Alex Sardella
Alex has been living Truckee for the last six years and what started as a passion for deep powder, turned into an endless search for ripping singletrack. He enjoys riding all types of bikes, but you can usually find him plotting up mountain bike rides throughout Tahoe. His favorite zone is the Lost Sierra, as it offers long and raw descents, combined with serene alpine lakes and rivers. The Wednesday Ride-O’s in the summer are always a fun time too, they have developed into a great opportunity to ride bikes with the local community. Alex was fortunate to be with RMU from the early days when we were just building out the location in Truckee. He has gotten to know the whole crew and being an Ambassador was an easy choice for him. "It’s cool to see RMU become engrained in Tahoe's culture and be part of our rad little community here in Truckee. I’m hyped to be repping RMU in both the summers and winters throughout NorCal.
"The Pint Bag is such a rad little accessory for on frame bike storage. It holds tools, snacks, gloves - all those minor things you always need on a ride. "
"The Core Pack 25 has become by go to for everyday and weekend travel. For days when you are packing up to go shuttle bikes for the day, or weekend camping trips, it's got organized and tidy storage for all the stuff."
"Believe it or not there are people who don’t have a camper on their Tacoma Truck bed. The Tailgate locker is a perfect tailgate pad for loading bikes in and out of the truck bed, it’s even got a small built in cooler for cold beers apres ride!"
Ashley Floyd
Ashley was born and raised in the Rockies and is now residing in the Sierra. She has a large appreciation for nature and an even larger urge to utilize the landscapes with outdoor sports. Ashley charges on skis, but also rides mtb and moto in the summers making her a well rounded weapon. She really enjoys anything that mixes adrenaline and nature making her a perfect fit for the RMU Truckee Team! You can also catch her crafting cocktails behind the bar.
"The Professors shred in all conditions, but excel on deep days and cutting through the crud. I've skied this ski in every condition and use it as a daily driver. "
Ashli Lewis
Ashli is a mountain sports enthusiast that hails from the flatlands of the midwest. After following her mountain wonder to Tahoe a decade ago, she fell in love with mountain biking and even more so with the biking community. Airtime was her first riding niche, but these days she seeks tech and steeps. She earns her dollars for toys as a wildlife biologist, which also gives her a sense of purpose and an avenue to protect the wild spaces that provide the magical playground for all of the adrenaline tapping sports we all love. She also loves snowboarding and trail running. Her sidekick, Luda dog, makes most of the decisions and rules her world. When the sun goes down, and even when its still up, she loves dancing: in her car, at the house, at camp, festivals, at the trailhead, on the bike, and most of all with friends.
"I’m stoked to be a part of the RMU fam and rep their rad products! I’m loving the low profile and functionality of the utility belt. I like to rock it under my jersey; it’s comfortable with just enough space to carry all the things. Also the social niche that RMU provides to the community is so appreciated!"
Beau Rohlen
Beau is a 13 year old pro mogul skier that lives in Truckee California and skis at Palisades Tahoe. Beau has loved skiing for as long as he can remember, from free skiing to mogul skiing. As long he's skiing, he's pretty much happy. His dream is to make it to the US Ski Team for moguls and then go to the Olympics.
"The Rippah Jr is my ski of choice for all mountain skiing, especially after a snowstorm…. It is fast and also forgiving… I love the feeling of taking the Rippah Jr through the turns and drops of a fresh snow day…"
Carson McCarron
Carson was lucky enough to be born and raised in the lake tahoe basin. Growing up in this environment sparked an early love for skiing and mountain culture that has shaped Carson’s passions, work ethic and love for his home. After graduating from Truckee high school, Carson moved around the United States from Colorado to Oregon and Santa Barabra. After exploring new places his love for the mountains brought him back to the sierras. Carson has spent years improving his skill, learning from mentors and doing anything possible to live out his dream of being able to ski for a living. Carson rides for RMU and has a great time submerging himself in the brand's culture. He loves to share videos of his ticks and runs, and recently has been learning the editing side of things to better the content he has to share.
"From day 1 riding with RMU I’ve been using the YLE 118’s and couldn’t be happier with their performance. With a symmetrical change in the tip and tail it transfers edges and handles high speeds with ease. Anything from deep days to fresh groomers, the YLE 118’s excel."
Colin Dalmata
Colin was born and raised in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. His love for skiing was sparked at a young age at little known Royal Mountain, where he would spend weekends chasing his older brothers around the hill. His skills were honed in the tight trees and beautiful blue ice the Northeast is known for, eventually moving to Tahoe in 2018 dreaming of softer snow and spicier lines. When he’s not skiing, he can typically be found fitting boots at Olympic Bootworks, cooking dinner for friends or drinking a Twea in the RMU carriage house.
