If your family lives in the Vail Valley, you probably have an outdoor gear storage storage problem that looks something like this: skis, snowboards and sleds are taking over the garage in July, while bikes, paddleboards, camping equipment are competing for space in November.
For active families, outdoor gear seems to multiply every year. And when you live in the mountains, there are a lot of different seasons—and a lot of equipment that goes with them.
That’s why we took a closer look at Vail Airport Storage in Gypsum as a solution for families who want to rotate their gear seasonally instead of trying to cram everything into the garage, basement or spare bedroom.
A Convenient Location for Vail Valley Families
Vail Airport Storage is located at 500 Plane Street in Gypsum, right near Eagle County Regional Airport and just off I-70. It’s about 30 minutes from Vail, making it a reasonable stop when you’re heading between the Front Range and the Vail Valley—or when you’re already in Gypsum, Eagle or the surrounding area.
The location is particularly handy for seasonal residents and families who spend part of the year in Colorado. Instead of hauling skis, bikes and camping equipment back and forth between home and a second home, you can keep your gear locally and retrieve it when you need it.
Store the Summer Gear During Ski Season
Once winter arrives, do you really need four mountain bikes, two ebikes, 6 life vests, 6 camping chairs, a solo stove, one duckie, two paddleboards, a tent and six sleeping bags taking up valuable garage space?
Probably not.
Vail Airport Storage specifically offers seasonal storage for summer equipment such as:
- Mountain bikes
- Paddleboards and kayaks
- Camping and backpacking equipment
- Hiking gear
- Fishing equipment
- Golf clubs
- Patio and outdoor entertaining items
The facility offers both climate-controlled and drive-up storage options, so families can choose the type of space that makes sense for their gear.
For families with expensive bikes, electronics or equipment that can be affected by temperature and humidity, climate-controlled storage can provide an extra layer of protection from Colorado’s dramatic temperature swings.
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Then Swap It for Your Winter Gear
When spring arrives and the snow season winds down, it’s time for the reverse exchange.
Instead of leaving your skis, snowboards and winter clothing stacked in a corner of the garage all summer, you can put them into storage and bring out the summer gear.
Think:
Into storage: skis, snowboards, boots, sleds, snowshoes, winter clothing and holiday decorations.
Out of storage: bikes, paddleboards, tents, sleeping bags, hiking gear and fishing equipment.
Vail Airport Storage’s climate-controlled units are designed for seasonal gear storage, including winter equipment during the warmer months.
For families who participate in multiple sports, this simple rotation can make a surprisingly big difference at home.
Why We Like the Idea for Active Families
One of the biggest advantages is simply organization.
Rather than digging through piles of summer and winter equipment every time you need something, you can keep the gear you actually use that season at home and store the rest.
The facility also offers a variety of unit sizes, from smaller 5×5 units to larger spaces that can accommodate substantial amounts of household and outdoor equipment.
For a family with several bikes and skis, a 5×10 or 10×10 unit may provide a useful middle ground, while families with paddleboards, kayaks or lots of camping equipment may want a larger drive-up space.
A Few Features Worth Noting
Vail Airport Storage is a newer facility with several features that make accessing your gear relatively straightforward. Units offer digital Nokē smart locks, allowing tenants to use a smartphone rather than carrying another physical key or remembering another access code. The facility is also gated and uses video surveillance.
Drive-up access is another practical feature when you’re moving bulky equipment. Loading a mountain bike or paddleboard directly from your vehicle is considerably easier than maneuvering it through hallways or elevators.
The facility also offers month-to-month rentals, online rental and payment options, and a range of unit sizes.
Our Take
For an active Vail Valley family, Vail Airport Storage makes a lot of sense as a seasonal gear closet—only much bigger.
Instead of finding room for every sport your family enjoys year-round, you can rotate your equipment as the seasons change. Store the bikes and camping gear when ski season arrives. Store the skis and snowboards when summer gets underway. Bring out exactly what you need and leave the rest safely tucked away.
And perhaps the biggest benefit? You might finally be able to park the car in the garage.
For families who love skiing, biking, camping, paddleboarding and all the other outdoor activities that make Colorado such a great place to live, dedicated seasonal storage can be a simple way to make home—and life—a little less cluttered.
Vail Airport Storage: 500 Plane Street, Gypsum, Colorado, near Eagle County Regional Airport.
