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Desert Skis: Handmade Aussie Boards for Alpine Thrills
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Desert Skis, founded by Jonathan and Steph Paige, creates handmade skis from Australian timber in Western Australia. Despite initial challenges, they now produce durable, high-performing skis using alpine ash, jarrah, and paulownia. Facing sourcing difficulties, they source wood from local mills, air-drying and kilning it slowly. Their skis are loved by locals like Rowan Kennedy, and they take pride in crafting each pair by hand. After five years of testing and a new baby, they opened to buyers in 2025, fueling the local snow scene with homegrown gear.
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