Hakuba Ski & Snowboard Rentals

You won’t have any difficulty in getting rental gear in Hakuba. There are so many rental shops the bigger problem will be to decide where to get it from. It is better to pre book your gear since even though all of the ski resorts do have inhouse rental shops they do tend to be more expensive then elsewhere since they rely exclusively on walk ins. Some of the shops with online booking also offer an online or earlybird booking discount so that makes it a no brainer. A wide range of gear is available in Hakuba. If you are a beginner then it is a waste of money to rent the most expensive gear, but on the other hand if you are already shredding it then you will benefit from having better gear. It is better to be realistic about your choice of gear- powder skis/boards are great in deep powder but not so great on groomers or in the park. Contrary to common belief, Hakuba does not have deep snow every day (unless perhaps you are going backcountry). All mountain or an all purpose set of gear is a better option. The following shops can all be recommended by SkiHakuba.com and all have online booking facilities.

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Backcountry Gear Rentals

It’s hard to go pass Evergreen for backcountry rentals with the largest range in Hakuba but their store is in Happo. If you are closer to the Echoland area it might be easier to go to Central Snowsports which also has a good range.

5 STORES o Echoland o Happo Gondola o Wadano (near lifts) o Iwatake (Gondola) o Tsugaike (ticket centre) SPICY RENTALS HAKUBA The oldest & biggest rental company in Hakuba with 35 yrs experience • Collect from any of their 5 shops, return/swap to any. • Free unlimited swap of gear (except ski  snowboard = 500) RATES & BOOKINGS RATES Premium ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 7,500 • 7 day rental 39,200 Standard ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 5,500 • 7 day rental 27,000

3 locations all virtually slope side: • Happo Gondola • Happo Wadano • Goryu Open: 7.30-20.00, 7 days a week Free pick up/drop off with 5 shuttle buses  If you are looking for premium gear then look no further. Only the best gear is on offer here. With many years of experience both in Hakuba and also in Australia these guys know their gear. CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS HAKUBA Largest range of demo skis and boards in Hakuba RATES Premium ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 9,000 • 7 day rental 45,000 Standard ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 7,200 • 7 day rental 35,100

SUNSHINE SKI/SNOWBOARD RENTALS Hakuba’s budget rental shop since 2009. • Focus on beginners and intermediates. • 2 great locations in Echoland and station area • Free rental swaps • Free pick up/drop off Echoland store: Open 08-12.00, 16.00-18.00 Station store : Open 08-10.00, 16.00-18.00 RATES Standard ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 5,000 • 7 day rental 29,000 Premium ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 7,500 • 7 day rental 38,500

RHYTHM HAKUBA Rhythm Hakuba offers a very extensive premium ski and snowboard fleet from brands K2, Armada, Salomon, Burton, Jones, Libtech and more. They also sell gear, and their huge shop has a wide range of gear, especially top of the range stuff. Accessories are available for purchase including goggles, gloves, helmets and base layers. • 2 locations in Wadano & Happo • Free pick up and drop off • Open 8am - 8pm daily • Free rental swaps RATES Premium ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 10,000 • 7 day rental 50,000 Standard ski/snowboard set • 1 day rental 8,000 • 7 day rental 39,000

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HAKUBA SKI & SNOWBOARD RENTALS

You won’t have any difficulty in getting rental gear in Hakuba. There are so many rental shops the bigger problem will be to decide where to get it from. The following shops can all be recommended by SkiHakuba.com and all have online booking facilities.

Specialists in Hakuba Ski Holidays

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS HAKUBA Largest range of demo skis and boards in Hakuba 3 locations all virtually slope side: • Happo Gondola • Happo Wadano • Goryu Open: 7.30-20.00, 7 days a week Free pick up/drop  If you are looking for premium gear then look no further-only the best gear is on offer here.

5 STORES o Echoland o Happo Gondola o Wadano (near lifts) o Iwatake (Gondola) o Tsugaike (Ticket Centre) SPICY RENTALS HAKUBA The oldest rental company in Hakuba, since 1984 • Collect from any of their 5 shops, return to any. RATES & BOOKINGS

SUNSHINE SKI/BOARD RENTALS Hakuba’s premium budget rentals since 2009. • Focus on beginners and intermediates. • 2 great locations in Echoland and station area • Free pick up/drop off • Free rental swaps Echoland store: Open 08.00-12.00, 16.00-18.00 Station store : Open 08-10.00, 16.00-18.00