Gear West Blog
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Tips for Fall Trail Running
Jan Guenther, owner of Gear West, and David Chamberlain, Gear West's Nordic Service Manager, weigh in on best trail running practices From Jan Guenther: 1) Focus on time not distance... -
Alayna Oberhof Camp Blog
A few weeks ago I had the privilege to fly across the Atlantic to a small town called Oberhof, Germany. With a population of just over 1,500 people you wouldn’t... -
FUN Found In Fitness
Fun does not have to be found in L O N G. (Ironman only triathlons) or by committing to events requiring skills beyond my abilities (Leadville bike, for me). As... -
The Move to Atomic - Interview with Julia Kern
What are you most looking forward to for your first season on Atomic? I am really excited to work closely together with the Atomic brand, communicating often and collaborating on skis, racing, and... -
Ski Picking at Fischer
I have been going to the Fischer warehouse in Auburn, New Hampshire for years now for various reasons and have always come away with the feeling that Fischer has a commitment... -
Gear West. The Pig. Thirty Years Ago.
Thirty years ago, Gear West Ski & Bike opened their door into a tiny, rented 500 sq foot building behind the Domino’s Pizza building in Long Lake. We (Brian Knutson... -
Beijing Updates - David Chamberlain
Greetings from Beijing! I have been over here at the Paralympic Games for 6 days doing ski service as a part of the US Para-Nordic (USPN) team. It has been... -
Perspectives on Birkie Race Course Strategy: Classic
David Chamberlain The American Birkebeiner, deservedly known as the pinnacle of the ski marathon season in North America, has it all: A beautiful, often challenging and changing course mostly through... -
Ski Season in February!
Short and intense is the life of a ski retailer and ski lover. We wait for our wonderful parks to cover their manmade trails with feet of fake fresh snow.... -
Perspectives on Birkie Race Course Strategy: Skate
Ali Parsons & Corey Towle Editor’s Note: Ali and Corey met during their first Birkie weekend in 2014 as novice skiers who barely made it to the start lines of... -
Wax Recommendations - Vasaloppet / Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
Birkie Checklist
It's almost here. You can dang near taste the Burnett County cheese curds, and see a specific graffiti-ed bridge in your rearview mirror. You've put in the time to train....