bikes for all

This is the summer

Whether you're a seasoned rider or it's your first rodeo, we have the gear for you. Explore our extensive selection of bikes and gear with help from one of our experts.

E-bikes from Trek and Cannondale

Electrify your ride

$200 Green Mountain Power instant rebate available to Vermont customers*

Bicycle Service

Tune up & Turn up

Drop off your bike for a tune up, upgrade your ride with the latest parts, or treat yourself to new gear to make this the best season yet.

EXPLORE VERMONT'S LAKES, RIVERS, AND STREAMS

Jump In

Paddleboards, kayaks, and swimwear for long days on the water.

Hike & Trail Run

Sunset Chasing

The days are getting shorter, don't miss out on new hiking and trail running gear from brands like Patagonia, Osprey, Danner, Darn Tough, Smartwool, and Black Diamond.

WATER SPORT RENTALS

Get On The Water

Summer is short, don't miss another day on the water.

What goes up, must come down.

Great deals on the latest alpine touring and splitboard gear from Scarpa, Dynafit, Black Diamond, G3, Salomon, Burton, Spark R&D.

Family Owned Since 1979

We’ve helped outfit first timers to world class athletes since day one.
We have a Service Center that can fix practically anything.
We have a Test Center that lets you try equipment before you buy. 
We have Gear Experts who can help you find the right gear, right now.
If you're not sure where to get started, give us a call or stop by, we're open 365 days a year. 

-The Elles Family

years - Randy Elles - Killington

"What Do You Like To Do?"

A simple twist of words and the reason why we love this place.

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ACTUAL REVIEWS
Hands down one of the best experiences I've had with rentals. They were incredibly accommodating, flexible, and helpful with my group (cabin trips can lead to rough mornings if y'all get what I mean). I also want to give out a special shout out to Kyle, who was not only incredibly helpful for demoing skis, but also took time in his day off to help me the following day. I don't know what more you can ask for in a ski shop - fair prices, great selection, highly attentive, and you can feel the care. Definitely a return customer!
— Benjamin P. from Detroit, MI
Hands down the best ski shop I've ever entered. It's not an impersonal Dick's Sport Shop nor was it designed to be. It's a complete ski and bicycle shop with a complete retail and service setup. However, what really makes this shop stand head and shoulders above the competition is their customer service. From entry to exit, it was flawless. Absolutely, totally flawless experience...
— Louise B. from New London, NH
Best ski shop in the state. The staff is super helpful and friendly. They are extremely knowledgeable about the gear and can make recommendation based on your skill level / needs. I bought boots from another shop that were all wrong for me and they helped me get much, much better boots, mold the new boots to my feet, and consign the other boots. I made a mistake in going to a big ski shop to buy the boots the first time around. Much better to buy the boots at First Stop. Their prices are also very competitive - I couldn't find a better deal online for the boots and goggles I bought. Highly recommend this shop for skis, boots, tuning, and gear.
— Hannah B. from Boston, MA
I don't typically write reviews, but due to the outstanding service I felt compelled. We rented from First Stop Board Barn 3 consecutive weekends due to their fabulous service, seamless process, friendly atmosphere and awesome selection! These guys can't be beat!
— Angela Wimmer
Bill is by far the best boot fitter I have ever had. Shop has everything you could ever need to do alpine or touring skiing / snowboarding. I will definitely be back regularly.
— Christopher Liotta
I was up at KSR and had a massive brake failure, in desperation I called these guys and they helped me out. Now of course that is probably nothing new, bike shops help customers. But these guys and gals gave me real empathic help, they were kind, dealt with me running in during a frenzied state while getting ready for the race the next day and weren't stuck up or knew better or anything. Thank you all again, you really saved my race.
— Daniel Nuzzo-Mueller, Killington Stage Race Competitor
weekly events

Bike + Brew Club

Bring a brew, bring your bike, bring a friend.
We plan a different route every week from Memorial Day - Labor Day.
All are welcome.

Awards & Honors

Shop of the year

Yes, that's right we were awarded Bike Shop Of The Year - Gold Status not once, but twice by the National Bicycle Dealer Association.