Aspen Ski Rentals

Useful Reminder: Safety First

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:29:40 +0000

Ajax (Aspen Mountain) is definitely an advanced skiers mountain, and even those skiers with experience know that accidents happen. Even with all the tools and training, snow-packs are unpredictable, and avalanches are a common occurrence, especially after the type of winter we’ve had here in our little slice of paradise. Talk in the ski rental shops Aspen, CO as of late has been about skiers and snowboarders ducking lines to go after back country terrain, and either becoming lost or caught in an avalanche, resulting in the parties requiring rescue. In any case, people sometimes forget that those Ski Patrol and Response Teams and police aren’t impervious to harm, and they too are putting a lot on the line to come to your aid. Before setting out on a long day of freestyle riding, gather the correct equipment and information. Aspen, CO ski shops are a great place to get some tips on the conditions on the mountain, and what equipment to use. Don’t put yourself or others in harm’s way.

Spring Break Approaching! New Faces on the Horizon

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:16:28 +0000

Spring Break crowds are getting ready to arrive in a few weeks as the local Aspen ski shops are getting calls about reservations, ski equipment and conditions here in the Valley. It’s always fun to see new faces, see more people shopping and experiencing the beauty that the valley has to offer, hearing dialects/languages from all over the country and world. Ski rentals in Aspen, CO will be seeing long lines in the upcoming weeks, and the slopes and eateries are sure to be filled as eager college students, families and avid skiers look forward to one of the last chances to catch a lift this season…

New snow in Aspen

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:34:20 +0000

Aspen Snowmass just saw a ton of snow come down. It had been a while since we had seen substantial snow and it got everyone really excited. The lines out the local Aspen Ski Shops were very long, everyone was trying to get big fat powder skis for the 24-30 inches that fell.

We all had a great day out there, skiing in waist deep powder is something that everyone should do once in a lifetime and it got everyone talking at the shops when they returned their aspen ski rentals

X Games Madness in Aspen

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:04:07 +0000

How do these guys and gals continue to up the anty when it comes to the tricks they do. Levi Lavalle almost taking a snowmobile on the lap, Shaun White taking a bite out of the top of the half pipe, these guys are nuts, trying to drive the sport further at incredible speeds. The games replayed on all the local aspen ski shops and will be continued to be talked about in the aspen ski rental lines. And why shouldn’t they be, it was incredible. Friday night brought over 20,000 people to town.

Wind is blowing, skies are darkening, aspen ski shops are excited

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:57:27 +0000

Could this be the storm? Is this the beginning of the winter season? Two weeks ago there was a week of snow, nothing much stuck. The following two weeks brought warm and mild weather which wiped out all snow below 9500 feet. This was good though, the ground had not had a chance to freeze up so come march it would have melted very quickly. We are due for snow the next couple of nights. It has gotten colder out and the ground is hardening up and of course the womens world cup is coming to Aspen, which always means snow. Just take a look at the downtown Aspen Ski shops, you’ll see them preparing for the impending snow!

Fastest women in the world!

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:19:17 +0000

Aspen will once again host the Winternational, the women’s world cup. It all starts on Nov 28th and no they probably won’t be racing on local aspen ski rentals from local aspen ski shops. These are finely tuned athletes on finely tuned equipment. Traditionally Aspen has gotten it’s first big dump of snow during the weekend of racing. I know the last three years we have gotten from 2 – 4 feet every year. The athletes love it because they get fresh tracks on one of the greatest mountains in the west. I can’t wait, not only to see these women haul butt down Ajax mountain and to ski in some fresh powder!

Aspen ski shops excited about snow. Aren’t you.

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:50:15 +0000

Snow, snow and more snow! Last week was a complete whiteout. It snowed off and on from Tuesday to Friday. The front range of Colorado seemed to get more snow than Aspen Snowmass. Which is normal for this time of year, once El Nino or La nina, which ever it is kicks in those systems get pushed to dump all their snow right over the high rockies. And we reap the benefits. So what you going to ski this year? It won’t be too long before we are skiing in Aspen, they are already skiing in Loveland and some of the front range mountains. I would get into an aspen ski shop and take a look at what is available. When the season opens you can also always head back in and get some aspen ski rentals to try stuff.

Snow, Sun, Snow, Sun – Make up your mind weather!

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:46:20 +0000

We have had a couple Indian Summers so far this fall. One week it was snowing everywhere, including in town, this past week was beautiful and in the mid 60’s. I guess that weather pattern is an Aspen signature. I heard someone say out of 365 days, 300 are sunny. The past couple years though we have had more snowy days -which is fine with me I got good use out of my aspen ski rental equipment. This winter is looking to be another good snow season. I am a huge fan of skiing on blue-bird days but I am also a fan of skiing in snowstorms, where everytime you ski a run you can’t see your tracks from before. There is buzz about the upcoming ski season coming out of every aspen ski shop, just stop and listen in. It’s going to be a good year.

Helmets, Helmets, Helmets! Aspen ski rentals should have helmets.

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:02:41 +0000

In the age of safety conscientiousness, with seat-belt laws, bicycle helmet laws, gps tracking for our kids, it is a no brainier (sorry about the pun) that you should wear a helmet while skiing. Snow may seem soft when its falling, but it’s not when you are falling, and neither are trees for that matter. Helmets come in all shapes, sizes and colors, there is one out there to fit you well. You can also always pick one up at a local aspen ski shop, or ask for them when you get your aspen ski rentals. It is quick, easy, inexpensive and they are much warmer than a hat. Don’t worry about sticking out on the trail, the majority of people wear them now, in fact you may look funny if you’re not wearing one.

Above 12000 covered in snow!

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:43:33 +0000

Well the last couple days have seen storms rolling in around 3 o clock and while down in the town of Aspen it has been rain up above 12,000 feet it has been snow. Now I realize it is too high up and too thin to ski but it gets you excited about a the winter to come! Sept 21st and we have accumulated snow – fantastic. Cruising around town, both in Aspen and Snowmass you can see the local aspen ski rentals shops starting to pull in the bikes and get the skis out. In another week or so we will be into fall and will be seeing snow more and more often, especially in Snowmass where it sits higher up than Aspen.