Ski, board and bike rentals · Big Bear Lake

Goldsmith's Sports review

Goldsmith's Sports is a long-established sporting-goods shop on Big Bear Boulevard that rents and sells ski, snowboard and bike gear. It is about 0.6 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

  • Best for: Ski and board fitting
  • 0.6 mi from Snow Summit
  • Our score 8.3/10

At a glance

  • Ski, snowboard and bike rentals
  • 42071 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
  • About 0.6 miles from Snow Summit
  • Ski and snowboard rentals from October to June
  • Best for: ski and board fitting
  • Official website: goldsmithssports.com

Our score

8.3 /10

Fitting help and a wide range of gear make it the rental shop to beat near Snow Summit.

  • Gear and range 8.5
  • Value 8
  • Service and fitting 9
  • Location 7.5

What it is known for

Boot fitting and staff expertise are what reviewers praise most, and they note good deals on beginner packages.

Rentals run from beginner to performance packages with boots included, plus snowshoes, snow clothing, bikes, e-bikes and electric cargo bikes.

Strengths and limits

Pros

  • Expert boot fitting
  • Beginner to performance packages
  • Bikes and e-bikes as well

Cons

  • No goggle or glove rentals

Before you go

What can I rent?

Skis and snowboards with boots, snowshoes with poles, snow clothing, bikes, e-bikes and electric cargo bikes, per its own site. Goggles and gloves are not rented.

When are ski rentals available?

From October to June, per the shop's own site.

How far is it from the slopes?

About 0.6 miles in a straight line from Snow Summit's main address.

Where it is

Who reviewed this

Jenna Whitcomb

Jenna Whitcomb

Local guide editor

Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.

Updated
September 22, 2026