The Tribe
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It's Been a Good Run! | Jesse moves to a more part-time position
Thanks for A Long and Great Run, Jesse! After 12 years we are saying, "Good-bye" to one of our best....or are we? Seems he just can't stay away. What can I say about Jesse Cassidy? Frankly, there's... -
Employee Helps Test Skis For Backcountry Mag!
We are so proud to see one of our employee's, Darren Padgett, and his wife, Danielle McCord Padgett, were part of Backcountry mag's 2020 ski test. Darren has been working for us for the past 20 years. We are so happy to have someone with his knowledge and experience in the shop. It's employees like Darren that make sure that... -
Climbing in the Wind River Range
After a full day of driving, we finally reached the Big Sandy Lodge. Greeted by our friends who had left the previous day, our stoke level was very high! We were about to spend the next seven days climbing in the Wind River range! This was a place that I had always heard amazing things about but never had the... -
Granite Chief Crew Heads South!
The Granite Chief Ski Shop team decided it was time to do some peak bagging and head South! First on the list, was Freel peak, the highest mountain in the Tahoe Basin. Clocking in at 10,881 feet! After nabbing this summit, the boys packed up and headed south past Bishop to Big Pine. Next up, was Mount Agassiz which is the 21st... -
Matte Snow
Matte Snow: Sales Associate Where are you originally from? - San Mateo, California Where did you learn to ski? - Sugar Bowl Favorite camping spot? - Manzanita Campground, Sedona AZ Favorite piece of outdoor equipment? - My branded Sprite snowboard, which I got for $15 at a garage sale or my 1983 windbreaker with... -
Mateo Lopez
Mateo Lopez: Sales Associate Where are you originally from? Yakima, WA "The home of the best hops in the world!" Where did you learn to ski? White Pass, WA "The home of the Mahre brothers!" Favorite camping spot? Emerald Pools Favorite piece of outdoor equipment? Flylow Outerwear's Baker Bibs Item on your bucket list? To... -
Allie Garcia
Allie Garcia, Where are you originally from? Minneapolis, MN Where did you learn to ski? Big Powderhorn “Mountain”, UP Michigan Favorite camping spot? The Hana Campground, Cheyenne Crossing Black Hills, SD or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior Favorite piece of outdoor equipment? My hand-me-down Thermarest from the ‘70s Item on your bucket list? ... -
Truckee's Fourth of July Parade 2019
Join us as we celebrate the annual Truckee Independence Day Parade held on Thursday, July 4th. This year, Granite Chief will be serving FREE ICE CREAM during the parade! We invite you to view the parade via our Storefront parking lot. Please use our back-parking lot for all vehicles. The front of the store will be the perfect viewing spot... -
Granite Chief's Community Outhouses
It’s summer of the year 2019 and Granite Chief Ski and Mountain shop is once again choosing to provide not just one, but TWO public outhouses located in the woods of the Truckee/Donnor area. -
Whatcha Pack’n? Are you loaded up with the right ammo when headed into the backcountry?
Author: John Clausen - Granite Chief crew - Arva Snow Safety representative No, we’re not talking about caliber, we’re talking about snow safety gear, and more. This is the stuff ya need to have for a “mission complete” outing, to save your you know what if things go south. Whether you are passing through the boundary gates at Alpine...