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A beloved Santa Clarita small business, Ski Wear Outlet, is closing due to the owner retiring after 36 years, providing the community with resources for all things snow.
On Saturday, the owner, Melanie Teller, posted on Facebook that she would be closing Ski Wear Outlet and ending operations with a major sale.
Teller’s reason behind her retirement began after a life-changing operation.
“After I had my open heart surgery, I reevaluated everything in my life. I’ve worked really hard and I want to enjoy some time before I get my wings. It’s time to go on to the next and last chapter. I wanna do it with my family and have a simpler, more affordable life,” Teller lamented.
She plans to move to Oklahoma, where her two children and granddaughter live.
The business has been in operation since 1989, starting as a small swap meet vendor, relocating to different locations over the years, and finally settling in Granary Square.
Ski Wear Outlet sells everything you need for snowy weather, including clothing and gear for winter recreational activities.
“We have everything you need for the snow. Jackets, pants, gloves, hats, thermal socks, goggles, sunglasses, and ski boots. Anything from infant sizes up to like an adult size 4X,” Teller said. “I have it all covered.”
Teller stated that she would hate for Ski Wear Outlet to be permanently closed after she moves away. The market is open to selling the store, specifically to someone who has the passion and work ethic to preserve it, Teller told KHTS in a phone interview.
“I would love to sell it. It’s been a fixture in the community forever. It would be a shame to have it closed and not being here breaks my heart,” Teller said.
Teller’s favorite aspect of owning Ski Wear Outlet is the loyalty of her customers, who have bought from her over the decades.
“I have customers that have been coming here the whole time we’ve been open. Now their kids are starting to bring their kids and it’s just gone generational,” Teller said.
She also loved having the opportunity to give back to the community through her business. Teller’s business enhanced her giving nature by providing the community with warm clothing.
One event Teller participated in was during the City of Santa Clarita Free Community Thanksgiving Dinners at the Newhall Community center where she served food and gave out gloves and hats.
Before the doors close on this one-of-a-kind staple, a buy-one-get-one 50% off sale is underway. If you’re in need of gear for snow or want to support the business, visit Ski Wear Outlet before it closes.
Teller did not say when the store’s last day will be.
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Another business that has already shut down in the new year of 2026 is Five Guys at the Valencia Town Center.
This fast-rising fast-food chain and In–N-Out wanna be clone closed their Valencia/Santa Clarita, CA location abruptly and without warning to customers on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Allegedly, employees were told two days prior to the closure that due to rising lease costs, the business was no longer sustainable at that location.
Do you think the $20.00 – plus hourly minimum wage for fast food workers had anything to do with this sudden closure?
This franchisee also closed a Five Guys location located in Bakersfield at the end of December 2024.
What I am going to do?…lol
SO_CAL_RETAIL_SLUT
That location facing the parking lot may be one of the most expensive per square foot in the entire SCV. And selling burgers and fries there seems like a losing proposition.
And then there is both The Hook and The Stand so close by for burger aficionados. Not to mention In-N-Outs all over the valley. They made the only decision to leave for now.
Also, no drive-thru. How any fast-food concept restaurant operating in California without a drive-thru – except airports, stadiums, arenas, large sports venues can survive is beyond me.
Not applicable here, even the once highly trafficked downtown and urban core areas have seen a rash of fast-food closures as the once former foot traffic has all but disappeared.
The apps have also driven value-conscious customers away from some chains as they look for deals. Recently though, some of these chains such as Jack In The Box and Wendy’s under pressure from their franchisees have started to reel-in those cheapie offers.
So sad…no more 2 for .99c tacos…lol
More closures to come in 2026!
SO_CAL_RETAIL_SLUT
Brilliant business model, we both started selling at the same time at the Saugus Swap Meet in ’89 and I always admired her fortitude and commitment.
Best of luck in Oklahoma, Melanie