you're done. Most guests choose a fitting the evening before their first ski day, so they can head straight to the lifts.
How They Differ
- Rental minimum: Epic Mountain Rentals has no minimum, so it works for a single ski day (book at least 48 hours ahead). Black Tie Ski, Ski Butlers and Base Mountain Sports have a two-day minimum (three days at Black Tie Ski in peak periods).
- Skip the fitting: Ski Butlers Express delivers pre-sized gear, so there's no fitting to wait for.
- Delivery cost: Black Tie Ski and Ski Butlers deliver free. Base Mountain Sports charges more for delivery than for in-store pickup, and its online discount doesn't apply to delivery.
- Swaps: Black Tie Ski and Ski Butlers technicians come to you, slopeside or at your lodging. Base Mountain Sports and Epic Mountain Rentals swap gear at their shops in Breckenridge.
- Unused days: Ski Butlers can often refund days you don't ski; Black Tie Ski doesn't.
Which Skis for Which Skier
- Beginner: a Sport package, also sold as Bronze or First Timer. Sport skis are built for turning at slower speeds, sliding and stopping, so they're the easiest skis to learn on.
- Intermediate: a Performance, Premium or High Performance package. Performance skis combine versatility and stability for carving groomers at moderate speeds or handling variable terrain. Premium skis are recent models that move beginners quickly to intermediate runs, from groomed greens and blues to the occasional black. High Performance skis are demo-quality all-mountain and powder skis.
- Advanced and expert: a Demo or Premium package. These are the season's newest high-end skis, made to try different shapes and technologies as your skills grow or conditions change. Breck Sports and Epic Mountain Rentals let adults pick their exact demo model when booking at least two days ahead, and Christy Sports demo packages use the same models sold on its retail floor. Ski Butlers' Premium package includes skis from Parlor Skis and Wagner Custom Skis, and Black Tie Ski's Signature Ski package carries specialty skis from PEAK, Völkl and Black Crows.
Breckenridge Ski Rentals: What to Know
Breckenridge Ski Resort sprawls across five peaks above a historic mining town, with rental shops at the base of Peaks 7, 8 and 9 and along Main Street. It has terrain for every level, so the right package depends on where you plan to ski. These are the resort's own mountain stats:
- Terrain: 2,908 skiable acres, 187 trails and 35 lifts, with 40% of the acreage above treeline.
- Elevation: a 9,600-foot base and a 12,998-foot summit on Peak 8, and 355 inches of average snowfall a year.
- Trail mix: 11% beginner, 31% intermediate, 24% advanced and 34% expert.
- Terrain parks: 3.
- Longest run: 4 O'Clock at 3.5 miles, a groomed blue-to-green run from Peak 8 to town.
Tips for Renting Skis in Breckenridge
- Book early for holidays: shops and delivery times fill up weeks ahead for Christmas through New Year's, MLK weekend and Presidents' Day.
- Have sizes ready: each skier's height, weight, boot size and ability. At Christy Sports, everyone renting needs to be at the fitting to sign the rental agreement.
- Know each skier's type: shops set binding release by skier type. Type I skis cautiously at slower speeds, Type II skis at moderate speeds on varied terrain, and Type III skis fast and aggressively. Being honest about it gets each skier the right package and a safe binding setting.
- Skip the morning rush: mornings are the busiest time at the shops, so pick up your gear the night before. Carvers Ski Shop opens pickup at 2 p.m. the day before your rental, and the other in-store shops at 3 p.m.
- Wear ski socks to the fitting: thin ski socks give a more accurate boot fit than thick ones.
- What to pack: TripOutside's What to Wear Skiing packing list covers layers and accessories.
Trusted Local Expertise, Verified by TripOutside
The TripOutside content team has vetted the local rental shops and delivery partners on this page, who rent gear every day and supply firsthand details on their locations, services and policies. Before partnering with a shop, TripOutside reviews customer feedback and ratings and confirms the shop's local expertise and current details, so each recommendation reflects on-the-ground experience. To suggest an update or correction, email stoke@tripoutside.com.
