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  • Geartrade: Spring Gear Roundup

    Geartrade: Spring Gear Roundup

    Spring is springing here in Utah, and we have to say, we’re amped up. With the longer days come the possibility for “Utah triathlons,” in which we can combine multiple...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Where Can You Find A Bike This Season?!

    Where Can You Find A Bike This Season?!

    Hurray, biking season is here! In normal years, this would be a great time to upgrade some components on your existing bike or head into your local bike shop to...

    Annie Fast |

  • Ski Mountaineering Basics

    Ski Mountaineering Basics

    What does “ski mountaineering” mean exactly? We’re so glad you asked! It’s one of our favorite things to talk about because it combines skiing, large mountains, and logistics.

    Beth Lopez |

  • Geartrade seller highlight: Lone Pine Gear Exchange 

    Geartrade seller highlight: Lone Pine Gear Exchange 

    Browse Geartrade long enough, and you’ll see quite a few “regulars” among the gear sellers. Among the most prolific is Lone Pine Gear Exchange; they seem to have an incredibly...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Woman paddling showing Mustang Helix Dry Suit

    What is a Drysuit?

    While drysuits are the perfect tool for extending your paddling or fishing season into fall, or starting it early in the spring, drysuits can be an I-need-to-save-up-for-this type of expense....

    Emma Athena |

  • Geartrade: Guide to Winter Layering 

    Geartrade: Guide to Winter Layering 

    In Scandinavia, there’s a saying: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” It seems like a pretty grand promise, but we can tell you that it’s true:...

    Beth Lopez |

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    Introducing a Year of UnNew

    The Challenge: go an entire year buying UnNew goods except for food and medical supplies. The idea is daunting, but now, more than ever before there are more opportunities to...

    Emma Athena |

  • graphic of person taking photo of shoes

    Your guide to holiday shipping with Geartrade

    To the avid outdoors enthusiast, Geartrade during the holidays is like a direct peek into a merry elves’ workshop full of skis, boots, goggles, coats, snowshoes, and joy. It’s a...

    Beth Lopez |