Gear West Gear Guide Blog
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Spring Goal Setting with Alayna Sonnesyn
Every year, spring brings the opportunity for rebirth and new beginnings. As a cross-country skier, this is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the winter that has passed. ... -
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Spring Rollerskiing and Clinics
We are excited to announce that we will again offer four roller ski clinics this spring for skiers of all levels. The two beginner clinics will focus on basic roller... -
Guide to Hot Waxing Cross Country Skis
Here at Gear West, we live and breathe cross country skiing in all forms. Flying through the snow under your own power and enjoying the outdoors and scenery is a... -
A Beginner's Guide to Waxing Cross Country Skis
Waxing is an important part of cross-country skiing. Wax-less, skate, skin, or wax-able, all skis benefit from at least glide wax applied every 35 kilometers or so. Even newcomers! -
Making Skis Fast – Preseason Thoughts
The string of beautiful fall days here in the Twin Cities makes it easy to forget that winter is close. At Gear West, however, we are in constant motion anticipating... -
How to Change Cross Country Ski Pole Tips
Summertime means a transition from snow skiing to roller skiing. With that transition comes the opportunity to check your roller ski equipment, replace worn wheels, or upgrade to a new... -
What No One Told You About Cross Country Skiing
Pain from the cold does not gain you anything. Just more time in the warming house and less time pretending you are Bjorn Daehlie - or our favorite Birkie Champion, Alayna Sonnesyn. -
Off Season Nordic Training
Often around June I can start feeling some of the nagging aches and pains created from my spring activities and transition to running after a long winter. Likely I rushed... -
Rollerski Best Practices
Where to go- If you are just getting started – stick to the two P’s. Parking Lots. The best spot to gain familiarity with being on rollerskis is an open,... -
New or Returning to Skiing?
WHAT TYPE OF SKI IS BEST FOR YOU? * Helpful information for those new to the sport of xc skiing, or, who used to ski and have been away from... -
Stone Grinding
The best way to get skis ready for next season is to get them stone ground and storage waxed before putting them away for the summer! Ski bases will be...
