Managing Partner and Guide

Main Store Manager and Apparel Buyer

Warm Springs Store Manager and SVMG Manager

Hockey Buyer and Purchasing Manager

Main Store Sales and Assistant Buyer / Guide

Ski Equipment, Footwear, and Fishing Expert

Ski, Fish & Outdoor Expert

Ski Equipment and Footwear Buyer & Guide

Apparel and Accessory Expert

Boot Fitting and Ski Equipment Expert

Inventory Manager / Guide

Ski Boot and Footwear Expert

Ski Tuning Expert and Bike Mechanic

Boot Fitting and Ski Equipment Expert

In 2014 Derek Grimes moved to the Wood River Valley and decided to take on the mountain lifestyle that came with it. A Maryland native, Derek grew up in Frederick and became an avid sports fan of everything DC-related. He got his start with Sturtevants working in the Haus; where he specialized in summer and winter rentals. Derek also has been one of the key shuttle drivers for SVMG and can be seen in the pink “Mountain Fairy” most summer days. Currently, Derek is the assistant manager in the Haus.

Derek has worked other jobs around Ketchum, having worked for Whiskey Jacques, The Cellar, and the Limelight Hotel. In addition to working for Sturtevants, he has been a member of the Sun Valley Suns hockey team since 2014 which he plays center. The team has seen great success and Grimes has been a 3-time BDHL ( Black Diamond Hockey League) Champion.

On his days off, Derek enjoys skiing, watching his DC sports teams, and TCB (taking care of business). He also has had his own radio show as well. Derek is Sturtevants’s guy to talk about all things hockey or about DC sports which he refers to as the District of Champions. Come in and Derek can help with any of your Sturtevants needs, regardless of the time of year.

When customers come to Sturtevants they want an experienced employee that speaks to the active outdoor lifestyle. No employee embodies that like Scooter Carling. Originally from the Bay Area of Layfayette California, he spent a lot of time in Denver Colorado. He has called the Wood River Valley home for 30 years with his partner, Eric Brown, who works at the Gold Mine.

Scooter has been with Sturtevants since 2016 and is the Haus manager. He has been actively involved in the skiing industry for over 30 years. Scooter brings enthusiasm with advanced skiing, hiking, and biking knowledge. For over 26 years Scooter spent summers guiding on the Middle Fork of the Salmon for rafting companies.

In addition to his love for the outdoor experiences Sturtevants provides, he also loves camping and cooking. In the fall he loves watching his favorite NFL team the Denver Broncos on tv. Scooter once had a few drinks with former Denver quarterback John Elway, and he also owns a few seats from the old Mile High Stadium. Visit Scooter and help him make all your outdoor adventures become epic!