Gear West Blog
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2025 Minnesota High School State Meet
Minnesota State Meet2/12-2/13Giants RidgeBiwabik, MN Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. Calm... -
2025 Mora Vasaloppet Wax Recommendation
Mora Vasaloppet2/8-2/9Mora, MN Friday night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around... -
2025 City of Lakes Loppet Wax Recommendation
Gear West 2025 City of Lakes Loppet Wax Recommendation.
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Wax Recommendation January 25-46
Wax Recommendation January 25-46 Minneapolis JNQ and Mayor's XC Challenge
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January 18, 2025 Ski de She Wax Recommendation
January 18, 2025 Ski de She Wax Recommendation
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January 11-12, 2025 Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
December 13-16 Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
December 7 Skadi's Chase 2024 Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
Dialing In Your Gear Selection by Peter Olejniczak
Wax On, Tire On: Finding Your Perfect Grip Whether you're gliding across a snow-covered landscape or conquering rugged trails, the right equipment is crucial for peak performance. While cross-country skiing... -
Winter 2023/2024 Season Review with David Chamberlain
Gear West's head Service Technician, David Chamberlain, writes about his thoughts on what worked in a winter that did not occur. -
City of Lakes Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluor-free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes from Swix,... -
Wax Recommendations - Noquemanon, Saturday, January 27, 2024
Get the latest wax recommdation for the Noquemanon ski race.
