Avid followers of the aussieskier.com Facebook Page will have picked up on a few teasers that big changes were on their way.
Today I’m proud to announce that aussieskier.com is becoming a Retailer of Ski & Snow Equipment.
aussieskier.com has been a trusted source of information on Snow & Weather conditions, Gear Reviews and Industry news since launching in 2010 and we plan to extend the same themes of honesty and integrity to our new venture.
There’s no escaping the current boom in online retailing, and it is our mission to provide the best possible online shopping experience. I live, eat & breathe technology & have participated in online communities since 1993. aussieskier.com has been 100% developed internally by myself, which allows an agile approach and continuous upgrades.
I won’t rest in my quest to provide our customers with the most seamless, informative & secure online shopping experience, and follow this up with service that is beyond reproach.
However some people find that certain items are better seen in person, so in addition to our online store we also have a shopfront, the ‘aussieskier Garage’ located at 2 Grattan St Prahran 3181. We are currently renovating and will be opening in the coming days so you will be able to check out our range, try on our gear, or if (heaven forbid) there is an issue our door is open to resolve anything in person.
We are starting small with an initial focus on the best gear for those lucky people venturing on an overseas ski trip this summer, or a Christmas gift for the snow-lover in your family. We commence with wider skis, backcountry & avalanche safety equipment and quality accessories, with more brands and stock to be added in the coming weeks, and have placed orders with the major wholesalers to arrive in time for the 2013 Australian Winter.
Also we will be launching an all new logo and website design in the coming weeks, which will feature a responsive design for painless shopping on Mobile and Tablet browsers.
This is too big a job to do alone, so I’m pleased to introduce my business partner Tim Gale to the aussieskier family. Tim has a similar background to myself as a Mt Buller Race Club Alumni who then joined the Ski School and progressed through the levels to become an APSI Level IV, fully certified instructor. It was actually myself who hired him back in 2004! Our shared race & instructing backgrounds give us a strong technical focus on our skiing, but whereas my recent adventures have been in off-piste and backcountry skiing, Tim brings along a strong Terrain Park acumen, having been a TBR (Team Buller Riders) Freestyle coach since 2009 and also a coach of the Australian Aerials Development team, so he is well placed to advise skiers looking for the gear to perfect their latest tricks.
So what about the blog?
The blog is my baby. I started doing it because I love it, nothing has changed, and I treasure the participation from our readers with their comments here & on facebook, but most of all the Instagrams submitted with the #aussieskier hashtag. If anything this new focus will provide the means to expand the reach to the 5 major resorts to provide the honest snow reports you know & love Australia-wide, plus snow forecast summaries, equipment reviews, industry news & more. I am constantly looking at ways to integrate our vibrant community into our new retail venture, providing trusted, crowd-sourced reviews to ensure the gear you choose is the very best for your needs.
Anyway, enough about us, go shopping! & don’t forget to Like us on Facebook to be kept up to date with the latest products & DEALS!
