Gear West Gear Guide Blog
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Postseason Ski Care and Grinding
by David Chamberlein I have lived in Bloomington for over 8 years now and with all this winter’s natural snow I have had the pleasure of skiing new trails never... -
Guide to Hot Waxing Cross Country Skis
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... -
A Beginner's Guide to Waxing Cross Country Skis
Waxing is an important part of cross-country skiing. Wax-less, skate, skin, or wax-able, all skis benefit from at least glide wax applied every 35 kilometers or so. Even newcomers! -
Tips for Dressing in Cold Weather
It happens every winter. The temps drop, your face freezes, and you still want to get out and ski. We have a few tips to keep you comfortable while out cross country skiing in zero or below zero temperatures. -
Making Skis Fast – Preseason Thoughts
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... -
New Rossignol Premium Skate Ski
As a ski racer, I love watching the Olympics. As a buyer for Gear West’s Nordic ski department, I know that an Olympic year also means something exciting from an... -
Our Favorite MTB Trails in the Midwest
We live it, breathe it, and love to get out there. Here our our favorite, and in our opinion, best mountain biking trails in the midwest. We've got trail recs for... -
How to Change Cross Country Ski Pole Tips
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... -
What No One Told You About Cross Country Skiing
Pain from the cold does not gain you anything. Just more time in the warming house and less time pretending you are Bjorn Daehlie - or our favorite Birkie Champion, Alayna Sonnesyn. -
Beginner's Guide To Cycling Shoes
GO THE EXTRA MILE IN COMFORT AND STYLE Originally written by former Gear West Employee Emma Schindler Now that the weather is getting warmer it is time to break out... -
Top Five Triathlon Tips
1. Mimic your race conditions – Chances are you’re not racing alone - training in a group setting for swimming such as masters, a couple groups rides when possible and the occasional... -
Off Season Nordic Training
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...
