Review: Ellis Skis Meraki 112

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.New ski brands are few and far between these days, so it’s always a pleasure to see someone fresh throwing their hat in the ring. Last fall, I spoke with Kevin Schaefer and Sean O’Brien, the founders of Colorado-based Ellis Skis, to learn about what it took to start a new brand from scratch. This winter, Schaefer and O’Brien came up to Jackson for a wee