SCARPA CEO, Kim Miller, Part 1
GEAR:3020 Des 2019

SCARPA CEO, Kim Miller, Part 1

Earlier this week, Sam Shaheen visited SCARPA’s North American headquarters to talk with SCARPA’s CEO, Kim Miller, and they had a great conversation that we’ll be releasing in two parts.

Here in Part 1, Kim and Sam discuss his impressive career in the outdoor industry; SCARPA’s philosophy of ski boot design; their position within the market; the specifics of the new Maestrale XT; Kim’s thoughts on boot/binding compatibility; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Kim’s storied career & backcountry adventures (4:00)
  • Scarpa’s approach to ski boots (23:35)
  • Kim’s one-boot quiver (32:25)
  • Maestrale XT (42:45)
  • “Frankenboots” (58:30)
  • Boot / binding compatibility (1:02:35)

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