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  • 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 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 |

  • 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 |

  • SKI RESORT ETIQUETTE GUIDE

    SKI RESORT ETIQUETTE GUIDE

    Whether you’re a 6-day-a-week local or a once-a-year vacationer, everyone can use an occasional reminder on how to be a good mountain citizen. Read on to make sure your snowcial...

    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 |

  • 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 |

  • GT: The January Gear Roundup 

    GT: The January Gear Roundup 

    Whether you’re in need of a new pair of ski boots, a set of snowshoes for forest walks with the pup, or a “going-out” fleece that looks sharper (and smells...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT Brand Highlight- Armada

    GT Brand Highlight- Armada

    In the Armada lineup, you’ll now find a full spectrum of freeride and freestyle skis for men, women, and kiddos, suited for a variety of conditions and ability levels. What...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Tips and hacks for happy ski touring

    GT: Tips and hacks for happy ski touring

    Geartrade writer Beth Lopez averages a hundred days per season backcountry skiing in the Wasatch, with nearly two decades of ski touring under her belt. We dig her philosophy, and...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: The Ski Jacket Buying Guide 2022

    GT: The Ski Jacket Buying Guide 2022

    Ski and snowboard jackets these days come in a million varieties, with different features and different purposes. (Not to mention different aesthetics!) Selecting one should actually be a fun process,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Ever heard of Indemnified Ski Bindings?

    Ever heard of Indemnified Ski Bindings?

    “Indemnified” does not seem like a word that would inherently go with “ski bindings” but if the concept isn’t on your radar, we’d love to put it on there for...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • GT - Early Season Survival Guide

    GT - Early Season Survival Guide

    After going months without powder turns, early-season stoke can be a powerful force. And while we know you’re itching to get after it, there are a few things to keep...

    TJ Parsons |