Stept Studios went back to their roots to capture the story of 93-year old Joe Lahout and America’s Oldest Ski Shop. The crew spent a few days exploring the White Mountains with Joe, learning about the area, shop, and life spent in the outdoors. From steel to wood, leather to Raichle, Joe has been there for it all. The short film was an Official Selection to the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival and exclusively hosted by Teton Gravity Research. The story was also picked up by the Boston Globe, Washington Post, Denver Post, Outside Magazine, Freeskier Magazine, SKI Magazine, New Hampshire Chronicle (WMUR-9), NECN/NBC Universal, Huckberry Journal, National Retail Federation's - Retail Across America series, among other media outlets. To learn more about the project check out our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels or view the archive and film photography albums.

Established in 1920, Lahout's is a 4th-generation family run business. We started pedaling goods from a horse and wagon with local general store. We strive to prepare your family for all the elements of New England and our values embody those of core skiers, hikers, and outdoorsmen. We are deeply rooted in our tradition and community, always looking forward to the next sibling, parent or distant cousin you bring through our doors.  

 See you somewhere out in the woods.