"As an east coaster the Apostle 96 pro really checks all the boxes for me, it can rip up crispy groomers and doesn’t bat an eye when it warms up and the snow gets sloppy. It’s a ski you will have fun on regardless of the conditions."
"The 25L Core pack quickly became my everyday pack regardless if I’m skiing the resort, going in the backcountry, or just heading to the shop. The pockets are well thought out and easy to access even when wearing gloves. It fits snug to the body, making it barely noticeable when skiing. The DWR finish also does a great job of keeping gear dry."
Derek Hobden
Derek is a mountain biker. In the last 16 years since Derek and his friends started exploring the hills of the East Bay Area, CA by bike, he has continuously refined his craft. Living in Truckee since 2020 has only taken his passion for mountain biking to new heights. “Over the years, Truckee has evolved into a hub for all mountain bike disciplines, surpassing the quality of our local rides with the caliber of riders, builders, and advocates who call this place home... We also ride duff way better than the Whistler crew, I’m sure of it.” In the winter, Derek rips his skis and powsurf, but probably just because he hasn’t leaned into his friends' advice to build a proper snow-ready fat bike. It’s not all fun and games, though; Derek’s enthusiasm for his work in the renewable energy sector rivals that of his mountain bike obsession.
"For big backcountry rips, the Core 15L pack is my go-to. I was pretty apprehensive about rocking a backpack at first (PTSD from days gooning around with a CamelBak), but the utility, comfort, and style of the Core 15L are seriously unmatched. One day, I stuffed a full baguette, 5 slim-jims (full size boiz), 4 nature's bakery bars, 2 jackets, 3L water, multitool, chain lube, 12 oz beer, knife, keys, sunnies, and a tube into this thing and it wasn't even phased."
"This hipper is easy to recommend. I think it's cool to have minimal gear on you, but even cooler have exactly what you need when your ride takes a turn for the worst -- this pack threads that needle perfectly. I'm convinced there's some black magic employed here to get this thing to hold so much while at the same time never really looking like it's stuffed."
"I used to store a tube on my bike frame via a strap, but inevitably every time I needed that tube, it would be pinched or torn due to run of the mill mtb shenanigans. Well, I converted to the Pint Bag this summer, and for the first time in years, my tube has remained intact with no pinches. A little protection goes a long way, and I can also fit my inflator and CO2 in the thing for a nice snug fit."
Fred Stamm
Fred started racing road bikes at age 14 on the coast of California. He switched to racing mountain bikes 11 years later and has been sharing his love for the sport ever since. Fred’s creation of Truckee Bike Night exemplifies one way he shares his passion for the sport by bringing the local community together on wheels every month. After retiring from a dedicated lifestyle of racing bikes at a high level, Fred moved closer to the mountains and immersed himself in the local ski culture. Prior to the Zoom town era, Fred was lucky enough to land a fulfilling engineering career with Placer County where he continues to work with the local mountain communities.
"I have never been a fan of the restrictive feeling of wearing packs while riding bikes, but the Core Pack 15L has converted me; especially for those all-day adventure rides."
"The carbon Apostle 96 ski has been a favorite of mine for long hikes in the backcountry while still inspiring confidence to ski aggressively on the descents."
Henry Wilkins
Henry was born and raised in the thick woods of Catskills, New York and has been on two wheels from two years old. For the past nine years he has called the Sierra Rang home. When he's not on his bicycle you can find him on a bike with an engine. Henry is a part time skier, full time ranch-hand (sometimes race car mechanic/ diesel mechanic/ machine operator), and you can always catch him outside. He also loves chicken fingers.
"My favorite product so far is the RMU core pack 15L. I’ve purposely tried to ruin this backpack. Not possible. I use this pack on a daily basis and has dealt with all the conditions from diesel stains to rain to Redbull Rampage 2023"
Jack Englert
Jack was born and raised in Truckee and started skiing at age 5 where he immediately found his love for speed and adrenaline. Fast forward 20 years and you can still find him at Squaw stoking everyone out on the hill and in the lift lines. Jack achieved his lifelong goal of doing a naked backflip into national chute (McConkey inspired) in 2019 and has plans to follow that up this season. “I’m so happy to be apart of the RMU Team and surrounding myself with badass, likeminded people who like to have the most fun ever!” Jack loves being heckled so be sure to give him a hard time on the hill while spreading the stoke.
"The skis are amazing and I'm the best skier on the mountain"
Jennifer Callahan
Jen grew up in the high desert near Lake Tahoe. Being a 5th generation Nevadan meant that she developed a taste for big vistas and cold, dry, snow. After years of travelling extensively, Jen settled back down in the place where it all started: Lake Tahoe. Now, Jen teaches avalanche classes all around the shores of Lake Tahoe while also serving as a water quality protection Environmental Scientist for the area's threatened watersheds. Jen practices circus, plays drums, and loves that you can ski, climb, bike, catch live music, and perform circus arts all around Lake Tahoe and sometimes in the same day. Jen's resume includes freeride coaching, serving on Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, performing circus in Reno casinos, lead guiding for cat skiing operations, and bumping chairs.
