Big Al's Methven
Big Al's Methven
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
We’re your local bike and snow shop in Methven, here to make your time on the mountain as fun as possible! It doesn't matter if it's a mountain bike, skis, or something in between. We can help you make the most of your outdoor adventures! Big Al’s was born out of a passion for the outdoors. From the beginning, our vision was to create a one-stop shop that would evolve into the local hub for snow-bums and cyclists. The team here are proud of the space that we’ve created and the work that we do. We feel privileged to call Methven home and hope to continue building a positive, inclusive and forward-thinking community through the outdoors!
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Larni D
Greater Hobart, Australia6 contributions
Jul 2022
My family travelled from Tasmania to go skiing at Mt. Hutt in late July and I would like to commend the amazing staff at Big Al's. We hired all of our equipment from their fantastic selection and not only do they fit ski boots with a smile, they are completely flexible when I needed to change my ski boots for a different size after a day on the mountain.
They are relaxed, knowledgeable but so professional and we will return to Big Al's next year when we need all our equipment again.
Thank you.
Oh and the kids love their Big Al's stickers on their water bottles too!
They are relaxed, knowledgeable but so professional and we will return to Big Al's next year when we need all our equipment again.
Thank you.
Oh and the kids love their Big Al's stickers on their water bottles too!
Written 10 August 2022
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Kurt W
New Plymouth, New Zealand37 contributions
Sept 2020
We rented our ski and snowboard gear here for a days skiing at Mt Hutt.
The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and flexible with their bookings return times etc.
The gear was in excellent condition and we had a fun day.
So easy and would thoroughly recommend.
The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and flexible with their bookings return times etc.
The gear was in excellent condition and we had a fun day.
So easy and would thoroughly recommend.
Written 10 October 2020
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Eddie_G_W
Brisbane, Australia89 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
A brilliant family owned business in the heart of Methven.
Initially, we were well looked after by Monique, who was very friendly and knew exactly what skis and boots our two children required. The boots were a perfect fit straight up!
The owner, Kirsty, was incredibly knowledgeable and recommended some excellent skis for the Mt Hutt conditions for my wife and I. The service was wonderful.
Big Al’s had a diverse range of outstanding ski gear and you won’t be disappointed.
Definitely the best in Methven!
Initially, we were well looked after by Monique, who was very friendly and knew exactly what skis and boots our two children required. The boots were a perfect fit straight up!
The owner, Kirsty, was incredibly knowledgeable and recommended some excellent skis for the Mt Hutt conditions for my wife and I. The service was wonderful.
Big Al’s had a diverse range of outstanding ski gear and you won’t be disappointed.
Definitely the best in Methven!
Written 28 June 2022
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Mark S
Auckland, New Zealand44 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Nice people, quick fitting, good gear and reasonable prices. That’s all you want from a ski hire shop.
If you are going up Mf Hutt stop here for your gear.
If you are going up Mf Hutt stop here for your gear.
Written 16 July 2020
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Georgia D
11 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
When we arrived they were very welcoming and fitted our gear easily. The gear was perfect and had no issues. They were helpful when we asked then about the snow conditions and all of the staff were so friendly. We will be using them again.
Written 18 August 2024
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Dale Matthews
Tauranga, New Zealand24 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Came skiing at Mt Hutt for the first time and brought my 14 year old niece with me and my 10 year old nephew - neither had skied before! All the staff at Big Al’s were incredibly helpful and Kirsten was a rock star! I would highly recommend using these guys for ski hire when you’re coming to Mt Hutt! We will be back
Written 13 July 2023
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Nicola
8 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Great attention to detail and customer service at Big Als. We were fitted out with great ski gear for an awesome couple of days at Mt Hutt. Highly recommended.
Written 27 September 2022
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VictoireM77
Wellington, New Zealand10 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Emma at Big Al’s was awesome. She looked after us, answered all our questions and gave us good advice. Amazing service!!
Written 14 October 2021
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LXE3
Gold Coast, Australia233 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We travelled from Australia to ski at Mt Hutt as we have 3 kids and kids ski free! Big Al's has joined the promotion and hires one set of kids skis for free with an adult set. This saved us a fortune. The adult online price was $35 (which included the free set for the child). At Mount Hutt, the rate is $50 plus $40 for kids.
The lady who served us was excellent. When we returned later in the day we didn't know what the weather had in store or whether the kids would be too exhausted the following day. She gladly allowed us to keep the equipment overnight to decide the following day.
I wouldn't hesitate to hire again from Big Al's. Their participation in the kids ski free promo made our trip possible - a similar trip in Australia or Queenstown was simply unaffordable.
The lady who served us was excellent. When we returned later in the day we didn't know what the weather had in store or whether the kids would be too exhausted the following day. She gladly allowed us to keep the equipment overnight to decide the following day.
I wouldn't hesitate to hire again from Big Al's. Their participation in the kids ski free promo made our trip possible - a similar trip in Australia or Queenstown was simply unaffordable.
Written 15 July 2019
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