In weeks and months before Vail opens, it’s time to build ski fitness for the winter season. The snow flurries aren’t yet flying, but we’re still thinking about—and training for—skiing. Ski training includes building aerobic capacity and increasing strength. Agility, functional flexibility, and balance training can also help build ski fitness in anticipation of Vail’s […]
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Meet Vail Blü Cow Owner and VBSR Ambassador Simone Larese
We recently caught up with Vail native Simone Larese, owner of beloved Blü Cow in Vail. This bustling café on Bridge Street in Vail Village is known for its famous Swiss Hot Dog, beer, and après-ski scene. Plus it’s just around the corner from VBSR, which means that we can walk on over to Blü […]
Vail Updates and Upgrades
Many Vail updates and upgrades are underway this summer season, keeping the town we love busy all year long. We look forward to seeing our guests back at Vista Bahn Ski Rentals (VBSR) this winter season for ski rentals, ski tuning services, and gear storage. But until then, we’re gathering local knowledge about what Vail […]
Vail Mountain Upgrades: Our Ever-Evolving Mountain:
Now that it’s summertime, Vail skiing is behind us, but Vail mountain upgrades keep us excited all year long. We like it even better when new mountain developments let VBSR guests maximize their time on the slopes. So one of our favorite Vail mountain upgrades this winter was the the new Northwoods Express Lift. For […]
Stay Epic with the Vail Epic Pass and VBSR
The ski season is over, but the Vail Epic Pass continues to get more epic each year. We know that you have a lot of options when it comes to skiing. There are other resorts, other ski areas, other places to go. But we love seeing you here each winter at Vail in the VBSR […]
2018 VBSR Vail Ski Season Highlights
Now that the 2018 Vail ski season is over, we have some time to consider winter highlights as we get ready for summer adventures. As always, Vista Bahn Ski Rentals (VBSR) was buzzing and busy this season. Our friendly staff helped set up guests with ski and snowboard rentals, repair, and storage. And we began […]
Summer Bike Rentals at Vail Bike Hub
The VBSR ski shop will transform into Vail Bike Hub this summer for summer bike rentals, retail, and full-service tuning and repair. Come in to meet Vail Bike Hub owners Spencer Stern and Paul Thering, who will be working from the shop’s convenient location just steps away from Gondola One in Vail Village. Their goal […]
How Should Rental Ski Boots Fit?
Happy feet make happy skiers, and “How should ski boots fit?” is a common question that Vail guests ask us here at Vista Bahn Ski Rentals (VBSR). Snowboard boots and rental ski boots come with our snowboard and ski rental packages. Ski poles also come along with rental packages for skiers. But it’s good to […]
Meet Meet US Ski Team Member Nellie Rose Talbot
We recently caught up with US Ski Team member and VBSR pro ambassador Nellie Rose Talbot, who grew up skiing in Vail and is now ski racing across the globe. At Vista Bahn Ski Rentals, skiing and ski racing are a part of our family history. The sport continues to widen our circle of friends, and […]
Ski Tuning Tips from VBSR’s Master Tuners
The spring season is a time to be mindful of snowboard and ski tuning since Vail weather conditions can change rapidly on the slopes. One day, you might be skiing powder in Vail’s famed back bowls or ripping down your favorite frontside groomers. But then on the next, you might be dodging rocks. At Vista […]