"The Apostle 106 Carbon is the best ski for huge missions and long days working on my skis. The snappy directional construction gives me confidence when I have dropped into a line deep into the backcountry and find that I need to hop-turn my way down variable snow. The light weight guarantees that I'll have enough gas in the tank for those second and third laps."
"The North Shore 114 is the Cadillac I have been craving for those deep and heavy Sierra Nevada winters. The fact that it maintains agility when hanging on to a classic and icy Alpine Meadows or Kirkwood puckerfest traverse and can then keep you stable once you finally get to the goods is why I think it is one of my favorite Sierra Nevada skis. "
Kate Amore
Kate grew up in Anchorage, Alaska skiing steep and aggressive lines at Alyeska Resort. She moved down to Tahoe at 19 to ski under the California sunshine. She got a job as a lift operator at Palisades Tahoe and spent just about everyday possible skiing. Kate fell in love with the mountains, the community, and the skiing in the Truckee/Tahoe basin. She enjoys the adrenaline rush of dropping big cliffs, as well as the mental challenge of figuring out new tricks in the park.
"I like the North Shore 114s because they’re super responsive on groomers and moguls, which is very important for resort skiing. They’re aggressive in the powder and playful in the park."
Maddie Lowe
Maddie hails from the Mad River Valley of Vermont with a background in downhill racing. She ventured to Utah for her education, pursuing a career in Aviation and concurrently falling in love with big mountain skiing in the Wasatch. However, her ski career took an unexpected turn as she grew to adore Sierra cement over the renowned power of Alta, UT. Recently, Maddie made Truckee her home, dedicating her efforts to the High Fives Foundation, where her commitment to the ski community shines through in supporting and inspiring others.
"The RMU Apostle 96 ski delivers exceptional performance with a perfect balance of stability and maneuverability. A ski for charging groomers and through classic Sierra cement. At the end of the day, this ski takes me from the top to the Slot ;) "
"Lightweight and versatile. This pack is perfect for smaller outings. So many pockets and convenient storage, a bonus feature I love is the removable waist belt. Overall a high quality pack that does It all!"
Maggie Ziols
Maggie learned to mountain bike while living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula during her college years. Dropping small rock gardens on a craiglist hardtail, Maggie quickly became addicted to the adrenaline rush of mountain biking and the close-knit community that surrounds it. Eager to live in the mountains and to pursue her career, Maggie moved to the Reno-Tahoe area in 2017. She feels beyond lucky to call Truckee home. To pay the bills, Maggie is a Professional Engineer who delivers environmental engineering services to underserved and vulnerable populations throughout Nevada and the Eastern Sierra, CA. She’s also the founder of Dames of Dirt, a group whose mission is to foster an inclusive MTB community by empowering more women to ride bikes. In her free time, you can find her riding local singletrack, planning events with the Dames, snowboarding, split boarding, or out hiking with her dog.
"From the bike park to lunch laps, the 1L Utility Belt is my go to and holds all the essentials I need to hit the trails on a whim!"
Riley Mcguire
Riley was born in Truckee, Ca and was raised in North Lake Tahoe. Riley has spent all of his life in Lake Tahoe skiing the Sierra mountains and he doesn’t plan on leaving. He has also been lucky enough to ski the past 25 years at squaw before the name was changed to Palisades and taken over by a corporation. He developed his skiing fundamentals with competitive mogul skiing and quickly became consumed by the competition scene. Riley worked his way up to ski on the Noram tour and even placed 5th at Nationals in his 6 years of competition skiing. Once Riley was finished with his mogul skiing career he began to focus on refining his park and big mountain abilities. He soon became a traveling competition coach for the Olympic Valley Freestyle Team and still is. You can find Riley out on the mountain on any given day either helping his athletes reach their goals or sharing unforgettable experiences with his friends and the community.
"The YLE 118 is my favorite Ski for big powder days. It is one of the best skis for hitting big cliffs or doing big jumps with because you will always stay afloat with them. Not to mention being able to trust the ski after you land a high speed send and having the confidence to go straight through all the chopped up snow."
"The Rippah 98 is my favorite all around ski because of the symmetrical shape. I have so much fun with them on groomers because how easy it is to lean into a turn and not to mention the perfect stiffness for doing butters with."
