ESTABLISHED IN 2002
John’s Ski Shack
In 2002, while working full-time as a logger and logging company owner, John Thielman built his chalet-style ski shop, complete with log railings, a natural stone hearth, and a soaring loft. On weekends and evenings (and early mornings), John did everything from building site prep with his own equipment, to pouring cement foundations by hand, milling lumber, and laying the store’s characteristic red roofing. In 2006, as space was running out, a wax and technical room was added.
A well-known ski club member, instructor, and former competitive Nordic racer and biathlete, John welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to John’s Ski Shack.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Here to Help!
Over the years, John’s Ski Shack has been involved in many ski community activities, from donating draw prizes for various Larch Hills draws to sponsoring races. Additionally, John is one of the volunteer tracksetters and junior racers coaches at Larch Hills. John has also organized the Larch Hills Fun Race for several years.
