Max Bialick, general manager of Texas Ski Ranch and co-owner of Loki's Axe Haus and Bar, said people can learn a new activity with the instruction of their ax-throwing coaches, who also guide participants through games such as tic-tac-toe.
“We opened the first [ax-throwing space], and it was pretty much just a little warehouse, very rustic,” Bialick said. “People already liked it, but it wasn't very well built out for the corporate events. As soon as we started tours in here, the feedback has been a lot better; it's a nicer built-out space.”
Loki's Axe Haus has eight indoor lanes and two mobile ax-throwing lanes. A full-service craft bar also accompanies the space, serving wings, chicken tenders, jalapeno poppers and similar items. The owners are hoping the new bar helps to bring together the wakeboarding community; the original bar closed after Texas Ski Ranch sustained damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2018.
“The newest bar manager here is also a very good cook,” Bialick said. “The first iteration of what we opened was just really light bar snacks, but we are bringing in a bit of a larger kitchen.”
The price for one hour of ax-throwing is $25 per person. Loki's accepts walk-ins and also hosts parties and events for up to 200 people. Ax throwers must sign a waiver, wear closed-toe shoes and be at least 12 years old.
The business holds league nights every Wednesday and has future ambitions to host competitions.
Loki's Axe Haus is open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 3-10 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays from noon-10 p.m. It is also open Sundays from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
830-627-2843. www.texasskiranch.com
