Gear West Blog
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David's Ski Picking Update Part 1
Picking Trip 2025 It is early summer and that means it is ski picking time! First stop this year was the Fischer factory in Ried im Inkreiss in upper Austria. ... -
All About Rollerskis: How to Choose and Use the Best Gear for Summer XC Training
All About Rollerskis: How to Choose and Use the Best Gear for Summer XC Training. Rollerskiing is the go-to solution for summer cross-country ski training. While it’s not the only... -
Super Shoes for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Propulsive Match
If you’ve followed elite marathoning over the past few years, you’ve probably heard whispers (or shouts) about super shoes—those bouncy, propulsive, high-tech marvels seemingly powered by rocket fuel and carbon... -
Jan’s Grand Traverse Experience
Gear West Founder, Jan, takes on the 2025 Grand Traverse and Mother Nature.
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Beating the End-of-Winter Blues: Staying Motivated for Next Ski Season
The snow is melting, the ski trails are turning to mush, and suddenly, you’re faced with the question: now what? The end of ski season can feel like a letdown,... -
Gravel, Road, and Triathlon Bikes: The Basic Differences
Gravel: Gravel bikes are designed for mixed surface riding, including gravel, dirt roads, grassy trails and pavement. A gravel bike’s relaxed (comfortable) geometry increases the riders bike stability and creates... -
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Trudging Through Winter Training
Spring is coming soon, but here in Minnesota our trails, roads, and paths will be a wintry mix for at least a month. Here are some practical strategies to help you overcome burnout, training fatigue, and stay motivated during your winter training plan:
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2025 Minnesota High School State Meet
Minnesota State Meet2/12-2/13Giants RidgeBiwabik, MN Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. Calm... -
2025 Mora Vasaloppet Wax Recommendation
Mora Vasaloppet2/8-2/9Mora, MN Friday night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around... -
