Mile High Equipment
Company Overview
Ski and snowboard gear rentals and sales
Snow clearing solutions
Rentals of heavy equipment
Material scales for construction and landscaping
Theodore ""Ted"" Huether, along with his wife and children, founded the Gray Squirrel Cabins in the 1940s. He began teaching his children the small-town values that are rare today. Honesty, integrity, and an unmatched work ethic. Fast forward to the 1960s, and Ted's Plumbing became the largest plumbing service in Big Bear, employing over 20 plumbers. One of those plumbers was David Huether, Ted's son. After starting as a laborer and then a pipe fitter in his early teens, David transitioned to a backhoe operator in his mid to late teens. As Ted prepared for retirement, David acquired the business and continued the legacy his father established. For over 40 years, Mile High Equipment and the Huether family have been integral to the Big Bear Valley community. They have weathered tough times and celebrated the good. With the values instilled by his father, David has transformed his company into a diverse enterprise.
Business Services
- Junk pickup
- Plumbing inspection
- Snow removal
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

We are getting back into skiing. We stopped by to check out end of season deals (don't really have them, deals all year). Haley was very helpful and friendly. The shop was not busy at the time, so we were able to compare boots and skis. We are not excellent skiers, we just want something to get us down the hill safely, so the used items will be just fine. The shop was laid out nicely and even had a dog, Patches, for us to pet! Very happy with our experience in this ship, and Haley.

Great place to rent a board and boots Ricky was great, helped us a ton, definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Ricky saved the day by fixing my snowboard binding that 4 other shops couldn't. Great service, employees and conveniently located!

I'm not one to give out reviews, but I just had to for them. What a great experience, down to the employees in the office to the gentlemen preforming the work. I had them install a huge garden box in my backyard, not only were they helpful in the design of the layout, they were so knowledgeable about the project. I can't thank them enough! I love my garden even more now.

I rarely will share great service and experience but this needs to be shared. These guys are great at their job. From the ladies I've talked to on the phone, to the guys who did my job, they were GREAT! I would highly recommend this company for any materials that you need (rock, sand, DG) and if you need any footings or digging done, these guys are highly professional.

Mile High Equipment is great for all of your snow plowing needs. They made it quick and easy. The ladies in the office were so helpful and polite. I will definitely be using them for any future needs. YOU WONT REGRET IT.

I was referred to Mile High Equipment by a local - as I am new to the area. Great and friendly service. Staff was knowledgeable and helped me in selecting proper material. Speedy delivery too! Will keep coming back.

OMG! Stay away from this company for snow removal!!! I called this past Tuesday and ordered my back driveway to be plowed ($100. no confirmed time, but SOMETIME today). I asked about shoveling walkway to patio, as well. The girl taking the call totally rushed me (""look- I have about 10 other calls to take"") and said that it would be $50. more for that. I gave credit card for $150. and she quickly hung up. That's it. My friends came very late night (Tues approx 10pm) and on Weds at 6pm said the plowing/shoveling was never done.... I called Mile High Equipment at around 6:30pm on Weds eve and spoke to a nice man (I think it was the owner). He looked up the service call, said that they tried to PLOW my front drive but there were cars parked (a) I live on the main drag- Summit Blvd and don't even have a front driveway to plow.... it's public parking (b) I ordered and paid for SHOVELING a sidewalk. The gentleman also said that someone was parked in my back driveway when the plow got there. I said that I was not there, I didn't know an anonymous car was on my driveway and no one called me to report that. He said, OK, no problem.... call tomorrow and they will refund your $150. Nice conversation. Nice person.
The next day I called and that horribly RUDE woman answered again and told me that they don't DO shoveling so I never ordered that. I begged to differ with her.... and explained that she charged me $50 extra to shovel and why the heck would I order show plowing in the front I don't have a front driveway and only Summit Blvd public parking is in front of my property (SHE is the one who booked it... and obviously never listened to what I had requested in the first place....).
She told me NO REFUND... and got extremely belligerent with me. I told her that the man the night before said I get a refund and she screamed back at me. NO REFUND. I asked to talk to the manager and she hung up on me. I called back and when she answered, she said that she should have known better than to answer the phone. I once again asked for the owner or manager and she said ""I'll give you $25. refund"". I said ""NO"". and asked to speak to the owner again. She hung up on me again. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE person. I called tonight, hoping she had gone home and alas.... no answer... operator recording. I think she blocked my number!!! Mind you, I will cancel the charge through my credit card company but MAN OH MAN.... they need to FIRE this ROTTEN APPLE. She is nasty and was nasty right from the original booking. DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR.

Office personnel so rude. Got hung up on and called back, she said there is no one here by that name so I hung up. The name was the person acting on behalf of our account and SHELLY didn't even bother to listen or explain and admitted she hung up didnt even act like the call was dropped or anything. There are plenty of other places that are speak to people like people not some jerk. pass.

I've been coming to this place for years. It's the only place I rent from. They are fast, efficient, and very helpful.
Thanks for all your rentals over the years!!!!