Even though the snow in the Rockies is sparse, Colorado ski-makers are still gearing up to sell the latest and greatest. Here’s what four local ski builders are up to. Meier Skis Founder Ted Eynon is focused on his upcoming bar more than building skis these days. The spot inside Meier Skis at 1775 S. Broadway has been in development for nearly three years — a year-and-a-half longer than anticipated. But Eynon, who owns and runs Meier Skis, said his bar, called the Couloir, is nearly ready, pending final approvals from the city. “The idea is to have it feel, as best you can on South Broadway, to feel like you’re mid-mountain,” Eynon said. Still, Meier is – as always – churning out skis. The company has a stable of 25 models. Eynon said the brand’s secret sauce is its top-sheet graphics. Customers can work alongside Meier’s staff throughout the ski-making process. With the semicustom skis, customers pick the model and length and choose from hundreds of graphics that Meier has. Meier makes all its skis at 1775 S. Broadway in Denver. (Max Scheinblum/BusinessDen) The best-selling model is the $695 all-mountain Quickdraw. Eynon also said the $760 Teton is Meier’s up-and-coming pair. It’s still all-mountain, but a little wider underfoot for more snowy conditions. “I would put our skis up against any brand in the world at this point, even all the big boys, in terms of performance, durability,” Eynon said. Folsom For Folsom Custom Skis in Denver, a lack of…
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