⛷️ Lionshead Village · Est. 1979

Built by
Mountain People,
For Mountain People

Vail Ski Base isn't just a rental shop — it's a family legacy rooted deep in the Colorado Rockies. For decades we've outfitted skiers and riders with gear they can trust, backed by advice you can only get from someone who's lived every trail, run, and powder day on this mountain.

45+

Years in Business

1000s

Days on Snow

Generations of Family

Devin Dozier

Owner & Mountain Guide · Vail, CO

VSB

Our Story

Over 20 Years Mountain Experience

Devin didn't just grow up near the mountains — he grew up in them. A outdoors enthusiast to the core, Devin was strapping on skis before most kids learned to ride a bike. The peaks around Vail weren't a weekend destination; they are his backyard, his classroom, and eventually his livelihood.

With thousands of days logged on snow — skiing every bowl, chute, and groomer Vail Mountain has to offer — plus countless laps on the technical mountain bike trails that wind through the valley in summer, he has an intimate, hard-won knowledge of what gear performs and what doesn't when it actually matters.

"I've skied this mountain in every condition you can imagine. When I set someone up with gear, I'm not guessing — I know exactly what they'll need when they get out there."

— D. Dozier, Owner

His family's roots run deep in the Colorado area. This isn't a franchise or a corporate chain — it's a shop built on handshakes, local knowledge, and genuine care for every guest who walks through the door. That's something you simply can't replicate at scale.

Family & Legacy

Passing It Down, One Run at a Time

The best thing about growing up in the mountains is getting to pass that world down to your kids. Devin's son has been on skis since he could walk — and watching the next generation discover the same mountain that shaped his own childhood is what drives ambition, every single day.

Those father-son days on the mountain aren't just family memories. They're a reminder of exactly who Vail Ski Base exists for: families making memories, kids experiencing the mountain for the first time, and anyone who wants gear that fits right and advice that comes from real experience rather than a product brochure.

"There's nothing like watching your kid rip down a run in perfectly fitted gear. That's what we do for every family who walks in here."

— Devin Dozier

What We Stand For

Three things we've never compromised on

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Local Knowledge

Devin and the team know Vail Mountain the way most people know their own driveway. Every gear recommendation is informed by actual experience on actual runs — not manufacturer talking points.

🤝

Honest Service

We'll tell you what you actually need, not the most expensive option. If a performance package isn't right for your skill level, we'll say so. Repeat customers are built on trust, not upsells.

⚙️

Gear That Fits

Ill-fitting equipment ruins ski days. Every rental is set up with care — proper boot fit, binding settings dialed to your weight and ability, and skis matched to your style on the mountain.

By the Numbers

A life measured in vertical feet

1000s

Days on the Mountain

11,570ft

Vail's Summit Elevation

5,289ac

Skiable Terrain at Vail

45+

Years Serving Vail Guests

Our Journey

Roots That Run Deep

Vail Ski Base has been part of the Lionshead Village fabric for decades. What started as a simple shop run on passion and local knowledge has grown into one of the most trusted rental operations in the valley — always family-owned, always community-first.

1979

Vail Ski Base Opens Its Doors

Founded in the heart of Lionshead Village with a simple mission: put guests on great gear and get them up the mountain.

Early Years

Devin Grows Up on the Mountain

A Colorado native, Devin logs thousands of days skiing, snowboarding, and riding the trails that define Vail Valley life.

Ownership

Devin Takes the Helm

Bringing deep local expertise and genuine passion for the sport, Devin takes ownership and shapes the shop around real mountain experience.

Today

A New Generation on Snow

Devin's son is now carving his own lines on the mountain — and Vail Ski Base continues to serve families just like theirs, every single season.