Christy Sports

Christy Sports

Christy Sports is a ski, snowboard, and patio furniture retailer with more than 50 locations across Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Washington. The company has been operating for decades; executive Gordon Wade joined in 1978, making him the longest-tenured leader. Pete Labore became CEO in 2023, and the current management team includes CFO/COO Lindsay Goszulak and Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer Danielle Quatrochi, both appointed around the same period. The company sells winter sports equipment, apparel, and accessories from brands including Salomon, Nordica, K2, and Union. It also operates a patio furniture business serving Colorado and Utah, which includes free design consultations and white-glove delivery. In winter, Christy Sports runs rental programs — daily, seasonal, and try-before-you-buy — and maintains a tuning and repair service. The chain targets mountain-town consumers and vacationers, with a growing e-commerce presence alongside its physical footprint. Leadership comprises seven named executives all with C-suite or VP titles. The company has invested in a try-before-you-buy program and seasonal rental model to capture recurring customer spend. In spring 2026, Christy Sports published seasonal content such as a summer festivals guide and spring skiing events schedule, indicating ongoing content-marketing investment. Philanthropic involvement includes a 2024 collaboration with SOS Outreach and Nordica, though no separate foundation is publicly identified. Christy Sports positions itself as a regional specialist rather than a national big-box chain. Its structure — a single brand family with separate ski, snowboard, and patio categories — allows it to target seasonal cycles within mountain communities. The business is not a family office, private equity vehicle, or investment firm; it is a privately held retail and rental operator.