Downtown Boise: (208) 342-7734 | Ski Shop: (208) 336-2300
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Downtown Boise: (208) 342-7734 | Ski Shop: (208) 336-2300
Mick and Rich purchased Sib Kleffner’s Sporting Goods Store in August of 1972 at the location currently occupied by Boise Bike, McU Sport’s bike division. Mick and Rich renamed the business combining their two last names, thus we have McU Sports. The business not only included the Downtown location, but the rental and retail business located at Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, as well as a location at Vista Village. The business moved from its original location at 814 W Jefferson to the other end of the block where they are now located. At the time this location was occupied by Henderen Furniture. In 1976-77 the interior was remodeled and the store front became what it is today. In 1979, long-time employee John Klotz bought in as a partner of the business. In 1984, Mick McConnell passed away after a long battle with cancer. In 2024, Rich Urresti passed away surrounded by his loving family.
Many employees remember the days of being shuttled to the mountain in a bus driven by Rich Urresti’s dad, Gus. McU Sports maintained the rental and retail shop at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort, next to Bogus Creek Lodge, as well as a small shop located in the Pioneer lodge now occupied by the Mountain Events office. In 1987, McU Sports opened a skier specific store located in the Highlands at the intersection of Bogus Basin Road and Hill Road. During these years, stores in the Vista Village, Karcher Mall, and Shopko Plaza on Fairview came and went. In 1993, Bogus Basin took over management of the rental/retail business at the mountain, thus ending McU Sports’ affiliation with the resort. Subsequently, McU Sports remodeled the Highland Store to include a full rental and repair shop with a larger retail space. For years, the Highland Store closed its doors from May to August. In 2001, Chuck Cremer began leasing the location from McU Sports during the summer months dealing in kayaks, rafts, and other summer gear to play with after the snow melts. The summer business is called Alpenglow Mountainsport. In 2018, Chuck and Danny Tommack purchased McU Sports from John and Rich. Danny worked at McU Sports in the 1990’s and has returned to Boise with his family.
One of the first employees was rehired from Sib Kleffner’s, bookkeeper Jane Miller. The second employee was Dave Skinner, known to many as a lawyer and respected teacher. Throughout McU Sports’ history, there have been numerous wonderful employees who have contributed their talents, leaving a lasting impact. While some have remained at McU Sports and continue making a positive impact, others have seized opportunities within our community or pursued their dreams elsewhere.
Thank you to all our employees, past and present, for their invaluable contribution in making McU Sports a true success story of a locally owned Idaho business!
Thank you for being a part of making McU Sports a success story of a locally owned Idaho business.
