What is a Ski Bike?
The rad child of Skiing and Mountain Biking
Ski Biking is the next revolution in winter mountain gravity sports and Idaho Ski Bikes is your partner in unlocking this new level of enjoyment.
Stay tuned to this site for information on Ski Biking in Idaho for 2023 and beyond.
We are your one stop shop for Sales and Rentals, but also Ride Alongs allowing you to fully enjoy this safe and exhilarating new way to carve up a mountain.
Testimonials
A few happy customers
Steve Alves
Visiting from Texas
Great service, communication, and follow up!
The SkiByk rented from Idaho Ski Bikes allowed for me to enjoy both mountains in Sun Valley.
I highly recommend renting from Jim!
Manual Gonzalez
Never been on snow before!
First time ever on a ski slope, thought i would try a Ski Bike.
Jim was a great teacher, I had a blast. It took me about an hour to get the hang of it. I will probably pick up a bike next year. It was a very solid build on the bike. It did not feel cheap and it handled well after i got the movement down. It's like drifting. I had a great time and i recommend Idaho Ski Bikes. Manuel G.
Vern & Rose Thornton
Retired and loving it
My wife and I have been avoiding snow skiing for some years now due to old injuries. On a trip to Idaho, we heard about ski biking and were looking for more information on it. By fate, we ran into Jim from Idaho Ski Bikes by the lodge and learned that we could rent and do a ride along with him.
We can't say enough about Jim and his ease of instruction. He is very calm and encouraging and takes the time to ensure that you are feeling and understanding the maneuvering of the bike. He opened our eyes to a new activity that we both enjoy doing together and with our grand children. We loved it so much that we purchased two of the SB200s when we returned from the trip. Again, Jim supported us through the whole process from purchase through delivery and the minimal assembly required. If you are considering ski biking, we would highly recommend Jim through Idaho SkiBikes and we will forever be grateful to him for his extremely supportive introduction to this wonderful new sport.
Kim & Enzo
@TravelingPartyof3
We had an absolute blast with Idaho Ski Bikes! Jim was awesome—super friendly, patient, and made the whole experience so easy. He took the time to walk my son and I through everything, and his passion for ski biking really showed.
The bike itself was SO fun! Way easier to pick up than I expected, and such a cool way to experience the mountain. If you’re looking for something new to try on the slopes, this is it. Highly recommend Idaho Ski Bikes —great equipment, great service, and just an all-around amazing time. Huge thanks to Jim for making it such a fun day!
Brad Schenkel
I can't thank Jim and Idaho Ski Bikes enough for this awesome opportunity to check out Ski Biking! I was visiting Idaho and met Jim on the slope on his Ski Bike. He happend to have a demo bike with him and he dropped his plans to show me what Ski Biking was all about. WOW, I might be hooked! I'm a mountain bike rider and a skier, but wow was this different. Like Jim said, at first this is much more like Skiing that riding a bike. After about 2 hours Jim had me confident and ready to try more terrain. We headed up the mountain and had an absolute blast coming down the cat track just drifting, carving, and blasting.
I can't wait to try this sport again! So much fun.
Services and Options
We are here to help
Rent before you buy
You've had a lesson and are signed off to ride on your own? Great! Grab one of our bikes and go shred the mountain.
SB100 $80.00 full day rental
Rent It
We can transport your rental Ski Bike to the slopes and meet you for a $100.00 delivery fee.
Own It!
It's time to own your own Ski Bike! Choose between the #1 Selling SB100 in eye catching yellow or the upgraded SB200 with the 160mm front fork and mean looking flat black color.
Buy It
Delivery Service
Delivery of your rental ski bike to Bogus Basin and Tamarack Resort may be available depending on scheduling. If available, a delivery charge of $100.00 will be added to your bill.
Learning is key
To maximize and expedite your enjoyment we high encourage following around an experienced ski biker to show you the ropes on your first outing. While learning to ride a ski bike is easier than learning to ski or snowboard, without guidance your day may be filled with frustration more than fun. Schedule a ride along and you'll have an adventure that lasts for hours with a fellow ski biker.
$200.00 Ride Along includes:
- Ski Bike Rental, Included ($80.00 value)
- Ski Bike Delivery, Included ($100.00 value)
- 3-4 Hour Guided Tour starting with your skill level and working you slowly toward full mountain fun, Included ($120.00 value - and making new friends is priceless)
- $300.00 value for the discounted price of $200.00
Bring your friends!
Take a group ride with your friends and enjoy a discount of $50 per person!
We will meet your group up on the mountain with your included rental bikes in tow. We start with a skills assesment to get everyone ripping as fast as possible. Enjoy the mountain with your friends and have one of the best days of your life. Group Rides typically last 5-6 hours or until your group calls it quits. Rental and transport of the Ski Bikes are included!
Book It!
Rent to Own!
Want to ride now but can't afford to purchase your own yet?
Join our Rent-to-Own program and after 10 sessions at $180, you get to keep your SB100 SkiByk!
FAQ
We've got the answers!
Is Ski Biking hard to learn?
Most people find that ski biking has a much shorter learning curve than skiing or snowboarding. You will likely be able to do green slopes on your first day.Who can ride?
Anyone who is physically able. As long as you can lift the bike onto the resort chair lifts, you can ride.Where can I ride a Ski Bike?
Currently all Idaho resorts allow ski biking. Our rentals are only allowed to be ridden in ski resorts, no sledding hills or back country skiing is allowed due to high probability of damage to the equipment. Be sure to contact your ski area to be sure what rules apply to ski bikes. Check out American SkiBike Association to get information on individual ski resorts.How do you get on/off a lift?
How do you stop or slow down?
Very similar to skiing and snowboarding. Once you understand your edges and with some practice, you will be able to carve, drift, and hockey stop your bike just like on skis and snowboards.What do I need to wear?
Basically just clothes to keep you warm and dry. Your basic ski jacket and ski pants/bibs are pretty standard. Your glove choice depends on the weather, but they should be gloves or mittens that allow you to grip the handle bars firmly. Your footwear can be anything that keeps your feet warm and dry. Many avid Ski Bikers choose snowboard boots because they are comfortable and have a nice ridged sole to provide good support when sending it off jumps, but any warm and dry boot will do. Idaho Ski Bikes recommends wearing a helmet. We often see motocross/bmx full face race helmets being used, but any ski or snowboarding helmet is just fine. For your first go, just be warm, dry and comfortable.Do I need a lesson to rent a Ski Bike?
We want to make sure you enjoy your rental and your time on the mountain. We strongly recommend taking advantage of a ride along on your first outing. Going about it on your own will likely result in frustration setting in early and your enjoyment will simply never come. Scheduling a ride along has many benefits. First, your rental is included! Second, we transport the bike for you! Third, your guide will cut your learning curve down to a minimum and have you hitting the mountain within your ability and act as your tour guide and show you drills ensuring you progress and have a great time.How do you transport the bike?
Many vehicle bike racks can accommodate the ski bikes with some extra straps. A truck or larger SUV is also nice. If you choose to put the bikes inside a vehicle, be aware that the skis are very sharp and can damage your interior. Please take steps to protect your interior. Idaho Ski Bikes will not be responsible for damage to your vehicle.I have an injury, can I ride a ski bike?
We are not doctors, and as with any sport, it can be as extreme as you make it. Many people with physical limitations have reported that they can ski bike as it is not as taxing on their physical ailments. As always, it is up to the rider to determine, with their doctor, if any activity will be safe for them. But ski biking is easy to learn, and easy on the body.Contact
idahoskibikes@gmail.com