About Kind Bikes and Skis
Kind Bikes and Skis operates two locations in the Vail Valley — a Vail shop at 2271 North Frontage Road West and an Edwards location at 295 Main Street. The dual-location setup gives the shop broad coverage across the valley, serving both Vail Village visitors and the growing community of locals and vacation homeowners in the Edwards-Avon corridor. Kind has built a reputation as a friendly, no-pressure alternative to the big-name rental chains that dominate the Vail resort base.
Their winter rental program features ski and snowboard packages across sport, performance, and demo tiers, with all equipment professionally maintained and tuned in-house between rentals. Boot fitting is a particular strength — their technicians spend time getting the fit right rather than rushing through the process, which makes a meaningful difference for skiers spending multiple days on the mountain. The shop also provides full-service tuning for personal gear, including edge work, stone grinds, hot wax, and binding checks.
In summer, Kind transitions to a full-service bike shop with road, mountain, and e-bike rentals plus expert mechanical service. This year-round presence gives them deep roots in the valley community and a staff that genuinely lives and breathes outdoor sports. Their pricing is transparent and competitive, and the relaxed, knowledgeable vibe of both locations makes Kind a refreshing departure from the sometimes transactional feel of resort-area rental shops.
