About Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare
Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare has been a premier equipment rental and service destination for over 30 years, operating two convenient locations — one downtown on Lincoln Avenue and another in Gondola Square at the mountain base. Their technicians specialise in custom boot fitting, overnight ski tuning, and full-service bike repairs, making them a trusted choice for locals and visitors alike.
The dual-location setup covers both ends of the visitor experience. The downtown Lincoln Avenue shop serves guests staying in town who want to browse, get fitted, and pick up equipment without driving to the resort base. The Gondola Square location caters to those staying slopeside who want to walk in, gear up, and step directly onto the gondola. Both locations maintain the same fleet quality and service standards, and rentals booked at one can be returned at the other — a small but meaningful convenience for visitors whose plans shift during the week.
Custom boot fitting is the flagship service. Ski & Bike Kare's technicians assess foot volume, arch height, and stance alignment before selecting a shell, and heat-moulded liners and custom footbeds are available for guests who want a precision fit. The overnight tuning service is popular with serious skiers — drop off your equipment after the last run and pick it up freshly edged and waxed the next morning, ready for first chair. Summer brings a full transition to bikes, with mountain bike and e-bike rentals for the trail network on Emerald Mountain and the Yampa River corridor, plus a workshop that handles everything from brake bleeds and derailleur tuning to full suspension overhauls. For a shop that does both snow and bike sports at a high level across 30-plus years, Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare is a reliable anchor in the local rental scene.
