Take expertise, experience and enthusiasm, add some passion, mix with fun—what you get is any one of the friendly professionals who make up the Vail Sports Team. From boot fitting to rentals, our experts are the best of the best at what they do. They have to be—operating a ski and snowboard shop at the foot of some of the world’s best skiing and riding demands that our staff be the most knowledgeable, experienced bunch of snowsports professionals out there
Learn more about our team below.
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Brady Schlichting On Staff Since: November 2001 Biggest impact you’ve had on a customer? I have a lot of guests that come back year after year and find me. I have two families that I’ve been helping every year for the last 9 years. Best advice to Vail Sports customers? If you have a question about something just ask, a lot of times you’re on vacation and not thinking, its better just to ask. There’s no dumb question. |
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Eric Mills On Staff Since: 2000 Biggest impact you've had on a customer: I brought them knowledge, fun, and excitement through the on-mountain demo center...may it rest in peace. Best advice to Vail Sports customers: Life is short; have fun while you can. |
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Josh Tolles On Staff Since: Winter 2006 Biggest impact you’ve had on a customer? My second season at SSV I helped a great guy pick out skis for himself and his wife (over a 2 week process) he ended up buying 4 pairs for himself and 3 for his wife. Best advice to Vail Sports customers? Just to remember we are here for the same reason and love of the sports as you all are. |
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Ali Katz On Staff Since:2007 Best Patagonia memory: Getting hired to run this fantastic store. Best advice to Patagonia customers: Get outside and play. |
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Charlotte Linton On Staff Since: 2003 Biggest impact you've had on a customer: I greet them with a smile every day! Because look where we live... Best advice to Vail Sports customers: Have fun and enjoy life to the fullest every day! |
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John Quinn On Staff Since: 1998 Biggest impact you’ve had on a customer? Back in my boot fitting days I customized a pair of boots for a gentleman who had injured his ankles and lower legs in a motorcycle accident. Best advice to The North Face customers? With The North Face buy exactly what you want because it will serve you for decades. |
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Lucy Grabenstein On Staff Since: 2005 Biggest impact you have on customers: Helping every customer to enjoy their vacation Best advice to Quiksilver customers: You're only as old as you want to be |
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Rob Johnson On staff since: Winter 2007 Biggest impact I’ve had on a customer? Utilizing my experience in the field to make sure a customer had the right outerwear for a month long expedition or special ordering a product for a customer when other stores said they couldn’t. Best advice to North Face customers? Get in and check out our selection. Our staff can help outfit you for an afternoon sledding with your kids in your backyard or a Heli trip with your buddies in Alaska. Having the right gear can make or break your day and we have the warmest, driest stuff out there! |
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Ty Cabrera On Staff Since: 2004 Best Burton Memory: Having Jake Burton in the store |
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Valerie Lukach On Staff Since: 2007 Biggest impact you've had on a customer: Minturn Mile last season with one of our most stoked guests (Ya Betty!). Get set up right and come ride with us! Best advice to One Track Mind customers: Go to One Track Mind for the best snowboard rentals in Vail. |
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Marco Valenti On Staff Since: 2001 Biggest impact you've had on a customer: Not only fixing a woman's boot, but reuniting her with her son after he had broken his collarbone. Best advice to Vail Sports customers: Give us a chance - you won't be disappointed. |
