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  • 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 |

  • 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 |

  • 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 Guide to Winter Trail Running

    GT Guide to Winter Trail Running

    We know the conundrum: the runner’s high is always worth it in the end, even if it can be hard to motivate to get out the door. But once winter...

    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 |