Ski & Snowboard Shop Near Portland, OR

Why Portland Skiers Choose PTO

Portland has no shortage of outdoor retailers, but most are general-purpose stores where ski gear shares floor space with kayaks, camping tents, and running shoes. PTO Ski & Snowboard is different — we are a snow sports specialty shop, and that focus matters.

Every staff member rides. Our buyers test gear on-snow at Mt. Hood, Bachelor, and across the Pacific Northwest before anything reaches the shop floor. When you walk in and ask which ski handles the variable conditions at Meadows, you will get an answer from someone who was there last weekend — not someone reading a spec sheet.

The 10-minute drive from downtown Portland to our Beaverton location at 5639 SW Arctic Dr pays for itself the moment you try on boots with a certified fitter or watch our tech set your binding DIN in person. These are services that online retailers simply cannot match.

That specialty focus also means access to brands most shops around Portland can't get. PTO is an authorized dealer for rare, hard-to-find skis like Van Deer — Marcel Hirscher's Austrian race brand — and Ogasaka, hand-built in Japan since 1912. These are skis you simply won't find at a big-box store.

Getting Here from Portland

Free parking is available directly in front of the shop. Ground-level entrance, no stairs. Coming from north of the river? See our Vancouver, WA ski shop page for the tax-free crossing.

What a Specialty Shop Offers That Big Box Stores Don't

• Certified Boot Fitting — Shell sizing, flex matching, and custom footbeds for all-day comfort. We measure both feet, check alignment, and make adjustments on-site.
• Binding Safety Checks — DIN settings calibrated to your height, weight, ability, and boot sole length. This is a safety-critical service that requires hands-on measurement.
• Same-Day Tuning — Hot wax, edge sharpening, and base repair ready before your next Mt. Hood trip.
• Demo-Quality Rentals — Rental packages with current-season gear, fitted by the same team that fits our retail customers.
• Indoor Lessons — Oregon's only Maxxtracks indoor ski machine, 10 minutes from downtown Portland. Year-round, ages 3 and up. Indoor ski lessons near Portland.
• Honest Advice — No commission pressure. We will tell you if a $400 ski fits your needs better than a $900 one. Our Learn & Guides section covers gear selection in depth.

A Snowboard Shop, Not a Ski Shop With a Few Boards

Plenty of shops around Portland sell skis first and treat snowboards as an afterthought — a rack of leftover boards near the register. We don't work that way. PTO is a real snowboard shop: boards, boots, and bindings from authorized brands like Burton and CAPiTA, from soft playful all-mountain decks to stiffer freeride boards and true twins built for the park. And because every staff member rides, the help is specific. Tell us you ride Meadows in mixed spring snow and want to start lapping the park, and you'll get a straight answer from someone who actually rides — not a spec sheet read back to you.

The same in-house shop that tunes skis tunes snowboards — hot wax, edge work, and base repair, with same-day rush service when you're headed up to Mt. Hood in the morning. We'll mount and adjust your bindings and fit your boots before you walk out. And if you're just starting, you don't have to drive two hours to a resort to learn: PTO runs Oregon's only indoor ski and snowboard machine right here in Beaverton — and yes, it teaches snowboarding too, year-round, for ages 3 and up, in English and Chinese. Retail, service, and lessons under one roof, ten minutes from downtown Portland — for most of the metro, that's the closest thing to a home snowboard shop you'll find.

On Your Way to Mt. Hood

PTO is perfectly positioned for Portland skiers heading east to Mt. Hood. Swing by on your way out of town to grab last-minute wax, pick up a rental package, or replace a broken goggle lens. We stock Mt. Hood-specific gear recommendationsbased on real on-mountain testing — from 90-105mm waist skis for Meadows' variable snow to rose-tint lenses for Hood's flat-light days.

Contact & Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is PTO from downtown Portland?

PTO is about 10 minutes from downtown Portland. Take US-26 West to the Murray Blvd exit, then turn left on SW Arctic Dr. The shop is at 5639 SW Arctic Dr in the Arctic Business Center. There is also easy access from the MAX Blue Line — Murray Blvd station is about a mile away.

Is it worth driving to a specialty ski shop instead of buying online?

Absolutely. Ski boots, bindings, and helmets all require professional fitting for performance and safety. Our certified fitters measure shell size, check flex, and adjust cant alignment in person. We also set DIN values on bindings based on your height, weight, and ability level — something online retailers cannot do. Many customers save money in the long run by avoiding return shipping and getting the right fit the first time.

Can I get same-day tuning if I am heading to Mt. Hood?

Yes. Same-day rush tuning is available for an extra charge — hot wax, edge sharpening, and wax + edge combos. If you are heading to Mt. Hood in the morning, drop off gear the evening before and pick it up on your way out of town. Standard turnaround is about one week.

Does PTO offer lessons for Portland-area beginners?

Yes. PTO operates Oregon's only indoor Maxxtracks ski and snowboard machine right here in Beaverton. Lessons are available year-round for ages 3 and up, with no need to drive to a ski resort. We offer instruction in English and Chinese.

Do you carry snowboards and snowboard gear, or mostly skis?

Yes — PTO is a full ski and snowboard shop. Snowboards, boots, and bindings are a core part of the floor, not a few boards stuffed in a back corner. We carry authorized brands like Burton and CAPiTA across all-mountain, freestyle, and freeride shapes, and every staff member rides, so the person sizing your board actually snowboards. For most of the Portland metro, we're the closest specialty snowboard shop — about 10 minutes west on US-26 in Beaverton.

Can PTO mount and adjust my snowboard bindings?

Yes. We mount and adjust snowboard bindings on-site — a fresh setup on a new board, or dialing in one you already ride. We work with the Burton Channel as well as standard 2x4 and 4x4 disc patterns, set your stance width and binding angles, and tune forward lean and highback rotation to match how you ride. Bought the board somewhere else? Bring it in — that's fine.

Do you do snowboard boot fitting?

Yes. Snowboard boots matter as much as ski boots — a liner that packs out or a heel that lifts will end a good day early. We fit them in person: check size, heel hold, and toe box, heat-mold the liner where the boot allows, and match flex to how you ride and how far along you are. Soft boots can vary a full size between brands, so trying them on beats guessing from an online size chart.

What payment methods does PTO accept?

We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash in store. Online orders can be placed with credit card, PayPal, or Shop Pay.