Gear West Blog
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Expand Your XC-Ski Experience: Greenland’s Arctic Circle Race
By: Jan Guenther Searching for more cross-country ski excitement? There is adventure to have on your skis in Greenland! My experience at the Arctic Circle Race in Sisimiut, Greenland is... -
Seven Dryland Challenges to Keep It Fresh
After 37 Birkebeiner races under my belt, one fact is crystal clear: a skier better love dryland training. The basics for dryland fitness ski training really don’t change. But every year... -
Getting back after sickness
As you may or may not know, I got sick at the Olympics a few weeks ago. I had been pretty tired beforehand after a lot of racing, and three... -
Feelings on the Tour de Ski - by Zak Ketterson
6 races in 8 days Hello—and Happy New Year! It’s been four days since I wrapped up this year’s Tour de Ski, and I’m feeling surprisingly good. I’m already excited... -
Expanding Our Support for the Nordic Community
It’s been nearly 34 years since Gear West first welcomed customers through our doors. As another ski season begins, we’re excited— and proud — to continue supporting the Nordic community... -
2025/26 Wax Recommendations
This season, every one of our wax-recommendation posts for Nordic races will be shared right here, and you’ll also get notified on our socials when a new one goes live.... -
Make This Winter Super Fun — Embrace All Skiing!
At Gear West, we believe winter is meant to be lived outside. Whether you’re skating down the Birkie Trail, carving turns in Lutsen, or exploring quiet woods on a pair... -
Zak Gear West Blog— What will it take to make the Olympics
Gear West sponsored athlete, Zak Ketterson, details his plans for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Staying Frosty: Beating the Mid-Summer (Snow) Drought
If you're reading this, you're probably one of us, a Nordic dork through and through. You live for fresh corduroy, and that feeling of flying through the winter woods. But... -
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... -
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,...
