MountainOps

The fitters at MountainOps are super nice and very helpful. I came in today with an unorthodox request to swap out some boots we had rented and readjust some skis including our privately owned ones, and the attendant didn't hesitate to help us. Awesome ski shop!

This is THE ski shop to go to. I’ve rented gear 10+ times over the last 3 years at various mountains and this was the best experience I’ve had. Chris was helpful picking out the right gear and also reminded me to take pictures to remember the exact measurements for future visits. The gear was great - well maintained and a great fit for my size and ability. We will be coming back here on our next visit to Stowe!

Rented a couple of bikes. Very helpful, friendly and professional guy. The bikes were in good shape and trouble free the whole ride. I wish they had mudguard though, as the path is often wet and will splash mud all over your back. The price was pretty affordable and well worth it considering the amazing bike trail that goes all the way to Stowe and beyond. Great place overall.

We rented a couple bikes from this bike shop and we were able to join the Stowe Rec trail right behind the building. Bikes were in great condition with memory foam seats. We headed towards town which was alittle over five miles on a fairly flat paved path. Very beautiful scenary and loved crossing the bridges over the rivers. We stopped for lunch in town and then rode back. We even saw a bear while riding on path.

Excellent service and excellent price to rent a bike. Plenty of parking. Very close to the start of the Stowe Recreation Path.

Incredible service, knowledgeable staff, and great products. Best outdoor outfitter in Northern VT, hands down. Very strong trail-running department, with a great selection of shoes, clothes, hydration packs, fuel, etc.

Easily deserves more than 5 stars. The service is kind, friendly- something we did not experience anywhere else in Stowe. They guided us very patiently and even recommended that we go to Wiessner Woods for a hike which was absolutely stunning.

Excellent ski rental experience for my wife, myself and our 5 year old daughter. Equipment was excellent and service was quick and helpful.

Had some good experiences there before but after today won't be back. Can chalk up an interaction with a disgruntled employee as a bad day, but back to back, there's something wider, wrong. Was curious to learn more about a ski to purchase and guy downstairs running rentals w a bit of a limp said, "I'm way too busy to bother with this" went upstairs and pretty similar attitude from woman working register w dark hair / nose ring. Maybe because its a holiday and they were probably busy and likely under-staffed, it was just a bad day, but it's tough to justify going back when there are better options such as Pinnacle in town

Rented skis here this week. Very good price compared to on-mountain and very receptive staff who cared about getting us the right fit. They swapped out our boots for a better fit after the first day and were eager to hear about how it went after. Will definitely be renting here from now on!

Had almost no selection of snowboard bindings, boots, and snowboards. That is not a huge issue since the store seems to be more ski focused. The old guy with a cane however was less than helpful. We were looking around his store for poles that we might purchase since we are proficient skiiers looking to rent snowboards for this trip. He proceeds to question why we are not trying on the boots he gave us when he hadn't even confirmed that he had the correct size bindings or boots for the entire group and has us rush to put on our gear in his "very busy store" with one other guest looking for gear along with us. I am sure this place has seen better days. Just try to not catch them on a bad day I guess. Would not come back, I suggest you do the same.

horrible service. i've been skiing for 10 years and have never been rushed or talked to with such attitude. We were renting snowboards and we're looking at ski poles that where 120$ that we were going to buy for ourselves. when the Old man with the cane saw us trying out the poles that we were planning to purchase, he decided to tell us to hurry up and that he's going to move our rentals to the side and do something else. we were there for a total of 5 minutes. he also told us that we needed to wait for him to find the bindings and in our waiting we where also rushed there are plenty of other places to get rentals so i recommend you go anywhere else but here if you wanted to be treated with respect in the slightest way, unless you plan on renting everything you need under 5 minutes and are fast enough to get out of their sight.

Really great shop! Literally has everything you would need for any outdoor adventure. Antonio was super knowledgeable and personable. Will visit again for any outdoor needs in the future!

Really helpful staff. Very knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. Great online reservation system. Was easy to shift a day.

Great people working here. They know their stuff well. Patient folks who answer questions calmly and thoroughly. Great merchandise and a good selection. Prices are fair for the ski area. A shout out to Connor for all the extra help he provided! Stop by!

Bikes were good well-priced ($25/4hrs) and with ample parking this is a perfect spot to pick up the 11 mile round trip Stowe bike trail. Staff were friendly and the store is fully equipped with bike gear and back country camping supplies. Lots of deals to be had on bikes, too. The bathroom was big and pristine, but watch out for all the uneven floor boards and unexpected steps up/down within the store.

