subject: Stapleton Sports And Up Snowboards Is Owned And Operated By True Aspen Locals With Over 60 Combined [print this page] When you deal with a ski or board shop on your next vacation do you want to talk to the new kid who is here for the winter from Ohio and is just renting boards for the big chain to get his ski pass? Or do you want to work with three guys who have been part of the Aspen community for decades. Guys who know these mountains like the back of their hand, and know which gear to get you on for your ability and chosen mountain. We do have four mountains here in Aspen after all, Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass!
Kevin Byford has been on a snowboard for over 25 years, he has the experience to understand what is going on in todays board technology and why certain boards perform different than others an how that will effect your riding style. In addition he was the Director of Snowboarding for the Aspen Skiing Company for years, who are you going to trust to get you on the right set up, Kevin or the new kid at the shop down the street?
Ed Garland is a former Snowmass Ski School manager and has lived here in the beautiful ski town for 16 years. What does that ski school manager experience mean to you, several things, first customer service, Ed knows what it means to make sure the customer happy, second Ed knows skis, you dont get to become the manager of the Snowmass Ski School without knowing how to ski! For you this means Ed will be able to talk to you, listen and understand where you are with your skiing and which ski is right for you, that is the kind of service you should expect from a ski shop.
Completing the trio of locals who own and operate the combo that is Stapleton Ski Shop and Up Snowboards is Paul Williams. Paul is a 20-year local, who has taught both skiing and snowboarding for the past 18 years, was named by outside magazine as one of the top snowboard instructors in the nation, how about that for credibility. Paul toured with the Jeep World Outside Festival promoting skiing and snowboarding alongside a select group of athletes and musical stars. When not in Aspen he is living in Bariloche Argentina with his wife and two young boys.
These guys love this town called Aspen, they love skiing and they love snowboarding. On top of that this is their business, which means they care. You combine that experience, passion and commitment to their business and you create a scenario that ensures quality customer service from a great ski and snowboard shop.
