Gear West Blog
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David's European Ski Pick Trip - Fischer and Salomon
Fischer and Salomon, Austria I am back in the States now after the ski picking trip to Europe. The second part of the trip I made stops in Ried... -
David's Ski Pick Trip - Rossignol
Gear West's David Chamberlain talks about his recent ski picking trip with Rossignol in France. -
The Off-Season is a great time to think about Fast Skis
Now is the time to get your skis ready for next season! -
For the Love of Rollerskiing by David Chamberlain
Call me crazy but I love to roller ski. I have been roller skiing every off season in some fashion since I was 14 years old, and I have always... -
Making the Silent Sports Transition
Reflections on a strange winter and transitioning into Spring and Summer training and adventures. -
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,... -
Faster Skis in Warm Weather
We are very lucky to have our man-made snow loops to keep skiing happening even with above freezing temps for two weeks straight. This weather certainly wasn’t in our plan... -
Wax Recommendations - Noquemanon, Saturday, January 27, 2024
Get the latest wax recommdation for the Noquemanon ski race. -
Wax Recommendations - Seely Hills Classic / Pre-Loppet
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... -
Five Positive Reminders for When Things do not go as Planned
Ideas to keep the skis moving when the ground is brown and not white. Get motivated and creative to keep the winter ski fitness going. -
Ski Etiquette
Ski Etiquette: How to make friends and stay happy on the trail One of the best things about cross country skiing is the community. At Gear West, we are connected...