Sami Lampe
Sami, a Tahoe native, discovered her love for skiing at the age of two. She dabbled in various skiing disciplines, starting as a racer. As the years rolled on, her fervor for the sport continued to evolve, leading her to explore the world of park skiing. At the age of 12, she took a pivotal step in her skiing career by joining the Northstar Freestyle Team. Under the guidance of world-class coaches, including the beloved late ambassador, Zach Steele, Sami honed her skills and nurtured her love for the sport. Sami's dedication and hard work paid off when, at the age of 15, she clinched the 1st Place Overall title in the USASA Nationals. However, life took unexpected turns, and Sami faced a couple of major injuries that temporarily redirected her path. Undaunted, she explored other passions, including playing college soccer and embarking on years of travel. But the call of the mountains and the allure of Tahoe eventually drew her back to the place she holds dear. Sami established the first Big Mountain program for young, aspiring skiers at Diamond Peak. In tandem with her efforts on the slopes, she took up bartending at RMU Truckee, where she undoubtedly brought her unique brand of energy that she is known for on the hill. Today, Sami has refocused her energy and creativity towards capturing the essence of her beloved sport and the remarkable individuals who comprise its community. Her dedication to documenting this thrilling world is a testament to her enduring love for skiing and the people who make it truly special.
""This season, I'll be riding the North Shore 114, carbon core. I'm really looking forward to getting my uphill hours in, with the dog and just enjoying nature. For the resort I switch between the Rippahs and my Apostle 106's. The Apostles are my go-to for everything honestly, the metal core in that ski brings me back to my racing days, I like a ski that is aggressive and strong, so those are perfect for me.""
Spencer Green
Spencer has been skiing RMU equipment since 2012 when he brought his first pair of Professors to the Andes for a Summer shred. It was love at first landing and he has been enjoying the evolution of the RMU ski line ever since. He's skied in 5 continents for 10+ years w RMU tools, and he can proudly say that there is a ski for nearly every scenario. "My wife and I have 2 incredible little groms who are fast, furious, and hilarious mini mountain folks. Growing our family in Truckee is a rad adventure as we love all of the opportunities that N. Lake Tahoe has to offer any month of the year. If ya see us out rippin around, be sure to say howdy!!"
"Oftentimes skiing many conditions in one day here in the Sierra you never know what to expect. I typically go for the Apostle 106. I've found that this ski is an absolute weapon that I can unsheathe at anytime on any day, anywhere."
"The mountain briefcase is a sleeper item in the RMU line that is the best bag I've ever owned. From a boot bag to a carry on, to an everyday work pack this thing is incredible."
Stellan Lane
Stellan is no stranger to the mountains. Born and raised in Tahoe he grew up skiing at Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows. He went through every race team they offered, but ultimately settled on the freeride team. It’s here he’s made a name for himself in TJFS and IFSA competitions as one of freeride skiing’s up and coming youth. Now In his senior year attending North Tahoe High School he’s planning on competing this year in the IFSA junior series before he takes his shot at getting on the Freeride World Tour in college.
"When the suns shining and the parks built there’s only one ski I’ll use. The rippah. This stiff twin is the perfect park ski for any freerider who’s spending their off season in the park. The added stiffness insures no wobbles or unintentional slips but bends whenever you need to butter or grab. These skis will eat up any bumps or ruts on the run in or your landing with no tip movement at all. They hold this stiffness out of the park too, they’ll destroy any side hits or moguls that are in your way. Overall the perfect spring day ski."
Taylor Grimes
Taylor's love for rolling around in the dirt started at a young age, but it wasn't until 2020 that she discovered the joys of doing it on two wheels. Living in Placerville, CA at the time, she quickly fell in love with mountain biking and knew she had found her one true love. Mountain biking has become more than a hobby for Taylor; it's a lifestyle that brings her immense joy, camaraderie, and a deep connection with nature, community, and her first aid kit. In April 2022, Taylor moved to Truckee, where she has been proud to call home ever since. As she celebrates her one-year anniversary in Truckee, she continues to reflect on the countless memories forged on the trails and eagerly anticipates many more to come! When she is off the trails, Taylor dedicates her full-time efforts to the waste management industry, striving to broaden access to recycling and instigate behavior change that fosters a more sustainable future.
""Whether tackling trails or navigating daily life, the Core Pack 15L effortlessly meets all my needs. This backpack is more than storage; it's a reliable companion adapting to every journey. Versatility at its best!""
Tucker Osborn
Tucker has lived in Truckee for almost 9 years strong! He started as a snowboarder, but wanted to be able to ski as well and eventually liked skiing more. For work Tucker plows snow, so he has the opportunity to ride more days during the season! His favorite part of skiing is forgetting about the world outside of the mountain and having fun with friends in the moment.
"My favorite piece of gear is the apostle 106 as they are super fun in any and all situations and snow conditions."
