05/14/2008
Summer on the Way!?!

Wow! What a great snow season! With the plentiful snow we received throughout the spring, it has been the perfect finish to a wonderful season. The bonus weekends at Brundage in May were exceptionally good and will leave us with pleasant ski memories during the summer months ahead.
It sounds like warmer weather may have finally turned the corner and summer heat is headed our way!
So what do we do during the summer months? Well, as usual, the Ski Haus has closed for the summer months. We are here on a regular basis and we keep a few staff members on the payroll to help us clean, organize, and get ready for next season. We are planning some minor physical changes to the store and summer is also the time to finish all those projects we haven't had time to take care of during the winter months. We have ski tuners working most of the summer to get all of our lease gear back into ski ready condition.
If you ever have any ski needs during the summer months, don't hesitate to give us a call. We are happy to make arrangements to help you, even if the temperatures are approaching the century mark!
Thank you for helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary. We couldn't have done it without you and we look forward to starting our 51st season.
The Ski Haus will re-open for the 08-09 season on Thursday, August 28.
In the meantime...have a great summer with many funfilled adventures!

03/14/2008
Winter Today, Spring Tomorrow!

Ah, the joys of living in the Treasure Valley! This time of year we can experience wicked winter weather one day and warm, wonderful spring weather the next. The real treat in a ski season as we have had this year is that skiing is still so good and it will be good for a long time to come. With several new inches of snow recently, skiing should be awesome! The forecast looks like warmer weather will be back soon so we can look forward to blue skies, corn snow, and the fun of spring skiing. Some might call it Spring Fever!
This time of year is also a great time to take advantage of spring sale prices at Greenwood's Ski Haus as we make room for all of the goodies we have ordered for next fall. Ironically, we're calling it our Spring Fever Sale.
Spring Fever-The uncontrollable desire to save big at Greenwood's!
We have completed most of our buying for next season so we can use your help to empty the racks and clear the shelves. You'll find some of the best prices of the season on 07-08 gear and clothing.
Demo skis are also on sale and you can pick up a pair of this season's skis with bindings at a great price. Demo skis are sold on a first come, first served basis so be early to get the pair you've been dreaming of.
There are plenty of ski days left this season so why not make the most of them with some new gear from Greenwood's! If you've got Spring Fever, Greenwood's has the cure.

02/13/2008
On Snow Ski Demo

Okay...here's your chance to try the skis you've been dreaming about all season---for free! Representatives from Greenwood's Ski Haus will be up at Bogus Basin with the full fleet of demo skis on Wednesday, February 20, from 10am-3pm, in front of the Simplot Lodge. It's the perfect opportunity to ski and compare a few models of skis on the same type of terrain and snow conditions. That way, you will have a more accurate idea of how each model skis.

Here's how the demo works:
1. Fill out demo paperwork
2. Photo ID# required
3. We will size you up and determine binding settings
4. Pick a pair of skis to try. We will be happy to help!
5. Technicians will adjust bindings for you.
6. Ski 2-3 runs. Try a variety of turns and terrain. Have fun!
7. Return to demo area and try another pair of skis
8. Last demos go out at 2:30pm.
9. Which pair was your favorite?
PLEASE RETURN ALL DEMOS BY 3PM

Hope to see you on the hill!

10/31/2007
Ski Industry Reality

If you think you are an early shopper when you start shopping for ski gear in November, you may be in for a surprise! In most cases, you will find exactly what you are looking for but...if you are looking for something that has become a hot item during early season sales, you may have a tough time finding it.
The snowsports industry has weathered some rough seasons in the past several years and as a result, suppliers have tightened their belts and are not stocking the excess of inventory that they once did. The quantity of inventory they manufacture, import, and warehouse is based on the early orders retailers submit during the buying season. If the supplier's forecasting indicates that an item will be a hot seller, they may risk producing and stocking some excess for retailers to reorder. Many times, suppliers do not have reliable forecasting as early as they need to produce products so they do not commit to excess inventory and once the product is ordered and shipped, they are not able to fill reorders.
As a retailer,we make our buying decisions many months before the next season and in some cases, before we even know how an item has sold for the current season. We make our best educated guess when ordering styles, colors, sizes, and quantities for the following season but there are always surprises. We have already experienced some items that are sold out for the season and we are unable to reorder. As a resourceful retailer, we may have a few other avenues to find product but those options are very limited also.
Okay, economics wasn't my favorite subject but the reason for sharing this information is to let you know that it is definitely not too early to start shopping for snow gear. We have a great selection in now at Greenwood's Ski Haus and we encourage you to make a list of your ski needs and visit us soon. You'll be happy you found exactly what you were looking for!

10/12/2007
Is There Really a Bob Greenwood?

We get the question frequently but usually from newcomers to the Treasure Valley. Yes, there most definitely is a Bob Greenwood!
Bob was the original founder of "Bob Greenwood's Ski & Sport Haus" back in 1957.
The short version of the store history is that a year or two later, Bob had been so successful that he was able to pay off his silent partner and recruit Jim Brandon as his business partner. Seeking a better location, Bob and Jim moved the original Ski Haus building from the first location on State St. to 2811 Bogus Basin Rd. in 1959.
In the Fall of 1962 Bob and Jim moved into a new building and location at 2445 Bogus Basin Rd. Soon after, they invited Harry Clark to join them in the business. The business was open year-round selling everything from bikes, tennis rackets, and kayaks, to dehydrated backpacking food.
In 1978, Bob, Jim and Harry narrowed the scope of the business and made the decision to close the store during the summer months.
"Bob Greenwood's Ski Haus" moved to the current location in the fall of 1978. The move required many hours to remodel the building, all contributed by Bob, Jim and Harry as well as skilled staff members.
1985 brought about a change of ownership as Bill Tregoning, John Greenwood (Bob's son), and Harry Clark purchased the business from Bob and Jim. The business name was changed slightly to "Greenwood's Ski Haus" but the philosophy of the business remained. Harry Clark retired in 1990 and Carrie Gochnour became a partner with Bill and John in 1995.
In 2002, Bill and John made the decision to spend more time with their families and sold their interest of the business to the current owners, Carrie Gochnour and Jeff Lewerenz.
As we celebrate 50 years as "Boise's Only Ski Specialty Store", we invite you to stop in for a visit. Chances are, you just might catch a glimpse of Bob Greenwood, in between trips up to the ski hill or a round of golf, checking in to make sure the coffee is on!
There really is a Bob Greenwood and he's healthy, active, and enjoying life. To use one of his favorite phrases, he's definitely "vertical and breathing!"