How Booking on TripOutside Works
TripOutside connects outdoor enthusiasts directly with vetted local shops to book their rentals. TripOutside has sent skiers to Breckenridge's rental shops since 2019.
Other Breckenridge Adventures
Breckenridge doesn't stop when the lifts close, and TripOutside partners with local guides and shops for the rest of the year.
- Prefer a board? Compare Breckenridge snowboard rentals from the same base-area and downtown shops.
- Take a quiet rest day on the forest trails with Breckenridge snowshoe rentals.
- Go beyond the lift lines with AIARE-certified guides on Breckenridge backcountry ski tours.
- When the snow melts, ride the trails around town on Breckenridge bike rentals.
- See everything else in town on Breckenridge adventures.
Is there ski rental delivery in Breckenridge?
Yes. Black Tie Ski, Ski Butlers, Base Mountain Sports and Epic Mountain Rentals bring skis and boots to your lodging and fit everyone there. Black Tie Ski, Ski Butlers and Base Mountain Sports have a two-day minimum, while Epic Mountain Rentals has no minimum and needs 48 hours' notice.
Where can I rent skis in Breckenridge Village?
Christy Sports Breckenridge Village sits at the base of the Quicksilver chairlift on Peak 9, across from The Maggie, where Breck Sports The Maggie rents slopeside. Breck Sports Beaver Run is nearby at the base of the Beaver Run SuperChair.
Where can I rent skis at Peak 8 in Breckenridge?
Breck Sports Peak 8 is steps from the lifts and the BreckConnect Gondola at the Peak 8 base. Breck Sports Peak 7 is one gondola stop below, inside Crystal Peak Lodge, and in town, Carvers Ski Shop is a two-minute walk from the gondola's base station.
How do I get from Main Street to the lifts in Breckenridge?
Take the free BreckConnect Gondola from town to the base of Peak 8, with a stop at Peak 7. A free shuttle links the Peak 7, 8 and 9 base areas in about 10 to 15 minutes. Carvers Ski Shop is a two-minute walk from the gondola, so renting downtown still puts you on the mountain quickly.
How much does it cost to rent skis in Breckenridge?
Breckenridge ski rentals start at $34 per day. The price depends on the package (sport, performance, premium or demo), adult or kids' gear, and in-store pickup or delivery. Prices are per day, so a week's cost depends on how many days you rent. Epic Pass holders save an extra 20% at Breck Sports and with Epic Mountain Rentals delivery, and Black Tie Ski and Ski Butlers take an extra 10% off when you book through TripOutside. Current prices for every shop and package are in the listings above.
Do Epic Pass holders get a ski rental discount in Breckenridge?
Yes. Epic Pass holders get an extra 20% off at every Breck Sports shop and with Epic Mountain Rentals delivery. Log in to your Epic account when you book to apply it. The discount covers ski and snowboard packages, helmets, boots and delivery, but not damage waivers.
Where can I rent demo skis in Breckenridge?
Breck Sports, Christy Sports, Carvers Ski Shop and Epic Mountain Rentals rent demo packages, and Base Mountain Sports' demo package is called Gold. Demo skis are the season's newest high-end models, and Christy Sports' demos are the same models sold on its retail floor. For delivered high-end skis, Ski Butlers rents Premium and High Performance packages, and Black Tie Ski rents its Signature Ski package.
Can I pick my own ski brand or model in Breckenridge?
Yes. At all six Breck Sports shops and with Epic Mountain Rentals delivery, book a demo package and choose "Pick Your Own" at checkout to select the exact skis you want, from brands such as Salomon, Rossignol, Völkl and Blizzard. Enter each skier's height, weight, shoe size and skier type, plus a preferred length if you have one. Pick Your Own is for adult gear and must be booked at least two days ahead, and models depend on availability. With sport and performance packages, the shop picks skis to match your profile, and you can ask for changes at the fitting.
