| The first Whistler BC ski trip of the season is a | | | | again!" |
| sacred moment, especially for the infrequent skier | | | | Shannon believes there are a number of reasons |
| who is able to hit the slopes only a handful of times | | | | why renting snow and ski gear is better than |
| a year. The date is likely circled on the kitchen | | | | purchasing. If you're on a budget, you may succumb |
| calendar, and your neck is probably programmed to | | | | to buying the "cheap stuff" simply because it's cheap. |
| turn and glance at its slow approach with a mixture | | | | The better alternative is renting gear that offers |
| of longing and impatience. But then, suddenly it's the | | | | better looks and performance for a fraction of the |
| night before and you've gathered the courage to | | | | cost. Plus, you don't have to pack it in your luggage |
| dive into the garage or basement to haul out your | | | | up and down the mountain, and you don't have to |
| trusty gear: skis or snowboard, jackets, pants, boots | | | | store your ski jackets and pants in your basement or |
| and all. | | | | storage until the next season. |
| You pull out each item, dust it off, perhaps wonder if | | | | For parents with children, nothing is more frustrating |
| it will still fit properly (since you haven't upgraded | | | | then spending hundreds of dollars on quality outfits, |
| your attire for a number of years). You half-heartedly | | | | only to have them outgrow their fit a year later. |
| attempt to convince yourself that maybe neon pink | | | | (True, many a parent has attempted to stuff their |
| and yellow are finally "in" again. After some | | | | kids into old ski gear out of necessity, but the |
| deliberation, you briefly consider whether it's time to | | | | traumatic memories can be avoided along with |
| actually purchase newer/better/hipper ski gear but | | | | wasted cash). |
| remind yourself the top-of-the-line cost is pricey, and | | | | Worried about wearing the sweat of the person who |
| that is before dolling out hard-earned cash for your | | | | rented the ski clothing before you? Not to worry, as |
| lift ticket, accommodation, transportation, meals, | | | | all of Whistler Winter Wear's ski and snowboard gear |
| entertainment, and all the other activities that actually | | | | is hygienically cleaned to stringent standards. The |
| make a vacation worthwhile. | | | | company also carries a number of specialty products |
| A conundrum emerges: how to afford quality ski and | | | | like anti-fogging goggles and two-way radios for |
| snowboard equipment and avoid spending wads of | | | | security on the slopes. (You can give yourself and |
| money. The solution: rent your ski gear. | | | | your friends/family cool sounding code names). For |
| This situation was recognized by vacationer Shannon | | | | those visitors that lose their luggage in transit, fleece |
| Hearn when he first visited Whistler mountain back in | | | | garments, long underwear, and hats are available for |
| 1997. "I recognized a need for quality clothing rental | | | | purchase. |
| when I noticed some skiers on the slopes wearing | | | | With all of these benefits, Shannon Hearn is proud of |
| jeans and leather jackets -- or if they did rent it was | | | | his contribution to Whistler's guest community. Yet |
| old ski school suits all the same colour and style." | | | | the reward goes beyond company profits. "I am told |
| (The neon rearing its loud and numerous heads once | | | | every day how much our customers appreciate our |
| again). | | | | service and products. It really is a rewarding job for |
| One year later, with a little determination and | | | | me and my small number of staff. Not only do we |
| entrepreneurial spirit, Shannon opened his own | | | | help people in need, our unique delivery service allows |
| business for ski clothing rental in Whistler Canada, | | | | us to meet and talk to people from all over the |
| Whistler Winter Wear, offering quality snowboard | | | | world." |
| and ski clothing rental to Whistler Canada visitors. "I | | | | So before your next Whistler Canada vacation, as |
| wanted people to have a great experience no | | | | you dive into your basement or garage and are |
| matter what skill level...if you are cold you're not | | | | confronted with your expensive and aging ski and |
| having fun. If you are warm you can ski longer and | | | | snow gear, consider renting instead. Unless of course, |
| better. And you will want to come back and do it | | | | you're convinced neon pink is making a comeback. |