Powder Hound Ski Shop

What Powder Hound Ski Shop does

Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is a privately held, single-location outdoor recreation retailer and service provider founded in 2012 and operating from a ski-in/ski-out storefront at the base of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. The company sells ski and mountain biking equipment and apparel through a physical storefront and a Shopify e-commerce platform, with bikes available local-pickup only. It serves visitors to Alyeska Resort, the local Girdwood community, and mountain biking enthusiasts on regional trails, with operational hours limited to Thursday-Sunday 10AM-6PM and partial closures in shoulder seasons.

The core product portfolio spans four lines: (1) equipment rentals including daily and seasonal ski/snowboard rentals, cross-country ski rentals, and summer bike rentals covering E-bikes, full suspension, and downhill rigs; (2) professional services including Master Fit Certified custom boot fitting with custom footbeds, heat-moldable liners, shell modification, and canting, plus ski and bike tuning and repair; (3) retail products featuring Rocky Mountain and Transition mountain bikes priced $2,699-$9,499 and branded apparel and accessories; and (4) recurring membership and lease programs such as the Slopemaster annual tuning membership at $500/season and a $199 Junior Ski and Boot Package season lease. A partnership with The Powder Inn extends the offering into slopeside lodging above the shop.

The business generates revenue through one-time retail purchases, usage-based rentals, professional service fees, and two subscription-style recurring programs. Pricing matches online or MSRP, with free service for items purchased in-store. The company operates with 1-10 employees, has no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional ownership, and appears to be founder- or locally owned. Customer concentration is entirely consumer-facing recreational buyers with no enterprise or B2B segment, exposing revenue to Alyeska Resort visitation and Alaska tourism cycles.

Name

Powder Hound Ski Shop

Legal name

Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop

Website

https://powderhoundak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is a privately held ski and bike retailer operating from a ski-in/ski-out storefront at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. It serves resort visitors and locals with equipment rentals, Master Fit certified boot fitting, tuning and repair services, and retail sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski and Bike Retail

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811)

SIC

Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Retail (Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles) (CRAMAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Snowboard Rental & Demo Shops (CRAMAJAE), Ski & Snowboard Service & Repair Shops (Tuning, Mounting, Boot Fitting) (CRAMAJAF), Ski & Snowboard Apparel Retail (Outerwear, Base Layers, Gloves, Socks) (CRAMAJAB), Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Retail (Skis, Boots, Bindings, Poles, Wax) (CRAMAJAG)

Keywords

• Ski equipment retail
• Bike equipment retail
• Ski rental services
• Custom boot fitting
• Ski tuning repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Girdwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of ski equipment, bikes, apparel, and accessories through physical store and online Shopify store
2. Equipment Rentals: Ski/snowboard rentals, cross-country ski rentals, and summer bike rentals including E-bikes, full suspension, and downhill rigs
3. Season Lease Program: Seasonal ski equipment leasing including Junior Ski and Boot Package for $199, ideal for growing families and new skiers
4. Service and Repair: Ski tuning and repair, bike tuning and repair, boot fitting services
5. Slopemaster Membership: Annual tuning membership for unlimited ski/snowboard tuning, $500 per season
6. Boot Fitting Services: Custom boot fitting appointments with custom footbeds, liner molding, shell modification, and canting services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is a Girdwood, Alaska-based ski-in/ski-out retailer at the base of Alyeska Resort that sells ski equipment, premium mountain bikes (Rocky Mountain and Transition), apparel, and accessories. It supplements retail with ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, and summer bike rentals, seasonal ski equipment leases, Master Fit certified custom boot fitting, ski and bike tuning and repair services, and an annual Slopemaster tuning membership. The company also partners with adjacent Powder Inn lodging.

