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  • Appalachian Trail 101

    Appalachian Trail 101

    If you are planning to take on the Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,200-mile long hiking trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine, it goes without saying you need to be...

    Will Pearce |

  • How To Choose Mountain Bike Tires

    How To Choose Mountain Bike Tires

    Whether you’re a competitive racer, a bike-park addict, or a just-for-fun rider, the rubber you run on your bike can make a huge difference in how it handles. Finding that...

    TJ Parsons |

  • The care and keeping of climbing skins 

    The care and keeping of climbing skins 

    The climbing skins backcountry skiers use are little miracles of physics—strips of fuzzy fabric that press onto your ski bases with just enough adhesion to stay in place and scoot...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT March Gear Roundup: For this snowiest of springs

    GT March Gear Roundup: For this snowiest of springs

    Hey friends, it’s your Geartrade fam here with our monthly gear roundup recapping the plentiful piles of goods we’ve got the most of and—what you just might be interested in...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Trail Running in Shoulder Season

    GT: Trail Running in Shoulder Season

    Running: an activity most avoid at all costs and a select few thrive on. Even on the best of days, runners have challenges to face, but, the worst of all?...

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT: Trail Tips For Broken Gear

    GT: Trail Tips For Broken Gear

    Before setting out for any adventure, large or small, it’s really important to ask what could ruin your day … or your trip … or your safety. Some snafus are...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Geartrade: The Definition of Avalanche Terrain 

    Geartrade: The Definition of Avalanche Terrain 

    The definition of avalanche terrain merits a quick discussion, as our seasoned backcountry skier crew is often asked by beginners wondering how to stay safe. The simplest way, when danger...

    Beth Lopez |

  • How to Re-Waterproof Your Gloves

    How to Re-Waterproof Your Gloves

    Did you know the water-repellent coating on your gloves or mittens can wear off over time? Here’s how to re-up your waterproofing and get more life out of your winter...

    TJ Parsons |

  • How To Build A Ski Kit 

    How To Build A Ski Kit 

    First off, if you’re reading about how to build a ski kit, we imagine congratulations are in order: you’re thinking about getting into skiing! This is big! Fun! Swooshy! All...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Made For The Mountains: A Mammut highlight

    Made For The Mountains: A Mammut highlight

    We like Mammut’s mindset about mountain travel—and we’re beyond stoked to be partnering with them to get more UnNew Mammut goods up on Geartrade this winter. To get y’all as...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Holiday Weekend Survival Guide

    GT: Holiday Weekend Survival Guide

    Stressing the MLK weekend ski crowds? If you do it right, they’re not so bad. Check out our guide to surviving busy holiday weekends at your favorite resort.

    TJ Parsons |