Ski Expert Luke H.
Exploring steep lines in AK
  • Luke H.

    If my parents could have foreseen how deep my obession for skiing would become, they might never have put me on skis.

    I've been fortunate enough to experience the entire spectrum of skiing; from growing up racing on icy Midwest slopes, to exploring every nook and cranny of the Wasatch Range backcountry in Utah, and on to skiing from the summit of 20,310' Mount Denali.

    Through it all, I've relied on my skills, my partners — and my gear. Our passion is what drives us. But our gear is what gets us to the top.

    695 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
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    CategorySki Expert
    Customers helped13,682
    Favorite terrainBackcountry
    Favorite brandsBlizzard, Arc'teryx
    Current locationPark City, UT
    Home townWoodbury, MN
    Years of ski experience30
    Days on the mountain per season70
    Expert Credential HighlightsFormer USSA and FIS Racer
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    Ski Expert Luke H.
    Expert: Luke H.
    Reviewer: Brodie
    Helpful responses tailored to my unique situation
    Luke was very helpful as I am new to skiing but I feel as if I'm acclimating faster than the average person. I wanted to get something a little more advanced that I could grow into quickly and it also be useful for all-mountain usage. At first I thought I had made my decision prior to talking to him about getting Volkl mantra 88's, but I determined with his help that a larger waist was going to be a more versatile ski for me in the Rockies. A few conversations later, I fell into the Rustler 9's instead of using Volkl mantra 88's or mantra 7's. He really helped push me in the right direction so I could make a targeted approach. Thanks a bunch Luke. When I get my next skis to diversify my quiver I will give you a jingle!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 22, 2025
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    Reviewer: Josh
    Luke was VERY patient helping me for over a year!!
    We started looking at a new ski set starting last year and here we are a year later and I have my gear on the way. Luke was able to guide me through sizing new boots, answer all my questions, and recommend just what I needed. Finally going to be back on my own skis this year, sooo excited! Thanks Luke
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 16, 2025
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    Reviewer: John
    Helpful and personable!
    Making a large purchase on a piece of equipment is fraught for a non-expert; Luke took the fear out of the decision, provided a number of recommendations across different price points, and really listened to what I was looking for! This service is excellent, and I deeply appreciate Luke's expertise and recommendations in making this decision!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 9, 2024
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    Reviewer: Lindsey
    Luke was awesome!
    He was great at answering all of my questions and even checked back in with me as I was trying to figure out the best deal for me at my price point. I appreciated that he was very open to explaining all the best options and found me some great deals - never once did he push for the newsest most expensive option, he made it so I understood the price point and the pros and cons for every item.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 2, 2024
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    Reviewer: D
    Excellent resource and knowledge base
    Luke was able to find a great package deal based on my requests and experience and was very patient working through my questions and I'm very excited to get out and ski. While I haven't tried them yet a friend was very impressed and also thought this was a great find.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Nov 19, 2024
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    Reviewer: Del
    SO EASY
    My main hesitation in not buying new skies for years was not having time to research. This was so painless and QUICK! I barely had to do anything, felt very comfortable with Luke's recommendations and like he really understood my spouse and I's differing needs. Well worth-it!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 7, 2024
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    Reviewer: Jeff
    Jeff's experience with Luke
    I'd done a bunch of research and cobbled together my recollections of various demo skis I'd tried but couldn't quite convince myself I was making the right decision. Luke helped redirect me to one of the options I'd considered, but not the one I was about to pull the trigger on. I felt like he really considered all the variables of age, size, and preferences and paired me with the best personal fit. Can't wait to try them!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Oct 24, 2024
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    Reviewer: Gaby
    Luke was awesome!
    He really did help a lot in getting me a headstart on finding the right equipment for me as a first timer. You can tell he’s very knowledgeable and does a good job at personalizing his recommendations to your specific needs. It would’ve taken me way longer to find what I needed on my own. Thank you so much Luke!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Oct 19, 2024
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    Reviewer: Thomas
    Luke was amazing
    This was my first ever time buying ski’s and look guided me through it like he was a city tour guide. You cannot get a better person than Luke on curated. I was able to text him like he was a friend and ask question about certain skis and he would answer always in a great response quickly.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Oct 7, 2024
    Ski Expert Luke H.
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    Reviewer: Helen
    Helen's experience with Luke
    Offered options within my budget, and some a bit less or more to provide more choices. He asked a lot of questions about my skiing preferences and skill level to make best recommendations possible. Was knowledgeable and answered my questions. Even provided a video to further explain his recommendations. Good all around experience.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Oct 7, 2024
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