were headin up to shawnee peak in maine, sunday river, sugar loaf l wouldlike to know is it better to rent gear ahead of time because it is a small resort l do not know if you keep the gear or return it each day so should we get it ahead or just when we get there were goining not this monday but next the 24

If you rent gear you keep it - you do not hand it in every day.

The advantages of renting gear off mountain are that it can be cheaper, and you save time when you arrive as you do not have the hassle of renting gear when you arrive.

The advantage of renting gear on the mountain is that if the boots do not fit, or something breaks, it is easier to swap.