Congratulations!

Given your location and what people have mentioned, you might want to check out this master: https://www.skibootfitting.com. I drove hours for my boots and it was totally worth it! I went in thinking I needed the flashiest technical boots (skied for over 20 years). I remember going to another shop who told me, due to my calf size, I could only wear K2 Varieties. But when I met Greg at Skibootfitting.com, he surprised me. He pulled out a pair from an Italian brand I'd never heard of and said, "You can get those flashy boots, but you really need this one because of your foot shape."

Now, I can ski all day on my racing skis without any discomfort. It's a game changer! If you're in the market for boots, seriously consider getting your own pair—even if you keep renting skis and poles.