Ski Rentals in Lebanon: Mzaar, Cedars, and Laklouk
AdvisorLB Team
Lebanon's main ski areas — Mzaar Kfardebian, Faraya, the Cedars, Laklouk, Zaarour, and Qanat Bakish — operate from late December to early April depending on snow. Rental shops at each resort handle skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and clothing.
Rental categories
- Beginner package: shorter, softer skis, comfortable boots, helmet.
- Intermediate/sport: all-mountain skis with shaped tips.
- Expert/off-piste: wider skis for fresh snow.
- Snowboard: board, bindings, boots.
- Clothing: jacket, pants, gloves — useful if you visit once a season.
Sizing tips
- Ski length: chin to forehead height (shorter for beginners).
- Boot size: street size; toes lightly touch when standing, retract when knees bend.
- Helmet: snug, no rotation, chin strap one-finger gap.
- Try boots in-store — wrong fit ruins the day.
Beirut rental shops (off-mountain)
- Several Beirut shops rent for the whole season — cheaper if you go often.
- Pick-up Friday, return Sunday is the typical weekend rental.
- Tuning (sharpening + waxing) often included for season rentals.
Safety basics
- Helmet always — not optional even for beginners.
- Goggles, not sunglasses (UV at altitude).
- Beginners: take a 2-hour lesson before pushing slopes.
- Check lift status before driving — Mzaar publishes real-time updates.