Gear West Blog
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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... -
Jump start your Birke Training!
Feeling overwhelmed with life’s obligations? Jump start your Birke Training! Fall signs return! A hint of red maple peaks around the white pines and the lake lost its warmth for... -
An Indoor Winter with Alayna Sonnesyn
I just wrapped up a 5.5 week travel stint that brought me all around Europe, home to Minneapolis, and finally back to Vermont just in time for fall to arrive.... -
The History of the Gear West Pig Out Sale
Thirty years ago, Gear West Ski & Bike opened their door into a tiny, rented 500 sq foot building behind Domino’s Pizza in Long Lake. We (Brian Knutson and me, Jan Guenther) invested $11,000 to stock basic bike repair items. A sprinkling of Bridgestone bikes and a few Fischer skis rounded out the offerings. I remember our first sale, a pair of padded bike gloves and a shift cable. The building had a connecting door to Dominos and all order mistakes were ours to eat.
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Kicking off triathlon season with Gear West
Gear West is offering triathlon clinics for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Led by Mary Deeg and Jeff Gilmer, the four-week clinic will focus on a different skill of triathlon... -
Best way to recycle your old running shoes
If you're like me, you have a strict one-in-one-out policy for running shoes. Buying a new pair of shoes means you also have to get rid of your old ones.... -
Pepsi Challenge & Eric Judeen 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... -
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American Birkebeiner 2023 Wax Recommendations
Race Type: Birkie Skate & Classic (Early Waves) Date: Saturday Feb, 25th 2023 Swix Nordic Race Director: Evan Pengelly SNOW & WEATHER CONDITIONS TEMP: Overnight low 3 F/ 8... -
Korteloppet 2023 Wax Recommendations
Race Type: Korteloppet Skate & Classic Date: Friday Feb, 24th 2023 Swix Nordic Race Director: Evan Pengelly Economy: BASE: Polar or Performance Speed 5 A hard base wax for... -
5 Tips for the Best Birkie Ever
Happy Birkie week everyone! I hope you’re all taking your medicine to treat your Birkie Fever; my medicine has been enjoying some skiing at home in Minnesota and spending time...
