PCS Rental and Retail Partners!

Having the right gear can make all the difference as to whether you are comfortable, confident and able to enjoy your day in the backcountry. A good pair of no-fog goggles on a stormy day…a quality pair of sunglasses on a sunny day…even such simple items as chapstick, sunscreen or handwarmers can make all the difference. And although there is no magic ski or snowboard to make up for experience, the current trends in ski and snowboard technology definitely offer a leg up when it comes to “condition-specific” options such as deep powder.

These new skis and snowboards definitely do wonders when it comes to conserving energy throughout a day of logging 16,000 vertical feet. Fatskis, reverse-camber, wavy-edged snowboards, elf-shoes…although there are a lot of options out there, one thing seems to ring true: “Once you go fat, you never go back.” Here are a list of properties Pacific Crest Snowcats suggests to guests looking to demo skis or snowboards…or for that last minute piece of gear you left at home.

Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards

Located right next door to our morning meeting location, Tahoe Dave's is by far the most convenient option for our guests and they also have online reservation options. Most of the friendly, servic-oriented staff have been out on our operation and therefore are familiar with what gear works best on our terrain.

New this season, Tahoe Dave's is showcasing Volkl Gotamas, Salomon Shoguns, K2 Backside series and a number of other backcountry, powder specific skis and snowboards starting around $34 per day. Log onto www.tahoedaves.com for more details or to reserve your ski/snowboard rental online...or give them a ring at (530) 583-5665.

Porter's Sports Lake Tahoe

With locations in Tahoe City, Truckee and Incline Village, Porter's Sports offers a wide variety of ski and snowboard rentals, demos and retail sales. Additionally, Porter's has an impressive inventory of stylish gear available for purchase via their online storefront.

Porter's roots in Lake Tahoe go back to 1951 and under the current ownership of "Chappy" the soulful vibe and insider perspective continue to differentiate Porter's as Tahoe's premier specialty action-sports shop. Visit their website at www.porterstahoe.com or give them a call at 866.YO-PORTERS!