Gear West Blog
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Gear West. The Pig. Thirty Years Ago.
Thirty years ago, Gear West Ski & Bike opened their door into a tiny, rented 500 sq foot building behind the Domino’s Pizza building in Long Lake. We (Brian Knutson... -
Beijing Updates - David Chamberlain
Greetings from Beijing! I have been over here at the Paralympic Games for 6 days doing ski service as a part of the US Para-Nordic (USPN) team. It has been... -
Perspectives on Birkie Race Course Strategy: Classic
David Chamberlain The American Birkebeiner, deservedly known as the pinnacle of the ski marathon season in North America, has it all: A beautiful, often challenging and changing course mostly through... -
Ski Season in February!
Short and intense is the life of a ski retailer and ski lover. We wait for our wonderful parks to cover their manmade trails with feet of fake fresh snow.... -
Perspectives on Birkie Race Course Strategy: Skate
Ali Parsons & Corey Towle Editor’s Note: Ali and Corey met during their first Birkie weekend in 2014 as novice skiers who barely made it to the start lines of... -
Wax Recommendations - Vasaloppet / Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie
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... -
Birkie Checklist
It's almost here. You can dang near taste the Burnett County cheese curds, and see a specific graffiti-ed bridge in your rearview mirror. You've put in the time to train.... -
Wax Recommendations - Noquemanon and Midwest CXC Cup JNQ
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... -
Achieving a Lifetime of Outdoor Silent Sports Joy
By Jan Guenther Editor’s Note: When I had asked Jan whether she would write a story on what has worked to keep her going strong for so many years, and... -
Wax Recommendations - Sisu Ski Fest / Mesabi Invite
We have been busy testing the new fluor-free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s Pre-Loppet or the Gitchi Gammi Games, see below.... -
Ironman Wrap Up
The leaves are changing, so this is a-slow-to originate Sept 11th IronMan Madison, WI wrap up. Post event, life set in with a vengeance. My dad passed away during the... -
A Full Summer of Athletic Life
Two years ago, when I turned 60, I had BIG plans for my little blog. My goal? To note how Ironman training (for Madison Wi) must be modified with age...
