About Us - Elephant's Perch

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about us

Locally owned and operated since 1976.

The Elephant’s Perch began in 1976 when a young adventurer, Bob Rosso, opened his store named for the famous rock face that towers above the Saddleback Lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains. For nearly half a century, Bob and Kate Rosso poured their passion for the outdoors into both the Perch store and supporting the greater outdoor community here in Idaho. From cross-country skiing and cycling, backpacking and rock climbing; The Perch has become one of the finest independent outdoor shops in the country, specializing in gear that enhances your experience in the Great Outside.

Now, Bob and Kate have passed the torch to a group of six local, avid outdoor enthusiasts to carry on the tradition of community involvement and high-quality service. Commitment to the local community runs deep at The Perch and it shows through our work with the BCRD, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, and support of programs like the Miles of Smiles bike project for kids, our involvement with the Boulder Mountain Tour XC ski race, and hosting several community focused talks and presentations from groups like Sawtooth Avalanche Center and the Idaho Conservation League.

Our Philosophy.

The Elephant’s Perch mission is to educate, inspire and outfit our community and visitors for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and enjoyment of our mountain lifestyle.

We are committed to providing:

Top-flight customer service with a knowledgeable and friendly sales team.
A carefully curated selection of functional and technical products that will improve our customer’s outdoor experience.

We will:

Support community events that promote a healthy way of life in the Valley.
Take an active role in protecting our recreational environment and support organizations that do the same.

Committed to our community.

We’re grateful to our partners throughout the Wood River Valley and are proud to assist nonprofits that protect our environment and promote a healthy way of life. If you’d like to request a donation for your event, please follow this link.

The Elephant’s Perch has the best gear for outdoor adventures, and we want to reward you for shopping with us! When you shop with us, we’ll give you 3% back in store credit to put back into your adventures.

How It Works
The program is simple. Earn $3 in store credit every time you spend $100. Rewards are available the next day and they never expire. Bike purchases earn 2% credit for every $100.
Credits can only be redeemed for purchases at or over their purchase amount, there is no cash value. Rewards cannot be used to pay for services or gear rentals.
It’s hassle-free, no card to lose or a number to remember. We’ve got you covered.

Sign Up
Ready to sign up? It’s easy and free! Just stop by and ask to join our Rewards Program when you check out.
When you sign up, we’ll shoot you an email here or there, but you can always opt out. We may contact you from time to time about your points.
Our loyalty program is free to join and provides great rewards for our customers!

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