Save time and rent online
If you know your dates, save time and money by reserving and renting your gear online. Aspen Sports has online booking and renting at http://www.rentskis.com/aspen. Their daily package rates of Burton snowboards and boots begin at $46 ($26 for juniors). You can contact them at 1-800-544-6648, or drop in to see them at 408 E. Cooper Ave in Aspen.
Discount for online rentals
Aspen Ski and Snowboard Rentals offers a 25 percent discount to those who rent by using their online reservation and booking form, http://www.aspenskirentalsnowbaordrental.com. Their demo packages are $57.95 but with the discount you get it for $40.50. Use that extra money you saved for the apres ski run down "Mahogany Ridge" in the post-ski bar.
Rent gear from your lodge or hotel
Many hotels and hospitality establishments in Aspen rent gear. You can save time by renting from them and picking up the gear where you stay. http://www.stayaspensnowmass.com can help you arrange snowboard gear rentals where you are planning your vacation. Rates are posted on their website.
Flying into Denver?
If you are flying into Denver and want to get all your gear rented in the city, try Cristy Sports. With several locations they are a good choice for less expensive rentals in Denver, http://www.christysports.com. There is a 20 percent discount for renting online 24 hours in advance. They carry Burton, K2, Nitro and Ride Fleetwood equipment. All mountain packages start at $47/day.
You've got the gear, now go ride
Now that you have the beta for gear rental in Aspen, go get it and ride!
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
