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  • 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 |

  • 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 |

  • Winter Weather Dog Walkin’ Considerations & Care

    Winter Weather Dog Walkin’ Considerations & Care

    At Geartrade, we’re dog people! We love those frito-smelling paws as much as the next person, so we wanted to give you the low-down on keeping your dog healthy through...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • GT Gear Roundup: February Shreduary 

    GT Gear Roundup: February Shreduary 

    We can’t believe it’s already February. Even though it still feels like winter, the first sun rays of early spring are poking through. It has us dreaming of parking-lot apres-ski,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • 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 |

  • 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 |