Ski Rental Delivery

Ski Equipment: Rent or Buy???

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:25:40 +0000

Here’s a list of ski equipment available to rent:

* Skis
* Ski boots
* Ski poles
* Helmet
* Ski jacket and pants (at some resorts)

Ski Rental Options
Skiers can rent a package or rent items individually. For example, Deer Valley Resort offers full-day and afternoon only packages for juniors, beginner – intermediate, and intermediate – expert skiers. You can rent a full set of equipment, skis only or boots only. Helmets and poles are available separately.

Ski Rental Pricing
Rental equipment prices vary depending on the type of equipment you are renting, where you are renting from, and how long you are renting it for. Some packages start as low as $20 per day, others can cost $50 or more. Some resorts automatically add on damage insurance, for a few dollars per day.

Plan Ahead
Plan ahead and reserve your ski rental equipment in advance, especially during busy holiday weeks and school vacation weeks. That way you’ll know for certain that the equipment you want is available and ready when you arrive to pick it up.

What You Will Need to Buy
You will need to invest in ski clothing. At the least, you’ll need a warm ski jacket and snow pants, gloves, a layer of long underwear, warm socks and goggles. The following is a list of what you will need to wear:

* Gloves
* Goggles
* Hat or helmet liner
* Long underwear
* Ski socks
* Ski pants and jacket
* Turtleneck and sweater or fleece

When you’re starting out, you won’t need to buy high-end clothing, but, do make sure that it’s warm and waterproof.

Ski Rental Equipment!!

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:31:13 +0000

When you’re a beginning skier or just trying out the sport to decide if it’s the right one for you, it makes sense to rent ski equipment. Once you’re sure that you’re going to spend enough time on the slopes to justify buying ski equipment (which can be expensive) you can invest in your own ski gear.

Where to Rent
There are a couple of options for renting ski equipment. Many local ski shops rent equipment packages. One advantage to renting locally is that you can pick up your equipment ahead of time and avoid waiting in a line at the resort ski shop. On the other hand, if you rent equipment at the resort you may be able to store your equipment during the day or overnight free or for a nominal fee.

You can also rent ski equipment online and have it delivered to your hotel or condo.

Renting Ski Equipment
Most rental packages include skis, boots and poles. You should be able to choose from beginner or performance skis. Special packages are available for junior skiers. Helmets may be available for an additional charge, which can be as low as $10. That extra expense is well worth the safety you’ll gain by wearing a helmet.

Keep in mind that when you sign up for a ski lesson program, the package should include equipment that you can use all day. So, you won’t need to rent it separately. You’ll be outfitted with everything you need prior to your lesson.

Snow on Heavenly!

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:44:28 +0000

Mother nature seems to be answering prayers this week with a blast of snow storms blowing through the area. Relentless as she can be, we keep getting buried in snow here in Lake Tahoe. Tourists, and locals alike, are thrilled for the fresh powder to cover Heavenly Ski Resort. We have had a very good season to date and expect the fresh lines and great turns to continue up until the closing of the resort. It is now time for your ski and snowboard rentals to be tuned, because you won’t want to stop and take care of them at all this week. The forecast for Northern California looks to be soaked in precipitation = the frozen kind! I just skiied at the resort Sierra-at-Tahoe and it was almost completely ready, and by ready, I mean that you can pretty much jump off of any rock or obstacle in front of you without worry. It usually takes a bit longer for this phenomenon to occur but this season we are just about there. For those novice skiers, fresh snow means a softer landing when you fall while learning to not catch those unforgivable edges. We are all blessed here in Tahoe and mother nature seems to be seconding that notion. Hope you all have an amazing week and keep those ski tips up!!

Blue Bird Day at Telluride Ski Resort

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:17:40 +0000

Even though it has not snowed in the past few days in Telluride, the conditions have been amazing. I took out the Volkl AC 30 from my favorite local Telluride ski shop and cruised down some steep and very long groomers all day long. Great weather and great runs made for an awesome day on the slopes!

One Down – One to Go

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:33:41 +0000

Christmas came and went, now South Lake Tahoe is gearing up for a great New Years celebration. The town is swarming with tourists and the mountains are covered with plenty of the white stuff, so it’s time to ring in the new year and welcome a fresh decade. The forecast for this week is looking good, so get those ski and snowboard rentals waxed and ready for Heavenly Ski Resort. Stateline, NV is preparing for a serious celebration. Montbleau Casino is hosting a variety of parties, as well as Harrah’s and Harvey’s Casinos. With so much to do, one is posed with the question of which parties to attend? If you are looking for a crazy time, one could just head down to the State-line and join all of the revelers in the streets. As for me, I am going to have a few folks over to my house for an old-fashioned BBQ and some drinks. Whatever you may choose, be safe, have fun, and Happy New Year!

