Have your ID checked. For younger skiers and riders a parent or guardian ID is great.
Pick up your ski or snowboard boots.
Change into the clothes that you will ski or snowboard in.
Rent a locker or basket check if needed.
Have your skis or snowboard adjusted just for you.
Use the restroom...just a suggestion!
Filling Out Your Rental Form Please select here to download an equipment rental form.
You will need to fill out the areas marked in yellow as accurately as possible. You will also need a government issued photo ID for renting skis or snowboards and a major credit card for snowboards. Renters may use the ID of a parent, guardian or group leader if needed.
Picking Up Your Rental Boots The technician will give you boots based on the size you
indicated on the rental form. You may notice that the size
marked on the boot is much bigger than your shoe size. Don't
worry! Ski and snowboard boot sizes are standardized using
a strange system made up by space aliens. If we hand you a size 29.5, resist the impulse to comment on our mental state.
So, you have these boots that look like a joke from NASA, now what? It's time to try them on!
Boot Comfort Tip #1 One pair of socks please. Too many pairs of socks will cut off your circulation and squash down the insulation of the socks. Ever wonder why insulation is so fluffy? It needs room to expand to create warm little air pockets.
Boot Comfort Tip #2 Make sure your pant legs go on the outside of your boots, not inside. If you try to stuff them inside, you will not only cut off your circulation, but you will get all kinds of nasty rubbing from the wrinkles in the fabric.
Putting Your Boots On Step #1 - Open all the buckles and laces (for boarders) and pull the boot as far open as you can. If it can be undone, undo it!
Step #2 - Insert your foot.
Step #3 - Make sure your heel is as far back as it will go.
Step #4 - Lace and/or buckle the boots.
Boot Comfort Tip #3 Your
boots should feel snug, but
not tight. Your heal should
not move much when you
flex your knee, but your toes
should have a bit of wiggle
room. If your foot feels like
it is moving around, or feels
like it's in a vise, exchange
the boots for another size.
Really, we don't mind at all!
For snowboarders, you will also get your board at the boot station. For skiers, proceed to the ski station to pick up your skis.
How to Put Your Skis On Those contraptions on the top of your skis are called bindings. They hold the skis on your feet most of the time, but they also let your skis come off when needed.
Step #1 - Insert the toe of your boot under the overhang on the
front binding.
Step #2 - Line up your heel with the back binding.
Step #3 - Press
your heel down
firmly until it
"clicks".
To
release your
binding, press
down on the
lever in the back
with your ski
pole, lift your
heel.
How to Put Your Snowboard On Unlike ski bindings, snowboard bindings do not release unless you release them.
Step #1 - Unclip both straps and lift up the plastic back piece.
Step #2 - Step down onto the binding. Secure both straps using the ratchet system and clip your retaining leash to your boot laces.
To release your binding, there are quick release levers on each of the straps. Simply pull up and the strap will slide out.
Picking Up Your Poles If you are skiing, the rental technician will tell you which color of poles is right for your height. The poles are color coded for length to make it easier. The pole racks are right next to the doors leading out to the slopes.
