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From skis to ski gear. From service to bootfittings. We've got you covered for the mtn adventures ahead! Let's make this winter one to remember! But first, start here.... 

1. Gear Up: Get on the mountain this year in with a new setup! Upgrading your gear will get you in the latest technology ultimately making for a better day on the mountain. Plus our team can direct you to the best fit for your style. Skis, googles, softgoods, poles, gloves, helmets we've got you covered for all of your winter needs. Psst.... new 2025 Skis are in stock and ready to rip!
2. Bootfittings + Guarantee: Did you know that all boots purchased and fitted at the shop receive free follow up fittings and adjustments for the first year you own the boots? Plus our online appointment system makes it so you never need to wait in line. Make a bootfitting appointment (or follow up adjustment) online and we will get you in a boot and out the door. Book bootfitting.
3. Ski Service: Dust off those skis and check your ski gear. Bringing

Rad brakes a bit squishy? Yeah, our shop bike gets that way a few times a summer. A couple of quick fixes in the right spots, and you got solid braking power once more.

Gregg Stone, aka the Sole Man, gets to work fixing up some worn ski boot soles. Want to preserve them instead of pay someone to fix em?

Check these out: Cat Tracks

Sidas Boot Traction

Most of us realize your bike chain needs oil, but few seem to get how to do it! Join us as Gregg turns a 5 minute procedure into a 15 minute video.

Check out how Start Haus takes a nasty core shot on the edge of the ski, inspects the damage, crafts and applies a patch, and preps the base flat and smooth, ready to ski or reapply a base pattern.

Bindings can be a pain to get the right size brake on the ski waist, but when you want to mount a race binding to a rec ski, that's even worse! Time for Brandon to hack, cut, and hammer his way and a custom solution.

Why can't the price-point and mid-level bikes get some upgrades? Well, they can!

Throwing some tire inserts from ‪Tannus‬ on your commuter or fat tire bike can help save you from flats, just like it does for our gravity wielding, trail bashing, MTB cousins. This Aventure fat tire e-bike from ‪Aventon Bikes‬ does great cruising around town or hitting some light trails, and now it'll do it with less chance of flats!

These simple steps will have you well on your way to dialing in your suspension, plus some added info on what to expect from your equipment.

Confused about lift kits? We got you!

Brandon takes us through the basics of lifters, what they are, what they do, and how we put a kit together.

For quick reference on what race skis get what bindings (and their corresponding lifter kits):

Atomic Skis - Atomic Bindings
Dynastar Skis - Look Bindings
Fischer Skis - Head/Tyrolia Bindings (or Fischer branded Tyrolia Bindings)
Head Skis - Head/Tyrolia Bindings
Nordica Skis - Marker Bindings
Rossignol Skis - Look Bindings
Stöckli Skis - Atomic Bindings (this can be variable depending on the year)
Volkl Skis - Marker Bindings

After being asked quite a few clarifying question, we decided we best offer an additional video with some alternative tips and tricks for bending those MTB derailleur hangers. Here it is! 

See the ins and outs of a fork rebuild, here at Start Haus.

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.