Jacob Bangtson

Skinny tires, fat tires and really fat tires

Jacob Bangtson

General Manager

Name:

Jacob Bangtson

Position:

Delivery Manager

Hometown:

Goodhue Minnesota

Time served with Venture:

10 years with Venture Sports

Skier/Boarder:

Snowboarder – Never Summer West

Favorite Mountain:

Vail

Favorite Run:

Minturn Mile

Favorite Pizza:

Pazzos

Favorite Watering Hole:

BackCountry Wings has amazing food and delicious cold beers

Where I learned to Ski:

I learned to ski at Welch Village Minnesota. There was almost no snow and towards the bottom I skied and fell onto dirt, it was Amazing!

How I ended up in the Valley:

I visited the mountains when I was a Freshman in High School and I made it my mission to live here someday. So I made it happen after college

Which store do I work at and why:

I work for Delivery because of the less stressful environment, and the 1 on 1 interactions with guests in the comfort of their own room or home.

Interesting facts:

I have a lovely wife, 2 kids (5,2) and 2 dogs (13,11).

What kind of biking do I do:

I ride skinny tires, fat tires and really fat tires.

Favorite Ride:

My Favorite ride is the colorado trail out of Copper Mountain to Camp Hale. Its demanding and breathtaking.

What bike I ride:

I ride the Yeti 150, but I’m changing to the 130 this year.