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... -
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... -
Training Through the Crack: Lessons from the Pavement
Life remains a little crazy. Maybe the “Big Guy” upstairs is trying to tell me something. I lay flattened on the ground, staring into the concrete, pain radiating through my... -
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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Racing Triathlons at an Older Age: A Life of Contrast
This summer has been an interesting chapter in my triathlon story. At age 66, and involved in the tri business since age 25, I’ve seen this sport from every possible... -
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... -
Racing in the heat: A tribute to Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Illinois
Gear West Founder, Jan, offers up some advice for racing in the heat.
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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... -
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,...
