Basin Sports is the oldest business in the Killington community. In fact, the Basin Ski Shop opened ten days before Killington Ski Resort, on December 14, 1958. For more than sixty years, Basin Sports has been a leading mountain-sports retailer with a long history of outstanding customer service. 

In 1995, the transition from Basin Ski Shop to Basin Sports began with the creation of Out of Bounds Snowboards. At that time, the growing legions of snowboard enthusiasts in the Killington area needed a shop with the same commitment to customer service Basin Ski Shop was providing for skiers. Out of Bounds filled that need so well that by 2004 the business had expanded its footprint twice to nearly 9000 square feet, and Out of Bounds Snowboards became part of the Basin brand.

Shortly after the birth of Out of Bounds Snowboards, it was realized that it was again time to give the community what they needed and wanted, creating another brand to add to the Basin family. In 1998, True Wheels Bike Shop was born within Basin Sports. One of the original bike shops in Killington, True Wheels rounded out Basin’s offerings for year-round mountain fun. 

In August of 2022, Basin Sports joined the Ski Essentials family of brands, a staple in the ski industry, which began its journey in 1984 in Stowe, VT. Our goal is to continue the strong Basin legacy of welcoming customers into the outdoor community and providing excellent customer service, while improving the overall customer experience through our online reach, an increased assortment of brands, fun events, and more. 

As much as we love getting Basin Sports customers into the perfect gear for them, there is one thing we love just as much, if not more. You guessed it, skiing, riding, biking, and just enjoying the mountains in any way possible. We encourage you to bring us any questions you may have, so that we can share our vast expertise and passion.