Downhill Resort Ski Rental in Golden, CO

Our Downhill ski fleet is ready for you, your friends and family to make the most of Colorado's lift access resort mountains. At $75 for the first day and a little over $55 for each day after three days a high quality alpine downhill ski rental is an affordable way to enjoy the ski resort. Our rental staff will assist you with binding adjustments prior to your trip and can help guide you to some choice ski hills to enjoy your rental. If you are seeking out a resort based mountain adventure, our alpine downhill rentals are for you.

Recommended Downhill Skiing in Colorado

While Golden, CO does not offer any skiing locally, there are a number of resorts within a 40 minute drive from the Bentgate front door.

• Echo Mountain Ski Resort 19285 CO-103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - DIRECTIONS WEBSITE
• Loveland Ski Area I-70, Dillon, CO 80435 - DIRECTIONS WEBSITE
• Monarch Mountain 23715 US-50, Salida, CO 81201 - DIRECTIONS WEBSITE
• Copper Mountain Frisco, CO 80443 - DIRECTIONS WEBSITE

Colorado is known worldwide as a destination for skiing due to it's dry climate producing light blower powder throughout the region. Some mountains tend to receive and maintain Colorado powder better than others but you can't go wrong skiing in Colorado mid-season.

When compared to many ski regions around the world, Colorado produces what is considered high quality powder throughout winter with some resorts opening as early as November and closing as late as June. With front range skiing including resorts as close as Eldora linking you to backcountry terrain and remote hut networks spanning across the continental divide there are skiing objectives open to skiers of all experience levels across Colorado.

Alpine Backcountry Touring Ski Rental in Golden, CO

Our alpine ski touring fleet is ready for your mid-winter backcountry adventures whether you are spending the night one of the many huts which dot the continental divide throughout the state or enjoying a day trip to a snow park or high mountain peak. Skis are mounted with bindings from Dynafit, Marker and Salomon.

Recommended Alpine Ski Touring in Colorado

While Golden, CO does not offer any consistent ski touring locally, there are a number of destinations within an hours drive of the Bentgate front door.

Berthoud Pass

Maps & Resources

• Beacon Guidebooks Berthoud Pass Backcountry Skiing Map
• Beacon Guidebooks Backcountry Skiing Berthoud Pass Colorado Ski Atlas

Loveland Pass

Maps & Resources

• Beacon Guidebooks Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Map
• Beacon Guidebooks Backcountry Skiing Loveland Pass Ski Atlas

Rocky Mountain National Park

Maps & Resources

• Giterdun Publishing Backcountry Skiing In RMNP

Above are just a few of the more popular zones within a day's drive of Bentgate. For more ski touring destinations and information check out these comprehensive guidebooks:

• Giterdun Publishing Making Turns in Colorado's Front Range, Volume 1 - South of I-70
• Giterdun Publishing Making Turns in Colorado's Front Range Volume 2 - North of I-70 - 2nd Edition
• Mountaineer's Books Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado

Backcountry Ski Touring is bountiful in Colorado with opportunities available from the front range into the western slopes between our borders with New Mexico and Wyoming. There are many backcountry huts offering private living quarters for your multi-day ski tours scattered throughout the Colorado Rockies.

Avalanche Danger is the most important safety consideration to make when traveling in the backcountry. We offer avalanche safety equipment for rent and recommend Avalanche Awareness, Rescue and Safety courses for first time adventurers. Your safety and the safety of others is your responsibility in the backcountry. Always refresh and review safety practices and protocols with your team and ensure everyone is comfortable and familiar with the choices they are making in the field. Always perform beacon checks when entering an Avalanche zone.