VAN DEER are here!

It's the first year they are being sold in the US and we are thrilled to be one of the first shops to carry them.

What is VAN DEER?
VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports skis were founded on the innovative spirit of Austrian ski legend Marcel Hirscher and the dynamic energy of Red Bull. Launched by Hirscher after his retirement from competitive skiing, the brand was created under his technical expertise. The skis are designed to excel in precision and performance and are tailored for both racing and freeride. With advanced materials typically only used in race skis, and a sleek design, VAN DEER skis are engineered for stability, speed, and handling in the toughest conditions.

Travis Ganong on VAN DEER

Learn more about VAN DEER skis from world renowned racer and Start Haus team member, Travis Ganong. Throughout the winter will be releasing a series of videos featuring Travis' experience on the skis he's been riding on over the last year.

Check out our Featured Shop Ski series

Quick Fix | Tighten Down That Loose Marker Alpinist Heel Couple of simple hand tools and a few minutes of time, lock down the slop in your Marker Alpinist heel.

You can twist your barrel adjuster and fiddle with your limit screws all you want, but you'll never fix your shifting with a bent hanger! Tool used: Park DAG-2.2 https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/derailleur-hanger-alignment-gauge-dag-2-2

QBP BIKE PRODUCTS ➡️ VIA START HAUS

We’ve partnered with bike parts supplier, QBP (Quality Bike Products), to offer their full line up of bikes, components, parts, apparel and more – directly from Start Haus! Place your order via our new, bike specific store starthausbikeparts.com and have your order shipped directly to your door OR pick your order up at our shop.

Our new bike parts specific webstore offers all types of cyclists gear, including items for new and veteran riders, road and mountain aficionados, and recreation and transportation cyclists.

The best part? We are able to offer customers a wide range of products making it easier for you to shop small and support your local bike shop. Thanks QBP!

SHOP SKI EQUIPMENT AND OTHER GEAR AT STARTHAUS.COM

Searching for ski equipment and other gear? You can still find all of our same offerings including skis, gloves, goggles, clothing, accessories and more at StartHaus.com!

Questions about where to shop online or about our products? Reach

A CLINIC FOR SPEED!

Join us at the shop for our last winter event of the season on Thursday, March 21 at 6pm!

Learn the different techniques for making fast Super-G and downhill turns from world-renowned ski racer Travis Ganong. Hear how Ganong went from ranking 250th to 29th in the world in just half a season by mastering this concept. Watch slow-motion videos of his performances for critique.

The event, hosted at Start Haus, is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend in person, see below to watch the recording. 

Did you miss the other events this winter? No worries! Watch the recordings via the links below.

Watch: Tune for Speed on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 6pm

Watch: Ski Bootfitting Q&A on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 6pm

Ski with Travis After the World Cup on Thursday, February 29, 2023

Join world-renowned ski racer Travis Ganong at Palisades Tahoe just a few days after the World Cup. Learn how Travis approaches the course, his takeaways from watching athletes compete, and tips for racing at the World Cup level. All participants will meet at the bottom of the Red Dog chair at Palisades at 9am.  

We are accepting a limited amount of people for this event - capping it at 10. Event sign ups will open on Thursday, February 22 at 6pm and spots will be first come first served, based on the order of online sign ups. Sign ups are only accepted online through the form below. Those who are granted a spot will be notified as soon as possible. Lift tickets are not included.

Sign Ups Open: Thursday, Feb 22 at 6pm
Ski with Travis: Thursday, Feb 29
Location: Meet at 9am at the bottom of Red Dog chair at Palisades Tahoe.
Cost: FREE!
*Lift tickets not included.

Recording from Ski Bootfitting Q&A

Monday, December 18, 2023, at 6pm

Thanks to those who braved the wild weather and joined us at the shop! For those unable to attend you can view the event video below. Also a huge shout out to both Travis and Jim for putting this fantastic clinic on. Keep an eye out for more events this winter.

Hear from Olympic ski racer Travis Ganong and Start Haus founder and industry-renowned tech Jim Schaffner as they answer questions on the art of bootfitting. The event, hosted at Start Haus, is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be recorded and posted on our website after the event.

Tune for Speed Clinic

In Person at the Shop & Virtual
Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 6pm

Join world-renowned ski racer Travis Ganong and Start Haus lead tech Brandon Sims for an evening of ski tech and tuning. Hear directly from Ganong on how he wants his ski to be teched for a World Cup race as Sims explains his philosophy for tuning skis for race day based on conditions and the athlete. The event, hosted at Start Haus, is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be recorded and live-streamed on the Start Haus website.

Watch the Live Stream Here!

Welcome to the team Travis!

We are thrilled to announce a partnership with world-renowned ski race athlete, and Tahoe local, Travis Ganong. This partnership upholds our goal of supporting local athletes and our commitment to providing the best ski and bootfitting services in the Tahoe area. From the casual skier to the elite competitor, everyone deserves to slide on snow with skis and boots that fit them and maximize their day on the mountain. 

In addition, this partnership provides an opportunity for us to share our passion for snowsports with the local community. We've collaborated with Travis to host a four-date event series this winter. Several of the planned events will include a live stream on our website allowing you to tune in from anywhere. See details below.

Tune for Speed on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 6pm

Join world-renowned ski racer Travis Ganong and Start Haus lead tech Brandon Sims for an evening of ski tech and tuning.  Hear directly from Ganong on how he wants his

FIND US CRUISING WITH AVENTON

We are excited to announce that we are now an Aventon eBike dealer!

Aventon was created with the mantra of enabling people to find happiness through motion. When they started producing bikes in 2013 their focus was on the fixie which shifted to the electric bike market in 2018. Now their fleet boasts something for everyone from lightweight models to all-terrain ebikes providing a little something for everyone.

We are excited to add Aventon eBikes to our brand quiver. Swing by and check them out in person at the shop or find more information on what we carry online

Aventon Pace 500 E-Cruiser Townie Bike - Class 3 (28mph, 40mi range)

Aventon Abound E-Cargo Bike - Class 2 (20mph, 50mi range)

Aventon Pace 500.3 Step-Through Bike - Class 3 (28mph, 60mi range)