Product overview

Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is a ski and bike retail and rental business located in Girdwood, Alaska at the base of Alyeska Resort. The company operates as a ski-in/ski-out retail shop offering a diverse portfolio of products and services organized into four main categories: (1) Rental Services including ski/snowboard rentals, cross country ski rentals, summer bike rentals, and season lease programs; (2) Professional Services including custom boot fitting at Master Fit certification level, ski/snowboard tuning and repair, and bike tuning and repair; (3) Retail Products featuring mountain bikes from Rocky Mountain and Transition brands, plus branded apparel including hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories; and (4) Membership Programs such as the Slopemaster tuning membership. The company also operates adjacent lodging through The Powder Inn and offers seasonal events like Santa photo sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ski/Snowboard Rentals Daily and seasonal ski and snowboard rental program for all ability levels, including demos for trying before buying, offered at the Alyeska Resort base.
• Summer Bike Rentals Seasonal bike rental fleet including E-bikes, full suspension, and downhill rigs for the Bird to Gird trail, Alyeska downhill park, single track, and town cruises around Girdwood.
• Cross Country Ski Rentals Cross country ski rental program for winter outdoor recreation in the Girdwood area.
• Season Lease Program Affordable seasonal ski equipment lease program ideal for growing families, new skiers, or those not ready to invest in gear. Junior Ski and Boot Package priced at $199, including one free edge and wax ($45 value).
• Custom Boot Fitting Master Fit certified boot fitting service with 45–90 minute appointments, including custom footbeds, heat-moldable liners, shell modification, stance alignment (canting), and boot selection assistance, with a lifetime fit guarantee on boots purchased from the shop with custom footbeds.
• Boot Work / Liner Cook Appointment 30-minute boot adjustment and liner cooking service for customers who already own ski boots.
• Stance Assessment (Canting) Appointment 60-minute professional ski boot stance assessment using plumb bob, tape measures for forward lean, leg alignment, and foot-to-leg angle evaluation.
• Ski Tuning & Repair Professional ski and snowboard tuning and repair services.
• Bike Tuning & Repair Professional bicycle maintenance and repair services for all bike types.
• Slopemaster Tuning Membership Annual tuning membership offering unlimited ski/snowboard tuning on one pair of skis, prioritized turnaround, and discounted additional pair coverage. Priced at $500 for the 24/25 season.
• Powder Inn Lodging Slopeside lodging located above the shop, featuring two ski-in/ski-out condos (Powder Inn North 2BR/2BA sleeps 5; Powder Inn South 2BR/2.5BA sleeps 6) with mountain views.
• Powder Hound Gift Card Gift cards available in denominations of $10, $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, and $1,000 for purchasing shop merchandise and services.
• Premium Mountain Bikes (Rocky Mountain and Transition) Retail line of premium mountain bikes from Rocky Mountain and Transition brands, including trail, enduro, E-bike, and downhill models. Prices range from $2,699.95 to $9,499.95. Local pickup only — no shipping.
• Powder Hound Branded Apparel and Merchandise Branded apparel and accessories including hoodies ($40–$69), t-shirts ($25), sweatshirts, and lifestyle merchandise such as the Alyeska Mountain Map Sherpa Blanket ($69.95).
• Sit With Santa at Powder Hound Holiday photo event service with Santa at the shop, featuring 10-minute sessions with a professional photographer on December 7th, priced at $25 per time slot.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45-90 minute thorough boot fitting process ensures optimal comfort
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Powder InnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlopeside lodging located on top of Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop. Two condo units available: Powder Inn North (2BR/2BA, sleeps 5) and Powder Inn South (2BR/2.5BA, sleeps 6). Ski-in/ski-out access to Alyeska Resort. Website: powderinn.com

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• evo: Action sports retailer combining destination retail, e-commerce, rentals, and lodging (the Hotel at evo). Closely matches Powder Hound's resort-based retail + rentals + service model and its digital + physical hybrid GTM.
• Christy Sports: Multi-state ski and snowboard retailer with rentals, tuning, and boot fitting services across mountain resort towns. Most directly comparable operating model to Powder Hound: ski-in/ski-out proximity, boot fitting expertise, and rentals-retail-service mix.
• Peter Glenn Ski & Sport: Ski and snowboard retail chain with strong boot fitting, tuning, and rental programs. Overlaps with Powder Hound in service offerings and seasonal product mix at resort destinations.
• The Hub Ski Shop: Independent mountain town ski shop combining retail, rentals, boot fitting, and tuning services. Closely mirrors Powder Hound's combined retail + service + rental footprint at a resort location.

Emerging players

• Skis.com: Online specialty ski retailer offering equipment, apparel, and accessories across major ski brands. Not a direct competitor for local services but competes for any non-local online equipment purchases.

Regional players

• Sturtevant's: Regional Pacific Northwest ski and snowboard retailer with multiple mountain locations, rentals, tuning, and boot fitting. Comparable operating model to Powder Hound but serves a different (lower-48) geography.
• Ski Hut: Independent ski and outdoor retailer similar in size and service model to Powder Hound, but operating in a different regional market. Useful comparable for destination/independent ski retail economics.
• Mountain Sports Alaska: Alaska-based outdoor and ski retailer offering competing products and services in the same Anchorage/Girdwood catchment. Most direct regional competitor given overlapping customer base and climate-focused assortment.

Broad incumbents

• Backcountry.com: Large online outdoor retailer selling ski, snowboard, and cycling gear. Overlaps with Powder Hound's hardgoods and apparel assortment but operates at national scale on a pure e-commerce basis.
• REI Co-op: National outdoor cooperative selling ski, snowboard, and cycling equipment with in-store services including boot fitting and bike repair. Competes with Powder Hound on adjacent categories but lacks the ski-in/ski-out destination model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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