MountainOps is the perfect location to rent bikes. We visited during a very busy time of year (peak October) and the start of Stowe's beautiful bike path was right by their building. This led us directly to Stowe's busy downtown area and we were very thankful we weren't in the long line up of cars trying to find parking. Customer service is amazing, I emailed a few times before our visit and always received a prompt and friendly response. The bikes we rode were in great condition. I recommend reserving a bike in advance (no cost to you) and request a bike basket. Baskets are limited so have a backup plan if they aren't available, ie: bring a backpack just in case. I will definitely rent from MountainOps again if I'm ever back in the area!

This is our go-to place for renting bikes when we're in the area! The process is always super easy and you pay at the conclusion of your ride, so you're not on a strict timeline to return your bike to the store. They're conveniently located next to a hike/bike trail, which is lined with breweries and restaurants and takes you into downtown Stowe. We always look forward to renting our bikes from MountainOps and it's always a highlight of our vacation.

We highly recommend this place for rentals. Stopped in on a busy weekend for some two-day rentals of alpine skis, boots, and poles. Walked in and out in less than 20 minutes. Jason had us registered, fitted, and out the door faster than you can say "downhill racer on an icy course!" The rentals were for the next few days; he said pull right up to the door tomorrow morning as soon as we open and the 'set-up' will all be ready to go. And sure enough they were! Great equipment, great service, and, ultimately, a GREAT two days of incredible skiing. Upon return, George the receiver was speedy to the task; received equipment and didn't even ask if we crashed. Such a gentleman! Thanks for that. This is the second time we've rented here. The fist time was six years ago and it was the same great service and equipment. They certainly have a winning game-plan down pat.

We had a great experience renting bicycles here. It is located at the very beginning of the Stowe bicycle path. The bicycle path is absolutely amazing and it follows the course of a shallow river.we stopped and waded in the river which had a wonderful swimming hole. We were able to rent a small trailer for our dog, who also loved the experience!. They have Ebikes as well. The people were very nice and after I left my keys way back at the river, they gave me an E bike for half price, so I could go find them

This is by far the best ski/outdoor shop in Stowe. It might look small but they have everything you need. The service is incredible. Everything is fairly priced. They don't push you into anything. It seems important to them that you leave with the right gear for you. I've bought hiking and ski gear here over the last few years and every time the experience has been great.

5 star rental / demo selection for both resort and front side ski gear, as well as Performance alpine touring....Their customer service and staff knowledge is 5 Star as well. Better prices than other places I called (OGX) and better gear IMO. I've had the same experience here in the summer with bike rentals. The retail shop has a unique selection of outdoor soft goods that are reasonably priced, and high quality / style. My wife and I live in Colorado, and wish that there was a retail shop with the selection and service that Mountain Ops has nearby....

We stopped in to shop for an AT setup and Robby was super helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to get my wife fit into the right boot and help compare the best skis for her skiing style.

We rented our skies on line, they had everything ready for us! We parked below and it was very easy to pick up and drop off. All very reasonable. We highly recommend Mountainops for your skiing needs!!!

We rented bikes here for the 4th time. Consistently great service and nice equipment. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Always our go to place when renting bikes in Stowe. Highly recommended.

Did not purchase anything, but browsed for as long as my family would let me. I have ever seen a bigger retail selection of touring and telemark gear. Giant array of touring bindings and boots. Seemed like they had dozens of types of skins, they had cross-country and telemark boots and bindings for kids, as well as a a large variety of alpine gear. Broad inventory of Faction, Nordica, Volkl and Black Crows. End of season sale prices on alpine gear looked to be about 40% of MSRP. Wish I could've stayed longer, might've bought something.

This is THE spot to grab all of your skiing needs. Everyone is super knowledgeable and friendly. Prices are great as they will match online prices, while also offering better service / recommendations. Also, my 4 year old loves this store as there are so many great places to hide from mommy and daddy...plus they have stickers / decals. We go here to rent demos of the latest skis and have also bought skis here. They are near the mountain making things super convenient. My favorite part of this is they also have an electric charging station in the parking lot!

Rented two bikes from here. Reserved online and they were ready for pickup right away. Fair price and the best place for renting bikes since the bike trail starts right behind the shop and they have parking. I recommend.

Highly recommend this place for ski rentals! The online reservation makes the process so easy! I showed up and they had my skis ready to go! Total process took 2 minutes to check out! They are so fast and efficient!

Excellent service at a very reasonable price. Conveniently located on the road up to The Mountain. Our gear was great, and they were very good with COVID protocols about not crowding the rental room. Definitely recommend!

The folks at MountainOps, previously known at Nordic Barn, are customer service driven. Their prices are among the best in the Stowe area for rentals. They are flexible on changes too. Ski repairs are done quickly and professionally, never suggesting work which does not really need to be done. Their demo program is impressive as is their selection of skis. They have great clothing options although the choices are expensive but great quality.