With winter weather on the horizon, fall is the time to do some ski gear prep for the Vail skiing season. Time invested in pre-season organization will pay off when the snow falls. Plus, assurance of your equipment’s functionality will give you the boost you need for all-mountain confidence, all winter long. Begin with a […]
Ski Gear News
Spring Vail Ski Tuning, Summerizing Skis, and Summer Ski Storage
With only a short time left in the Vail, Colorado, ski season, we wanted to share some spring Vail ski tuning advice that will help you keep your skis in top shape until the very last day the mountain’s open. And we’re always thinking ahead, too, so you’ll also find advice here on preparing skis for summer […]
Gear Trends & Ski Tester Favorites
At the end of January 2017, we attended the SIA Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Plus, we also got some new ski testing time in at the On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest at Copper Mountain Resort. These events let us really geek out over ski gear—in a good way. Here are a few […]
2017-2018 Vail Ski Rental Preview
In sharing this 2017-2018 Vail ski rental preview, we’re getting really excited about next season’s ski gear. But in the meantime, we’re still out there skiing every day of Vail’s prime spring conditions that we can. Plus, we’re testing out the latest ski gear to make sure we have the best Vail ski rental line available […]
Vail Ski Rental & 2017-2018 Ski Retail Trends
Here at Vista Bahn Ski Rentals in Vail, Colorado, we love sharing insider knowledge with you, so we’re excited to tell you more about some of the hottest ski retail trends for 2017-2018. At the end of January 2017, we attended the SIA Snow Show & Sourcing Snow at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Plus, […]
VBSR Customer Blogger: Chris Anthony, Pro Skier
Chris Anthony: You may recognize his name through his many movies with Warren Miller but these days he’s up to much bigger adventures if you can imagine that! Chris is a Colorado native and longtime Vail resident. For a good portion of his life Chris competed at an international level and traveled as an athlete and on-screen […]
SIA SnowShow Brings Best to Vail Ski Rentals
Every January the VBSR Vail ski staff and nationwide ski retail shops flock to the SIA Snow Show in Denver at the Colorado Conference Center. The SIA is a 5-day conference, including industry & intelligence seminars, and gargantuan expo hall featuring hard and soft good manufacturers presenting their new lines for 2016-2017. The expo is […]
Vail Village Ski Rental Vs. Buying Your Own
“Our goal at Vista Bahn Ski Rentals is get you the best possible skiing experience in the Vail Valley, whether that’s giving you the opportunity to try several different skis in variable conditions, or connect you with that sweet, new ski you’ve been eyeing.” Sacha Gros, co-owner VBSR. The decision to rent or buy skis […]
2015-2016 Alpine Ski Demo Lines
It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, we’ve got new skis for the new season. In Spring 2015, the Vista Bahn Ski Rentals staff tested the new 2015-2016 season skis at Copper Mountain in Copper, Colorado. SIA Ski Testing (SIA Snow Sports) brings ski industry reps to the Rockies to present their upcoming lines and do […]
Prepare Your Skis for Off-Season
The ski season is winding down. You may be planning your first outdoor spring activity (climbing, biking, fishing, golfing, etc.). Here at VBSR, we are certainly thinking that way. The crew from Argentina has gone traveling; Aggie is already mountain biking; Barclay is set to play golf; Â Dominique and Matt are looking forward to a […]