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  • Late Fall Trip Planning

    Late Fall Trip Planning

    Crisp air, colorful leaves, and sunny afternoons make Fall one of the best times of the year. The season never seems to last long enough. Snow builds on the mountain...

    Chaise Pickens |

  • DPS Revive: Powered by Geartrade

    DPS Revive: Powered by Geartrade

    We are thrilled to announce our part in the newest venture by legendary ski brand, DPS.  DPS Revive is an innovative and eco-conscious program designed to breathe new life into...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Pfeifferhorn Trip Report

    Pfeifferhorn Trip Report

    At 23 years old, I had my second ACL surgery. I was lost and wondering if I’d ever get to live my adventurous lifestyle again, or would I have to...

    Danny Jaeger |

  • Calculating Your Carbon Footprint

    Calculating Your Carbon Footprint

    We've most likely  all heard the phrase "carbon neutral" and frankly, you might be sick of hearing it by this point. However, as Carbon Neutral Week is upon us (September...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Tis The Season for Layering With Geartrade

    Tis The Season for Layering With Geartrade

    Layering could pretty much be its own cold weather sport. Depending on how long you’ll be out for and how much you intend to move while outside, layering becomes a...

    Finola McDonald |

  • outdoor gear

    Let Us Do The Work For You

    Have Winter Gear that you no longer need taking up space in your closet? Let us do the hard work for you! At Geartrade it's as easy as 1-2-3.

    Cynthia Yeo |

  • GT: How To Stargaze

    GT: How To Stargaze

    With nature set to put on such a big show with tonight's Super Blue Moon, we thought it would be a good time to review our best stargazing tips. 

    Cynthia Yeo |

  • Climbing Shoe Resole 101 

    Climbing Shoe Resole 101 

    Have your favorite climbing shoes bit the dust? Maybe you’ve already sent them off to be resoled, but maybe you’re not even sure what to look for. Today we’re going...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

    Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

    There’s no doubt you’ve heard many debacles over belay devices between climbers. And, while there are many ways to belay and more devices then we will touch on here, we’ll...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Rock Climbing 101

    Rock Climbing 101

    Rock climbing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the world. And one of the best ways to get started is at the gym. The learning curve...

    Annie Fast |

  • GT: Climbing Knots 101

    GT: Climbing Knots 101

    Knots and climbing go together like no other. Read on for 8 essential knots to know and when to use them.

    Finola McDonald |

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