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"Unique Ski Tools and Supplies" Almost instantly upon meeting the Principal of Cold River, MFG. - I knew it would be a very special, long term business relationship and friendship.Cold River's product line Edgr, includes the flagship Edgr Scraper Sharpener, which I personally endorsed as "the best backshop tool ever produced". Edgr's file guides, sidewall planers, and new line of files are engineered and manufactured at the highest level of precision unmatched in the ski industry, while maintaining a competitive pricepoint.My personal highlight with Cold River was a personally recommended project R&D into production of an industry 1st. Pre-Milled Canted Alpine Boot Plates. We are one of 2 worldwide that produce this product, with one other company making similar products, all launched within the same year. Cold River's however, are quality controlled in the milling phase to preciseness, and using plastics that ensure durability over time and wear. Our full kit or products and now router, table, and specialized cutting wheel offers the first turnkey approach to the art of canting a ski boot in the world. Opening the doors to many more qualified and technically experienced bootfitters and shops to support thier markets at a much more cost affordable approch.Development of this was feasible with involvement of ideas and feedback from top industry experts both in retail and technical markets, manufacturers, many with years of boot experience on the World Cup level.

SSCV houses our facilities on campus in Minturn, CO, at Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy.Consisting of multiple years of experience... retail/sales/tech within the industry. From manufacturers sales reps, race reps, store managers, USST Techs, etc. There is more than 100 yrs of combined experience in our full time staff.

A turnkey resort rental technical support division created for the service of rental equipment maintenance and manufacturer required bi-annual testing. Supported by manufacturer liability indemnification.

More than fortunate enough to be involved in an opportunity, once in a lifetime in this industry...Building a store from the ground up.....PThe Compound - Skiing in Marquette, a business that has a reputation for quality customer service, and will continue to grow and keep the image and integrity of starting ideals.Founded 2008/09 - as a twin tip/park/freestyle only store. (our roots, our passion)Joined 2009/10- Store Mgr -- Expanded in both Retail and Service work (x2), also same in floor space, inventory, and Service, (Bootfitting via Appt, and Race Tuning)2010/11 - (x2) inventory, H.G. diversity expansion. Pivotal backshop year, expanding into existing/growing ski racing scene in the Region. 2011/12 - (x2) inventory, addition of Snowboard sales, TC Rehab LLC Established. (Midwest Resort/Area Rental Inventory Inspection and Maintenance).2012/13 - (x?) inventory. (x3 backshop - race) -- THE COMPOUND SKI & BOARD SHOPMARQUETTE, MIMIDWEST REGION BOOTFITTING = in the top 3 shops in Midwest Region for Bootfitting Services. Custom Orthotics (true, unweighted) Sole Planing, Sole Canting, Shell Grinds, Shell Expansions, Custom Liners (all types), Balancing. RACE TUNING = in the top 3 shops in Midwest Region for Full Service Race -W.C. Quality Hand Tuning & Shaping, Stone Grinds, and Wax Preps.

Supported Eastern and Western Great Lakes Territory - Technical and Sales Representation

G.C.C. SAM InternshipPersonally set up a new internship opportunity for the SAM program with special permissions. My sole intention for my internship was to learn the art of fitting boots from the best of the best, which wasn't a second thought, Footloose Sports. Thanks to the Colasardo's and Corty Lawrence, and Randy Mezzano at GCC, I was able to spend the season learning a trade in an unmatched lab environment. SKI Magazine Far West Gold Medal Shop of the Year (multiples)Basic, proven bio-mechanical principals at the foundation of the boot room , with Superfeet Kork and Trim to Fit footbeds being that foundation. Footloose was the 1st retailer in the world to offer demo ski boots, and maintained the largest fleet of demo boots in the world to date.