10/20/2008
Fit and Ready to Ski?

Here are a few options for you.

Lately we have had several groups dropping off flyers for ski & snowboard conditioning classes and injury prevention programs so we thought we would share them with you.

1. Ski Boot Camp at Body Basics-Revised Dates-4 week boot camp designed to improve flexibility and core strength and increase your endurance for the ski slopes. Meets once per week (Tuesdays or Saturdays) for 1 hr. The Body Basic Boot Camp is a fun and fast paced program designed to get you to your untimate fitness level. Session 1 begins Nov. 15/Nov. 18. Session II begins Dec. 13/Dec. 16. Session III Begins Jan. 17th/Jan. 20th. Sign up at www.bodybasicsinc.us.

2. Therapeutic Associates-Therapeutic Assocaites at 15th & State St. offers as Ski Conditioning Class on Mondays from 6-7pm. A small donation is requested that Therapeutic Associates generously donates to your choice of the Bogus Basin Nordic Team or the BBSEF alpine team.
Session #1- October 13 through November 17
Session #2-depending on interest, Mondays, December 1-22, 6-7pm
Email boiseptstate@taiweb.com or call 336-8433 to reserve your spot.

3. Gold's Gym-Gold's Gym will be offering a "Winter Fitness Kit" gym enrollment starting November 1. Call Gold's Gym 345-4653 for more information.

4. St. Luke's/Idaho Elks-Ski Away From Injury: Ski & Snowboard Conditioning and Injury Prevention Program. 4 ninety minute classes offered on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm. Classes Oct. 22-Nov. 12 at Idaho Elks east Boise site. To sign-up or for more information call 336-0312 or email mharris@ierh.org.

5. Foothills Physical Therapy-Ski & Snowboard pre-season conditioning & injury prevention classes. Sport specific conditioning classes customized to the individual participant. 6-Weekly, 1 1/2 hr classes. Rolling Enrollment Classes begin: Oct. 22nd. Enrollment is limited. Call 343-4700 for details.

10/11/2008
Wow!!! Now that's a record to smile about!

What a wonderful sight as we looked out the store window Friday afternoon and watched the big, sloppy flakes of snow piling up on the roof of the little Ski Haus. Check the calendar! Is it really October 10? Gosh, it could easily have been November 10 or any other day during the middle of winter but...October 10?
On a day when the news of the Dow and NASDAQ were almost as grim as the days before, here was something to smile about. In fact, we were actually quite giddy! One customer called us from home just up the hill in the Highlands to make sure that we knew it was snowing. Another customer burst in the door and in a loud, booming voice joyfully announced in long, drawn out syllables that, "It's SNOWING!" There were even a few snowballs being tossed around the Ski Haus...I mean inside around the Ski Haus!
Mother Nature has worked her wonders and reminds us that winter is not far off! That's a cheery thought to hold on to. We can day dream about those days on the slopes that we're all looking forward to so anxiously. Ah yes, back on the slopes where you have few worries other than if you have the right wax on our skis or if that was a picture perfect turn as you glide down War Eagle to meet your buddies at the bottom.
So as you prepare yourself for another week and the news at the end of the day, at least you can smile about a happy record you have experienced first hand. The earliest recorded measurable snowfall in Boise. Think Snow!!!

09/25/2008
There's Snow in Them There Hills!?!

Believe it or not....

Word is, from a very reliable source, that there was a skiff of snow on the peaks surrounding McCall earlier this week. Yippee! This confirms the calendar label of the "First Day of Autumn" on Monday. The weatherman also recently mentioned that snow has remained in the highest elevations this summer so we will be starting with a better base than we have had in recent years. Now that's something to smile about!
If your body has had a break from the rigors of exercise, it's also time to start your pre-season conditioning and get ready to hit the slopes. It's so much more fun if you are physically ready to ski so think of it as a "tune up" for your body not unlike the "tune up" for your equipment. Check with your local fitness club and see if they are offering a ski fitness class. Come December, your body will be glad you did.
So as you turn the page on your calendar to October, just remember we're that much closer to time on the slopes and that season we all love!

09/11/2008
Weekly Fresh Sheet!

Oh Boy! Look what the delivery man brought!

The weather outside may not seem like fall today but it definitely feels like fall around the Ski Haus! The delivery trucks dropped off tons of freight this week so we wanted you to be the first to know about a few of the new arrivals.

Salomon-boots, skis, and bindings
Most notable are the highly anticipated "Ghost"boots and "Fury" skis.

Dalbello-Men's "Axion" Boots integrating Dalbello's newest boot shell technology.

Oakley-New to us this season, we have received Men's and Women's jackets, pants, and accessories including T-shirts and belts that are perfect for back-to-school.

Orage-Women's, Men's, and Kid's collections of jackets, pants, and coordinating fleece tops and hats. Orage is the perfect combination of fashion and function!

We're always happy to give you a call and let you know when we receive the item you are waiting for so let us know and we'll keep an eye on your prize!

08/29/2008
Gear Up for Skiing!

As we head into the dog days of summer, it's time to turn our thoughts toward those glorious ski days ahead. It's also time to round up the kids and bring them on down to the Ski Haus and size them up for season lease gear. The early bird gets the worm when it comes to lease gear and we encourage you to get your equipment leases taken care of as early as possible. We have a good selection of lease equipment now but it goes rapidly.

Leasing is the best way to outfit growing kids for the season. We offer used and new equipment leases for kids and adults and for skiers and snowboarders. Our lease packages include size upgrades during the season, if needed, and season-long free maintenance of the skis or board.

Customers who lease by October 31 will automatically be entered into a drawing to win the use of their lease equipment FREE for the season.

It's also a good time to do an inventory of your ski gear and make a list of things you need before the snow flies. Do you need to replace your goggle lense because the "yard sale" you experienced on War Eagle last season really did a number on your goggles? A fashion show might be just the ticket to see what fits and what doesn't fit from last season. Do little Suzy's ski pants look like ski capris because she's half a foot taller than last year? Might be a good look but not so functional on the slopes!

Greenwood's Ski Haus is ready, willing, and able to help you out with all of your ski needs. Put it on your "To Do" list and stop in and see us soon. We look forward to seeing you!