Where to Rent a Skibike in Colorado

Skibiking and ski bikes can now be enjoyed at a number of ski resorts throughout Colorado. Ski bikers can rent or bring their own skibikes for a day out on the slopes. Those wanting to rent a skibike in Colorado still have limited models and ski resorts available to choose from. For a fun safe alternative to skiing or snowboarding, here's where to rent a ski bike in Colorado.

Winter Park Resort

Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, Colorado rents three types of ski bikes. Full day and half-day rentals are available. Brenter C4 Snowbikes and K2 Snowcycles are available for rent at Winter Park Resort Rentals in The Village. Lenz Sport Alpine Brawlers are available for rent at Winter Park Resort Rentals at West Portal. A ski bike license or proof of competency is required. Ski bike lessons are available twice daily for those age 13+.

Ski bikes are permitted on all chairlifts and ski trails. Ski bikes are not allowed in the terrain parks. Advance reservations can be made online or by calling Central Reservations at 800.979.0332. Due to safety concerns, homemade or conversion kit skibikes are not permitted at Winter Park. http://www.winterparkresort.com/todo/resortactivities/winteractivities/ski_bikes.htm

Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado has Brenter C4 Snowbikes for rent. Full day and half-day rentals are available. A ski bike license (certificate) is required and must be age 16+. Ski bike lessons are available through Ski School for ages 16+. Only skibob type ski bikes are permitted on Steamboat's ski slopes.

Ski bikes are permitted on all of Steamboat's chairlifts and gondola. Ski bikes are not allowed in the terrain parks. For more information on lessons or availability, call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628.

http://www.steamboat.com/plan-vacation/activities/details/index.aspx?id=83

http://www.snowfunbikes.com/why-snow-bike.php

Keystone Ski Resort

Keystone Ski Resort in Keystone, Colorado rents Brenter C4 Snowbikes to those ages 13+. Full day rentals are available for $25. A ski bike license is required. Skibike lessons are available during the day and at night when night skiing is available. Both 'foot ski' and 'peg' style ski bikes are permitted on Keystone's slope during the day and at night.

Ski bikes are permitted on all of Keystone's chairlifts and terrain including terrain parks. For lessons and reservations call the Mountain Concierge at 800-354-4386.

http://www.keystoneresort.com/activitiesdetail/Key+-+Snowbiking+at+Adventure+Point.axd

Summit County, Colorado

Front Range Snowbikes rents Brenter C4 Snowbikes with rental delivery available at four Colorado Front Range ski resorts - Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. There is no extra charge for an "On Mountain Accompaniment". There is no age limit but they do have a limited number of kid-sized ski bikes. One day and multi-day rentals are available. A delivery fee may apply. (303) 908-7290. http://www.rentsnowbikes.com/

info@rentsnowbikes.com

Durango Mountain Resort

Durango Mountain Resort in Durango, Colorado rents Brenter C4 Snowbikes. Half-day, full day, and multi day ski bike rentals are available to those ages 12+. Ski bike certification (license) is required to board any lift. Lessons are offered twice a day seven days a week.

Snowbikes are allowed on all of DMR chairlifts and ski trails. 'Peg' ski bikes are only allowed on DMR quad chairlifts when not wearing foot skis. Ski bikes are permitted in all terrain parks. For lessons and information contact DMR Reservations at 970.385.2149. http://www.durangosnowbike.com/

Pedal the Peaks bikeshop in Durango rents peg skibikes. Reservations highly suggested.

Conversion kit skibikes are permitted. Homemade skibikes are not permitted at DMR.

Telluride Ski Resort

Telluride Ski Resort in Telluride Colorado rents Brenter C4 Snowbikes. Both peg ski bikes and 'foot ski' ski bikes are permitted on Telluride's ski slopes. Skibike certificate (license) required to board any lift.

http://tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/index.aspx

Vail

Vail Ski Resort in Vail, Colorado only rents Brenter C4 Snowbikes as part of its night ski biking tours from Adventure Ridge. Only permitted adaptive ski bikers are allowed during daylight operations. For more information on Vail's night skibiking tours, contact Reservations at 970.754.8245.
http://www.vail.com/activitiesdetail/Vail+-+Ski+Biking+at+Adventure+Ridge.axd

While not all Colorado ski resorts permit ski bikes or rent skibikes, more resorts are permitting them in recent years. Adaptive ski bikers are permitted at all Colorado ski resorts with a doctor's assessment. Call the resort in advance for ski bike requirements.

More on skibiking:

Where to Night Ski Bike in Colorado

Ski Bikes and Skibiking

The Best Places to Ski Bike in Colorado

An Introduction to Ski Bikes and Board Bikes

How to Ride a Traditional "foot ski" Ski Bike

Sources:

Personal knowledge and information

http://www.lenzsport.com/

http://www.winterparkresort.com/todo/resortactivities/winteractivities/ski_bikes.htm

http://www.steamboat.com/plan-vacation/activities/details/index.aspx?id=83

http://www.keystoneresort.com/activitiesdetail/Key+-+Snowbiking+at+Adventure+Point.asxd

http://www.rentsnowbikes.com/

http://www.durangosnowbike.com/

http://www.vail.com/activitiesdetail/Vail+-+Ski+Biking+at+Adventure+Ridge.axd

http://coloradoskibikerskibikingblog.blogspot.com/