Greenwood's History
 The
year was 1957. Eisenhower was president. The Bridge Over the
River Kwai was playing in theaters. Alpine skis were long, boots
were leather, and bindings left something to be desired.
It's been the better part of five decades since Bob Greenwood opened "Bob's Ski
Haus" on State Street, and we've seen a lot since then: The graduated length
method (GLM) of skiing. The first all-plastic buckle boots from Lange. Spademan
bindings. Jean-Claude Killy. Shaped skis, skate skis, twin-tips, and an amazing
breadth of fashion that's fun to think about — from wool knickers to the
most form-fitting of ski pants.
We've moved locations three times over the years: from the original State Street
store to an A-frame on Bogus Basin Road (still there, just across the street)
to the current location in 1978. And our "Ownership Hall of Fame" counts a number
of folks you probably know, starting with Bob Greenwood and including, at different
points in time, Jim Brandon, Harry Clark, John Greenwood, and Bill Tregoning.
Carrie Gochnour became a partner with Bill and John in 1995. The current chapter
began in 2002, when Carrie and Jeff Lewerenz, former hardgoods manager, became
the owners of Greenwood's, allowing Bill and John to spend more time with their
families.
Even with all of the changes that have occurred in the ski industry over the
years, one thing has remained constant: our commitment as Boise's only ski specialty
store, carrying the best brands and striving to provide the best service. That's
why generations of families have come to trust us with their business — it
isn't unusual to see grandparents and grandchildren in the store at the same
time, both excited about the prospect of skiing.
Oh, there's something else that hasn't changed — you can often find Bob
Greenwood in the store, mornings before he goes up to Bogus, having a cup of
coffee and talking about — you guessed it — skiing.
Thanks for your continued business over these years. We appreciate it, and look
forward to serving you well into the future.
Carrie Gochnour & Jeff Lewerenz
Owners
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