Ski hire
Get your ski hire sorted before you travel
Book skis, snowboards, boots and helmets online with our ski-hire partner Alpy.com. Choose your resort and ski dates and get everything arranged before you arrive.
Less sorting in resort. More time skiing.
Alpy.com gives Snow Dragon customers access to a large network of resort rental shops, with equipment for beginners through to experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Up to 65% off
Save on local rental prices
Alpy.com offers savings of up to 65% compared with local rental prices when equipment is booked online in advance.
1,150+
Partner shops
Choose from more than 1,150 partner shops across over 450 ski resorts.
Flexible
Plans can change
Alpy.com offers free cancellation until the first day of rental.
Book online. Pick up in resort.
Choose your resort and dates
Start with the first day you plan to ski, and your last day on the slopes.
Compare equipment and collection points
Alpy.com shows available rental options from participating shops in the resort.
Book with Alpy.com
Complete your equipment selection online, then collect it from the ski shop shown in your booking confirmation.
Which ski-hire level is right for me?
Alpy.com uses a simple 3★ to 6★ equipment scale. Not every rental shop offers all four categories, but these descriptions give you a useful starting point.
Beginner
3★
Who it's for: New skiers or anyone still building confidence.
On the slopes: Mainly gentle pistes, concentrating on easy turns and control.
Equipment: Forgiving skis that are easy to manoeuvre and don't punish small mistakes.
Intermediate
4★
Who it's for: Comfortable linking parallel turns on blue and easier red runs.
On the slopes: Skiing at moderate speeds and starting to explore steeper or more varied terrain.
Equipment:
Stable, versatile and predictable all-mountain skis.
Advanced
5★
Who it's for: Confident, experienced skiers across groomed red and black runs.
On the slopes: Stronger carving, higher speeds and more demanding snow conditions.
Equipment:
More responsive skis with stronger edge grip and stability.
Expert
6★
Who it's for: Highly experienced skiers comfortable across varied terrain.
On the slopes: Piste, powder, bumps, steep terrain or specialist skiing depending on preference.
Equipment:
Top-tier equipment matched more specifically to how and where you want to ski.
A few tips for choosing your equipment
Ski length
Your height is a useful starting point, but weight, ability, skiing style and the ski itself matter too. Shorter skis are generally easier to turn; longer skis generally offer more stability.
Boot fit
Your toes may lightly touch the front while standing upright and pull back slightly as you flex forward. Your heel should feel securely held. Ski boots should feel snug, not painfully crushing.
Give accurate details
Your height, weight, age, skiing ability and boot details may be used when equipment and bindings are set up, so answer the fitting questions accurately.
Don't suffer in silence.
If your skis don't feel right, ask the shop whether they can swap them. And if your boots are genuinely painful after you've skied for a while, go back and speak to the fitting team. A week of uncomfortable boots is a very long week.
Ski hire with Alpy.com
Book your ski and snowboard equipment easily with Alpy.com ski rental. With more than 1,150 shops in over 450 resorts, ski rental Alpy.com gives you access to skis, snowboards, boots, helmets and other equipment, with discounts of up to 65% compared with local rental prices. Booking is online with transparent pricing and free cancellation until the first day of rental.