Red Skies in the Morning = Sailor’s Warning

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:42:23 +0000

It looks like there’s more precipitation headed for Heavenly Ski Resort this week. After plenty of snow covered the Lake Tahoe area, more is likely to fall and give Tahoe tourists fantastic skiing conditions. Snowfall totals last week were reaching epic levels and it doesn’t look like we will be disappointed this week either. Storms are predicted to keep pounding the Tahoe Basin and give us the white Christmas we all pray for. Lake Tahoe winter business owners are all extremely excited with the way this winter season has started off and are hopeful for a busy swiping season. Hopefully these predictions are valid because snow brings tourists > tourists bring money & money helps our local economy remain strong (not to mention making all the resorts pulse with all the fresh powder). The Farmers Almanac may just be correct this year and, if so, no one is going to be disappointed except for maybe the beach bums. Scrape those ski and snowboard rentals and don’t forget to pray for snow.

Heavenly Gets Covered!

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:21:56 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. Heavenly gets a fresh coating of the white stuff. Last night almost a foot of fresh snow dumped on the Lake Tahoe mountains. I guess everyone was praying extra hard in the Tahoe Basin because we were answered with lots of frozen precipitation and more is on the way. Get your ski and snowboard rentals out of the garage because it looks like we are shaping up for a pretty good winter season. Heavenly has now been open for two weeks and is quickly opening more runs each day for guests to ski. I for one am extremely excited to see the snow on the hill again, and I can’t wait to get up and make some more fresh turns. Keep praying South Lake Tahoe, it’s working!

Halloween at Heavenly

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:27:05 +0000

Wow what a scene. Halloween at Heavenly gets pretty crazy. Most of the Freaks come out at night, but in this case the daytime and at night. Multiple clubs in South Lake Tahoe have huge Halloween shin-digs but the Freaker’s Ball seems to top them all. Folks from every walk of life seem to come out of the wood-work and celebrate this amazing holiday. Not just the crazy young kids but housewives and clergies all have fun in the scene. No other holiday do we get to dress up as any wicked thing we can think of, (the more wicked the better), women parade around in thongs, and everyone who isn’t in costume is the weirdo. The two main spots of this madness is the Montbleu and Harrah’s casinos. Their clubs get packed with party-goers and all the happy revelers they can fit to capacity. This year I was the 70s one-piece suited skier with my four snow bunnies to escort me anywhere I went, it was a blast. Honestly, I am just ready for the snow to fall and break my ski and snowboard rentals out of the closet. Halloween always marks the “where the hell is the snow” conversations and this year is no different! We are all praying for the white stuff and hopefully the skies will provide it sooner than later.

Good Tires in South Lake Tahoe are Crucial!

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:03:11 +0000

One of the most important features of a car in Heavenly valley that gets neglected, the tires, can really make a difference in the life of a car. Living in South Lake Tahoe, you really have to pay attention to your tire tread and be aware of how worn it is. How little is too little, this is the big question. This really is essential during the winter months and to ensure a safe ride around town. Many locals will find themselves trying to push the life of the tire further than it should safely go. Just last year, on New Years Eve, I was guilty of such a mentality. I was driving out of a shopping center and the snow burms had been built to the point where one could not see around the corner. At about five miles an hour, I came around the enbankment to find another truck directly in front of me. I pumped my brakes and low and behold I skidded right into her. I tried my hardest to steer out of the way but to no avail, we connected and it was a headache. Later that night I inspected my truck, and the tires, and I realized that it was all due to the lack of tread. Luckily none of my new ski or snowboard rentals were in the truck or they would have been destroyed. So, word to the wise = Check your tires and make sure you replace the ones that need it, it could save you a huge headache or even your life in the future.

Wrapping up the summer

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:34:04 +0000

The switch of seasons is most apparent in a resort town like Whistler where so many changes occur. When you live in a city or rural town, you feel the air get cooler and the leaves change colour and fall, but things don’t really change that much. In Whistler the Gondola stops running, shops and restaurants close up, the once crowded village echos in its emptiness. The change is very apparent.

During this quiet time, many locals go away to vacation – very important to rest up for the next crazy busy season. Soon enough the Whistler ski hire shops will be crowded with people anxious to head up the mountains.