The Cottam family is back
Ski and snowboard rentals at Angel Fire Resort. Book ahead and your gear is sized and ready when you arrive.
No deposit. Pay at pickup.
How it works
Book in under 3 minutes — no deposit required. Share your sizing details and we pull the right gear, tune it, set your bindings, and have everything staged before you arrive.
Reserve GearWalk in and your gear is ready. Pick up after 3 PM the day before, or the morning of your first day. Try your boots to confirm a good fit — we'll swap anything that doesn't feel right.
Store skis and boards with us overnight so you're not hauling gear back and forth each day. Need a different size? Stop by anytime and we'll swap it out.
Ski and snowboard
Child
Lightweight, easy-turning skis and boots for kids 12 and under.
What's included:
Performance
Stable, responsive skis with boots and poles — easy to learn on, built to ski the whole mountain.
What's included:
Premium
Our top-tier ski rental package — newer, more responsive gear for any level. Advanced skiers will feel the difference.
What's included:
Child
A lightweight, easy-to-control board and boots for kids 12 and under.
What's included:
Performance
A stable, responsive board and comfortable boots — easy to learn on, built to ride the whole mountain.
What's included:
Skip the line. Save money.
Why Cottam's?
Cottam's Ski Shops
Cottam's: Local service. Better experience.
That's the Cottam's difference.
Angel Fire Resort
The resort: Slow computers, inexperienced staff
Another queue before you ski
Cottam's Ski Shops
Cottam's: Family owned since 1976
The Cottam family is back behind the counter
Angel Fire Resort
The resort: Corporate-run rental desk
One more line item on the resort's books
Cottam's Ski Shops
Cottam's: Gear sized and ready
Get in and get out — no friction or long waits
Angel Fire Resort
The resort: Long lines
Risking first tracks, no doubt.
Cottam's Ski Shops
Cottam's: No deposit to reserve
Book online and pay at pickup
Angel Fire Resort
The resort: Deposit to reserve online
Pay upfront — lose it if plans change
Cottam's Ski Shops
Cottam's: Kids' gear $25/day
Same gear, lower daily rate
Angel Fire Resort
The resort: Higher daily rates on kids' gear
Pay more for the same equipment
Beyond rentals
Jackets, gloves, and the extras a ski day needs.
Goggles and sunglasses from Oakley and more.
Tees, hoodies, and keepsakes from Taos and Angel Fire.
Reviews
“Cottam's was awesome to work with. My ski rentals were perfect and they were priced competitively. The staff was friendly and helpful and answered all my questions. Kirt was especially attentive and made my experience…”
“They have excellent customer service. The staff was super helpful and always friendly. The selection of ski equipment and merchandise was exceptional. I would definitely recommend Cottam's as your first and only choice!!”
“Recently rented for 2 days from Cottams at Taos Ski Valley. Team was helpful in getting me setup. Needed a minor adjustment and they were very responsive. Highly recommend.”
“Seriously the best customer service ever. I came in both Saturday and Sunday this past weekend for a same day rental and got a great set of skis. They will treat you like family and do everything they can to make you'…”
“We have been extremely satisfied customers of Cottam's for many years. Today we had yet another extraordinary customer service experience that went well beyond our expectations. Steve took care of a problem we had and…”
“HIGHLY recommend renting from Cottam's! I had issues with skis/boots from another place and they did not hesitate to help me out anyway. The boots from the other place were so worn that I ended up renting from Cottam'…”
“Simply the best customer service. The team got to know us, our needs, skills, etc. and in a few days actually knew us by name. I could not have provided better service to myself. Our new "go-to" when in Taos!”
“The staff at the ski resort location went out of their way to accommodate my trip. Excellent service and very friendly. I would 100% recommend.”
“Have been going here for 30 years—just bought skis bindings boots for our daughter—service excellent as ever. They endured buyouts and now are on the road again to being the indie shop we were used to. GO!”
Locations
40 N Angel Fire Rd
Angel Fire, NM 87710
On the road to the base of the mountain — only a few hundred feet away.
Get directions →call or text
In season (Dec 11 – Mar 21)
7:30 AM – 7 PM daily
call or text
In season (Nov 26 – Mar 28)
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM daily
Our story
John Brooke and Barbara Cottam open their first ski shop in Taos.
After more than forty years, the Cottams sell the shops to Christy Sports.
The shops run as Big Kahuna for two seasons.
For the 50th season, the family returns to own and run the shops. Doors reopen November 2026.
FAQ
Join the Cottam's team for the 2026–27 season.
Contact
Taos Ski Valley
(575) 741-2040Angel Fire
(575) 216-8148
