Zandy, when Skirack first opened its doors in 1969, what was the initial vision you and your partners had?

Our vision, dream and mission was to create the best ski shop possible. We knew we had competition. But somehow we focused on getting some great brands so that we could give people the best experience possible. We literally won over customers one at a time. We believed that we loved the sport as much as anyone and that made us credible and fun to deal with. Fortunately we had some locals and vendors who believed in what we were doing and took a chance on the new guys in town.

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Burlington, VT

Years of Experience: Running since the fourth grade

Certifications and Awards:
Men’s 8k (5 mile): 1st, 23:55 (Sept, 17, 2022 at UMass Dartmouth Invitational)
8k (5 mile): 1st, 24:42 (Sept. 18, 2021 at UMass Dartmouth Invitational)
10k: 3rd, 31:46 (Nov. 6, 2021 at NCAA Championship East Regional)

Hometown: Burlington VT

Years of Experience: 11 Years here total at The Skirack as a mechanic. I've been the Catagory manager/Buyer for Snowboard product for the last 10 years and the Bike Parts and Accessories buyer for the last 3 years. I've been and avid rider and biker for around thirty years.

Outside Interests and Hobbies: In winter it's getting as many days on snow as my schedule and body will allow. Usually at Sugarbush or Bolton and the surrounding backcountry. Summer time its long rides off the beaten path especially if it involves camping, or just a quick cruise around town to meet up with friends for a beer. Golfing, disc golf, seeing live music or just hanging out with my Wife and our dog.

Hometown: Shelburne, VT

Years of Experience: 10 years of Running experience from trail/road racing, training, and coaching. I've been at Skirack since spring of 2019 within sales of running shoes, apparel and accessories. I am also the Assistant Cross Country Running Coach at South Burlington high school.

Certifications and Awards: Winner of Jacksonville, FL Times Union 5k (2020). Top Finisher awards from: Race To The Top of Vermont, Catamount Ultra 25k, Pine St. Mile, and Green Mountain Half Marathon

Hometown: Burlington, VT

Years of Experience: I'm new to Skirack's Run Department with 10+ years of running/racing experience.

Outside Interests and Hobbies: Running, Nordic skiing, hiking, writing plays, playing the piano, buying succulents, and eating bagel sandwiches.

Hometown: East Longmeadow, MA

Years of Experience: I have been skiing since I was 3 and snowboarding since age 8. I have 3 years experience in softgoods. At Skirack, I specialized in alpine softgoods, helmets & goggles, and running shoes.

Certifications and Awards: Masterfit Associates Plus, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Outside Interests and Hobbies: Kayaking, surfing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, reading and practicing my Spanish and German.

Hometown: Lake George, NY

Years of Experience: 18 Years of Ski and Bike Tuning (& Sales)

Outside Interests and Hobbies: Skiing, Mountain Biking, Gravel Grinding...being outdoors.

Favorite Gear: Specialized Swat Gear (because it's so practical!), Lang XT boot line up, Kona Honzo ST (because steel is real)

Hometown:Burlington, VT

Years of Experience: I am new to Skirack, with 11 years of customer service and ski racing USSA and Vara. 6 years of teaching skiing and snowboarding.

Certifications and Awards: Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) USSA / Vara Training Program First Aid and CPR certified

Outside Interests and Hobbies: Skiing, snowboarding, biking, disc golfing, hiking, fishing, camping - pretty much any adventure outdoors.

Hometown: Burlington, VT

Years of Experience: I have been cross country skiing for 54 years and have been running and cycling for 43. I have extensive experience selling, testing and developing apparel and footwear since 1979 and with Skirack for the past seven years.

Certifications and Awards: MS, Biomechanics of Locomotion PSU 1993; Several age group top 5 finishes in running and triathlon; 2017 Goldstein Award for Poetry.

Outside Interests and Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Swimming, Cross Country and Alpine Skiing. Writing and illustrating verse. Collecting Chinese teapots.

Hometown:Rutland, VT

Years of Experience: I started biking as a teenager in Rutland in 1971 and worked on bikes until 1982; moved to Burlington in 1991 and have been at the Skirack ever since (26 years). My involvement at the Skirack is all around the bike. I am the parts and accessories buyer - if it goes on your bike, I order it. I also do bike fittings, sales and service.

Certifications and Awards:
- Bicycle fitting certification
- Serotta International Cycling Institute (SICI)
- Specialized Bicycle Company University (SBCU)