Making Meier Skis

Building Better Skis, One Tree at a Time

Ever wonder how we turn local wood into custom skis? It all starts with our core, which is the heart-and-soul of any ski. Most quality skis are still made from wood, but we are exceptional in that we choose to show the wood core through our transparent nylon topsheet. Even better, our cores are made in-house for complete quality control from start-to-finish. 

Using Colorado Forest Products

We make our own core blocks in-house, giving us 100% quality control from start to finish. Our all-wood cores are built with 100% US grown and harvested wood - Colorado aspen and beetle-kill pine, along with American maple. Those two beetle-kill stringers have a signature blue tint, and using this dead timber helps reduce wildfire risk by clearing fuel from local forests. The tree that grew on the mountain comes back to carve it.

According 2009 CSFS Colorado Statewide Forest Resource Assessment, some lodgepole pine stands in Colorado are “20,000 or more trees per acre”. Foresters usually consider 350-600 mature lodgepole pine per acre optimal for forest health (source).

The Value of Colorado Trees

Good forest management sometimes means cutting trees to keep the rest healthy. With bark beetle outbreaks and record wildfires across the West, using local wood supports jobs, reduces waste, and helps maintain Colorado’s forests for the future. It also makes for a great ski.

Wood Fun Facts

Wood matters. Many ski brands use foam or composites such as a carbon fiber which are both bad for the environment and for ski performance. We use solid, hand-selected wood for a smoother, more stable ride.

Our clear top sheets aren’t a gimmick - they show off the craftsmanship underneath. With  clear topsheets, you can't hide a flaw in manufacturing with a glossy opaque graphic. Most brands hide what’s inside, but we’ve cut open plenty of skis to compare, and let’s just say... we’re happy to keep ours transparent.

Renewable Materials

Meier Skis is a proud member of the Colorado Forest Products Program (CFP), which supports businesses using locally sourced wood. Check out their site to learn more about this community of makers.

Curious to learn more about our evolution? Here's a vintage episode of How It's Made featuring Meier Skis!