Granite Chief - Lake Tahoe Ski Shop

Granite Chief - Lake Tahoe's Ski Shop

Lake Tahoe's premiere ski shop, Granite Chief, was established in 1976. We have built our award-winning reputation on our expert Lake Tahoe ski tuning and ski boot fitting services as well as our big selection of high performance demo skis and rental ski packages.

We carry all the big name ski brands for your next Lake Tahoe ski trip, such as Volkl, K2, Tecnica, The North Face, Smith, Atomic, Arc Teryx, Roxy, Go Pro, Marker, Nordica, Salomon, and Spyder.

We are also known for carrying the hot new ski equipment and clothing brands like FlyLow, Kuhl, Poc, Orage, Contour, and Blizzard. After 36 years of being a locally owned Lake Tahoe ski shop, Granite Chief is the most recognized name in the world of high end skiers.

Granite Chief Voted Far West
"Regional Shop Of The Year" by Ski Magazine

Emotion Kayak's awarding winning Comet priced at under $300 makes this boat one of the best deals on the market. The Comet is loaded with features, check out the video and buy before it's too late.

After eight years, paraplegic Josh Dueck realizes his dream of completing a back flip from his Salomon sit-ski.

Why is Petzl's next generation Grigri2 better? Lighter, smoother, designed to accommodate thinner rope, that should rock your climb.

Modern ski design and the way we stand on our skis dictates changes in ski boot ramp angles. It's all in the way we roll our ankles to initiate our ski turns.

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