A mountain guy from the Adirondacks of New York and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Kip now calls Snowshoe home.   An avid high altitude climber, his glacier climbs include Kilimanjaro in Africa, and several  in the Himalaya of Nepal including Pumori, Kala Patar, Goyko Ri, Island Peak and Everest Base Camp.   In winter Kip is a professional ski patrolman on Snowshoe Mountain.  Realizing man does not live by skiing alone, Kip is also a PADI Master Scuba Diver who frequents the reefs and wrecks of Bonaire and Roatan, Honduras.

In addition to offering ski and snowboard equipment rentals, demo’s and sales in snow season, Gil is the prime mover behind mountain biking and trout fishing in our neck of the woods.  He’s helped thousands of bikers and fishing enthusiasts feed their habit, offering trips, tours, and guide services.   Gil and his crew will  get you outdoors, doing what you want to do, in every season of the year.   Gil and Mary also own Elk River Inn and Restaurant, a great place for dining and economical off mountain lodging.  Running the Class V rapids on the Upper Gauley River is his idea of a relaxing day.

Snowshoe's best dining is hosted by Brian, his chefs, managers and friendly staff.  Each restaurant sports an Open Kitchen where you'll even get to know the cooks on the line.  Brian is pictured here with Andrew Zimmern sampling Appalachain fare and oft televised on the Travel Channel.  Featured as well in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, the Food Channel and ranked "one of the best wine programs in North America" by Wine Enthusiast, be sure to make the most of Brian's tasty reputation while you're here.  If you take your appetizers, entrees and wine as seriously as you take the slopes, don't miss Ember, Foxfire Grill and Red Rover Wine Dive and Doggery.