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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 great way to enjoy winter. Part of the sport is maintaining your equipment. All skis (classic or skate) have glide...

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 winter and have seen a considerable uptick in ski energy on our ski floor. So let's check in about our...

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 ski.    The simplest spring maintenance that you can do is to replace last season’s roller ski ferrules on your poles. ...

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 into running too quickly or just got excited as the trails dried. Either way, early June is a good time...

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, flat parking lot. This will give you the opportunity to work on balance, slowing down, and stopping. Paths. Once you’re...

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 it for some time, or, have gear but it may not be right for you now. Our goal is to...

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 in need of care after a season’s worth of skiing, racing, and waxing. The stone grinding process will re-establish a...