Which Breckenridge ski rental shop is best?
The best shop depends on where you're staying and who you're renting for. The slopeside shops at Peaks 7, 8 and 9 suit skiers who want to walk to the lifts, the downtown shops suit skiers staying in town, and delivery suits anyone who'd rather be fitted at their lodging. For families booking four or more days, try Christy Sports; for custom-built Wagner skis, Ski Butlers.
Can kids rent skis free in Breckenridge?
Yes, at Christy Sports' five Breckenridge shops. Kids 12 and under get one free Kids Sport Ski or Kids Snowboard package with each adult ski or snowboard package booked for four or more consecutive days. The offer doesn't apply to delivery, boots-only rentals, group pricing or the holiday period from December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Helmets and damage protection cost extra, and kids can upgrade to a Premium or Demo package in store for the difference in price, depending on availability.
Can I pick up my skis the night before?
Yes. Carvers Ski Shop opens pickup after 2 p.m. the day before your rental, and Breck Sports, Christy Sports and Base Mountain Sports after 3 p.m. Black Tie Ski, Ski Butlers and Base Mountain Sports can also deliver and fit your gear the evening before your first ski day.
Can I store my skis overnight in Breckenridge?
Yes. Base Mountain Sports stores your gear overnight for free at any of its shops, including for its delivery customers, and Breck Sports Peak 8 and Beaver Run store skis overnight at the shop where you picked them up. Delivery services otherwise leave the gear with you at your lodging.
What if I return my skis early?
Policies differ by shop. Breck Sports refunds the remaining whole days you won't use. Ski Butlers can often refund unused days, depending on timing and notice, while Black Tie Ski doesn't refund unused days. Base Mountain Sports lets you return gear at any of its shops in Breckenridge, Vail or Beaver Creek. The safest plan is to rent for the days you know you'll ski and add days during your trip if you need them.
Can I rent ski clothing and goggles in Breckenridge?
Yes. Carvers Ski Shop rents insulated jackets and bibs for adults and kids, and Ski Butlers rents Smith goggles. Mountain Threads rents ski clothing and winter boots and ships them to you, and the What to Wear Skiing packing list shows what to pack and what to rent.
When does Breckenridge open for the 2026–27 season, and is there night skiing?
Breckenridge Ski Resort opens for the 2026–27 season on November 6, 2026, and usually skis into spring. Breckenridge doesn't offer night skiing, so a day-before pickup or an evening delivery is the way to start at first chair. Check the resort's hours of operation for closing day and lift hours, since they change with snow.
Does a Breckenridge ski rental include lift tickets?
No. Rental packages cover your gear, and lift tickets are sold separately by Breckenridge Ski Resort. Breckenridge is owned by Vail Resorts and is on the Epic Pass.
Is Breckenridge good for beginners, and how hard is the skiing?
Yes. Breckenridge is a big mountain with terrain for every level. Peak 9 is the main learning area, with the Quicksilver SuperChair serving easy green runs, and on Peak 8 the Rip's Ride chairlift gets beginners to gentle terrain fastest. By the resort's numbers, 11% of trails are beginner, 31% intermediate and 58% advanced and expert. The base sits at 9,600 feet, so plan an easy first day while you adjust to the altitude.
Where do I park to pick up rentals and get to the lifts in Breckenridge?
The South Gondola Parking Structure, North Gondola Lot and Gold Rush Lot in town are paid and can be reserved ahead in the Breck Park app, and the covered Stables Lot is a 5-minute walk from Peaks 7 and 8. Free lots at the Ice Rink and off Coyne Valley Road have free buses to the gondola and Peak 9. Carvers Ski Shop also has customer parking behind its building for pickup and drop-off. See the resort's parking guide for current rates.