FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers about renting with us in Angel Fire. Don't see your question?Get in touchand we'll help you out.
Where are your shops?
- Cottam's Taos Ski Valley — 101 Sutton Place, steps from the lifts.
- Cottam's Angel Fire — 40 N Angel Fire Rd, on the road to the mountain.
See Taos rates or Angel Fire rates. Phone numbers, maps, and hours are on our contact page.
Do I need a reservation?
No, but it's the fastest way to the lifts — especially on weekends and holidays. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead and your gear is sized, tuned, and staged before you arrive. Give your name, try your boots, and go ski. No deposit, and you pay the same rate online or in the shop.
What comes with a rental package?
Ski packages include skis, bindings, boots, and poles (poles are optional on Child). Snowboard packages include a board, bindings, and boots. Helmets are extra — add one for $15/day when you reserve. Forgot gloves or goggles? We carry them in the shop.
Where do I pick up gear I reserved online?
At the counter of the shop you reserved with. Taos reservations are picked up at 101 Sutton Place, at the base of Taos Ski Valley. Angel Fire reservations are picked up at 40 N Angel Fire Rd. Give your name, try your boots, and go ski.
Where do I park at Angel Fire?
Our shop has its own lot for rental customers — park there while you pick up or return your gear. It isn't for all-day parking. For the day, use the shuttle lot just behind our shop and ride the shuttle to the mountain. Drive times and directions are on our Angel Fire Getting Here page.
When do I pick up and return my gear?
Pick up after 3 PM the day before your rental starts — no extra charge. Return by 10 AM the day after your rental ends, to the shop you rented from.
Do you offer overnight storage?
Yes — overnight storage is free with every rental, at both shops. Leave your skis or board with us at the end of the day and they'll be racked and ready the next morning. No hauling gear back to your condo or out to the car.
Do you offer tuning services?
Yes — both shops tune skis and snowboards, whether they're our rentals or your own. Every rental is tuned before pickup. For your own gear, drop it at the counter for a hot wax, edge work, a full tune, base repair, or a binding adjustment. Full menu and prices are on our Taos services or Angel Fire services page.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes, for groups of 15 or more. Call or text either shop and we'll put together a rate for your group.
Do you offer boot fitting?
We don't offer custom boot fitting. Your rental boots are sized before you arrive, and if the first pair isn't right, we'll swap until it is. Every binding is set to your boot sole length and skier type with a DIN check.
What if my plans change?
No deposit to reserve online. Cancel with 48 hours' notice before pickup — call or text either shop.
Can I bring my own boots?
Yes. Bring your own boots and we'll take $3 a day off your package price.
What does equipment insurance cover?
Equipment insurance is $5/day and covers damage to your rental gear for as long as you have it. It doesn't cover loss or theft. Add it at the counter when you pick up.
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