Hiring is an excellent choice for families with growing children. Also, if you are a first-timer or have not visited the slopes for a few years, you would be well advised to try out the new ranges of technical jackets and trousers before buying. There are now many choices of layering combinations and fabrics with different thermal, waterproofing and breathability properties.

"HIRE IT, TRY IT, BUY IT !" If, after hiring it, you want to buy we take 50% of the hire charge off the purchase price. If not, you can try another new style next year. So,either way you can't lose.

Should I visit the shop or book online ?

It is always best, if you can, to visit the shop to try clothes on and reserve them in advance of your holiday. If you prefer to risk the cost of courier charges, please refer to the sizing chart before booking.

When do I need to book ?

We advise early booking because the earlier you book the wider the choice. There is a special discount of 10% off all hire charges if you book before November 30th (to take advantage of this offer you must bring a print of this page to the shop). If you leave it to the last few days, we cannot guarantee the availability of Premium jackets and trousers, only the Standard range.

What is the difference between Standard and Premium ?

Premium clothes have higher waterproofing and breathability factors. They also have extra features like detachable hoods, snow-skirts, pit-zips and taped seams.

How long do I book the hire clothes for ?

If your trip is for a week (typically, Saturday to Saturday), then the clothes are booked out to you for a maximum period of 13 days. You are free to take the clothes from the shop at any time within those 13 days but we must have them back by the Monday evening closing at 8pm.. For a Saturday departure, you can pick them up at the earliest from the Wednesday before and we would need them returned by the Monday after your holiday. Otherwise, you will be liable for 50% surcharge.

To obtain a 15% discount for a short break, you can have the clothes out of the shop for a maximum of 6 days from Wednesday to Monday. Otherwise you are liable for the full weekly hire charge.

For online terms and conditions, please see the info menu.

Do I have to pay a deposit ?

We ask for a deposit on booking of twice the total hire costs. If this is paid by cheque or card, we do not charge your account, but hold the cheque or manual paper card swipe in our deposits box until you return. As long as the clothes are returned without any damage the cheque or paper will be returned to you or torn up. If there is damage, we ask for the full repair or replacement costs, dependent on how reparable it is.