Hello fellow 49ers!! Welcome to Skinh49.com!! My name is Ben Hallgren and you have probably seen me around town delivering shirts to Sport Thoma or dropping stickers off at JugTown. SKINH49 is a celebration of all things that NH-Rt 49 has to offer. The cozy little town at the end of the road offers everything an outdoor enthusiast would crave. 4K ft. Hikes, biking of every kind, and some of the very best skiing and riding in New England. Route 49 is the gateway to all of your outdoor adventures, and SKINH49 apparel puts the appreciation of all that adventure right on our chest!
Living in Plymouth last winter, I had the opportunity to make the beautiful drive up Rt 49 everyday. The drive gave me a lot of time to think, think of how lucky I was to be making this daily commute. The first time I saw “the sign” was right up the road from exit 28 at the Dam Light. Looking over the Dam and into the mountains just got me excited, and continues to do so every time I go through that light.
What I am attempting to do here on the website is to have an interactive celebration of NH-RT 49. Pictures of your adventures, stories from some of the wild times this road has taken you on over the years.
The magic of this road to me, is that it is a dead end. Adventure is truly at the end of the road, and many places along the way. A vast majority of the travelers heading East on 49 are literally heading out for an adventure. To me, the Road is a huge part of the whole vibe of the valley. The building excitement with each mile surrounded by natures beauty.
In a few short months SKINH49 has had substantial growth. I have made connections all over the country with fans of Rt 49 and Waterville Valley. The response has been amazing, thank you to all that keep this adventure going, it is such a joy to hear from each and every one of you. SKINH49 apparel is now available at several local retailers. The Waterville Valley Welcome Center in the Heart of the Valley. Sport Thoma in both Town Square and at the Lincoln Location on Rt 3. The Common Man Inn and Spa in is carrying gear as well as Plymouth Ski and Sport on Main Street. Each location has something a little different to allow for new and exciting products to come out. Ordering On-Line will soon be possible as I grow inventory. This is all very new and exciting to me and I want to thank each and every one of you for making this a reality. As we grow closer to the winter season keep your eyes peeled for new gear, I have a couple of new things coming out that I am very excited about.
Live 49!!
Ben Hallgren
(603) 409-0330
benhallgren@skinh49.com