Meet the Team:
The SnowGate founders all met in a classroom at the Leeds School of Business in beautiful Boulder, CO. After hearing about the frustrating stories of having skis and snowboards stolen at resorts, we set out to make securing skis and other equipment convenient, easy, and fast. We believe that people shouldn’t have to worry about the security of their equipment or belongings when they are outside doing the things they love. Whether you’re biking, skiing, snowboarding, or just need a place to store anything SnowGate wants to help out! If it were up to us, we'd prefer a 365 day ski season.
Matt Hoenecke, Founder
Matt has been selling most of his life. With a great sense and experience in sales for small companies, Matt is in charge of managing SnowGate’s sales accounts. Matt loves whistling to radio songs and snowboarding.
Christian Nitu, Founder
Christian is a co-founder and SnowGate evangelist. Having experience in the marketing departments of big corporations like Frontier Airlines and Crocs Inc., Christian leads SnowGate’s marketing efforts and grows the “active lifestyle” brand persona. He is a California transplant that lives spends his winters in the snowy mountains and summers on clear beaches.
Cory Finney, Founder
Cory is a 6th generation Coloradan that comes from an extensive entrepreneurial family. As the CEO of SnowGate, Cory makes sure the company is running like a well-oiled machine. He has a great aptitude in building and maintaing relationships in every aspect of his life. Cory loves to spend his time skiing near his hometown Durango, CO.
Nick Ramsey, Founder
Nick is a graduate from the University of Colorado-Boulder and earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Operations and Information Management. Nick manages all of SnowGate’s projects and keeps each department working together seamlessly. He loves spending his free time attending concerts and playing hockey.
How It Works
Easy
Pay by the hour with a credit Card or Member card.
Storage
Store equipment and extra belongings.
Secure
An electronic lock system that secures items 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SnowGate?
An outdoor, intelligent locker system, designed to prevent equipment theft.
How much does it cost?
The planned pricing is $2/hr. between the hours of 9am-3:30pm. Overnight storage is $6, between the hours of 3:30pm-9am.
Is it durable in negative conditions?
Yes. We have worked with our manufacturers, Kiosk Information Systems, to ensure the quality of our product and service.
Where can I find SnowGate?
We will be announcing our partner locations soon. Stay tuned!
Testimonials
"I bring a backpack and extra gear while I'm up skiing. My feet get really sore from skiing all day, which is why I like to bring a pair of extra shoes to slip on after my last run of the day. I used snowgate to store all of my extra gear so I didn't lug around my gear to the hotel. My feet are very thankful!"
Jeff Davis
Skier
Jeff Davis
Skier
"I got a brand new snowboard for Christmas; one day my friends and I decided to grab a quick lunch on the mountain. I set my snowboard on the resort racks just like everyone else, knowing I was only going to be gone for 20 minutes. When I came back, my snowboard was missing. After looking around for an hour and contacting resort security I was left snowboard-less, frustrated and angry."
Dany Warman
Snowboarder
Dany Warman
Snowboarder
"There are moments throughout the day when I need to take my children to the bathroom or take a break for a snack. Finding their rental skis and poles at the base can be the most complicated process. You wouldn't imagine how similar rental equipment looks. SnowGate allows me to spot their equipment right away, and store all of their stuff in one place so we can enjoy a less-stressful day."
Terry Finney
Skier
Terry Finney
Skier
