The Wooden Ski and Wheel has been in business under the same ownership since 1973 at the southern entrance to the City of Plattsburgh.  We cater to families and recreational enthusiasts in "Self-Propulsion Sports".  We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable, approachable, and for selling affordable equipment...

Staff:

Edison Gardner:

Co-Founder and CEO

        What got me into this business? A trip to Norway in my U.S. Submarine Navy days.  There I started my love affair with the outdoors and trail skiing.  Bicycles, kayaks, hiking, and camping fell into the same great category of self propulsion activities. My activities in the last few years have revolved around nordic skiing, road, and mountain biking.  Flat water kayaking quiet, out of the way ponds and hiking the hills and mountains that are below 3500' have also been nice.

        Family: Maureen, wife of 36 years; Sons, Myles and Matt; and Daughter Molly

Ed rides a 30 year old French Motobecane, rides a single speed Raleigh OneWay around town, and rides a Jamis Aurora Elite on longer weekend rides

Maureen Gardner:

Co-founder, bike whiz, book keeper

Maureen grew up in Boston and is a mother of three children, two of which are currently bicycle mechanics, one in NYC and one in Lake Tahoe.  Maureen has been repairing bicycles for over 25 years.  During the summers she enjoys commuting on her bike from her home 14 miles south of the store.

Maureen rides and commutes with her Raleigh Cadent

Brendon Nicholas:

Photo: Brendon on Pico de Ixta (Iztaccíhuatl) with Popo letting off smoke in the background (Puebla, Mexico)

Assistant Manager and Bike Mechanic with the Wooden Ski and Wheel since April 2005.

Brendon is a graduate of Plattsburgh State University where he studied Expeditionary and Environmental Studies. When Brendon isn't working he enjoys road/mountain/fixed gear biking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering and photography.

Brendon rides a custom steel Soma Double Cross and a custom Soma Rush fixed gear

Eric Petersen:

Bicycle Sales and carbon fiber guru with the Wooden Ski and Wheel since April 2007.

Eric is a current student at Plattsburgh State University studying History.  Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the store from his constant research on high end components and carbon fiber to his appreciation for more reasonably priced steel bicycles. He is an avid rider who frequents the Adirondack Cycling Team's weekly rides and competes in local races.

Eric rides a carbon fiber Raleigh Supercourse and commutes to work on his customized Raleigh fixed gear

Tabetha Patnode:

Sale with Wooden Ski and Wheel since May 2008

Mike Pasko:

Sales and Kayak man with the Wooden Ski and Wheel since June 2008

Mike is currently a student at Plattsburgh State University where he is studying Expeditionary Studies with a concentration in kayaking and rock climbing.

Tyler Mulcahy:

Bike mechanic with the Wooden Ski and Wheel since May 2008

Alumni Staff:

Matt Jacobson:

Photo: Matt at the North East Kayak Symposium off of Bar Harbor Maine

Matt is currently in off the coast of Maine working as a kayak guide.  We wish him all the best.

Sales and kayak guru with the Wooden Ski and Wheel May 2007 to May 2008