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  • Spring Layering for the Perpetually Cold Person 

    Spring Layering for the Perpetually Cold Person 

    Whatever the reason you struggle to stay warm during winter sports, there are a few things you can do gear-wise and layering-wise to help. There’s no need to give up...

    Beth Lopez |

  • A few pro tips to make winter camping better 

    A few pro tips to make winter camping better 

    Camping in winter can be really fun. The key, as with all things in extreme elements, lies in preparation and proactive problem-solving. While this is not an exhaustive guide, here...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Snowboard Anatomy 101

    Snowboard Anatomy 101

    Learning some of the basics about what makes boards ride differently from one another can be a big help when it comes to finding the right snowboard for your riding...

    TJ Parsons |

  • Shining the Spotlight on Alpine Ski Bindings

    Shining the Spotlight on Alpine Ski Bindings

    What piece of gear needs to function with utmost precision to keep you safe as you progress from your first wedge stop to schussing all over the mountain with confidence?...

    Jackie Baker |

  • Announcing Store Credit For Geartrade Earnings

    Announcing Store Credit For Geartrade Earnings

    We’ve heard from a lot of you asking for a couple of things: first, if store credit could be an option for your Geartrade earnings, and second, if the payout...

    Shopify API |

  • GT: The environmental cost of new gear 

    GT: The environmental cost of new gear 

    We’re the first to admit: new outdoor gear can be dazzling to look at. The clever technology, the shiny ultra-light metals, the on-trend jacket colors, the dreams of everything you...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Tips for Teaching Kids to Ski

    Tips for Teaching Kids to Ski

    There are many little things you can do to make skiing with kids easier for you and for your littles. Here we’ll list a few of our tried-and-true faves.

    Beth Lopez |

  • How to Tune your Snowboard

    How to Tune your Snowboard

    Whether you’re looking to get the highest resale value out of your snowboard or just trying to give it a nice spa day before your next shred session, a little...

    TJ Parsons |

  • 2022 Sustainability Learning Kit

    2022 Sustainability Learning Kit

    Use these resources to educate yourself about the planet at your own pace. With this background knowledge, you’ll be able to better contextualize climate news without falling into a doom...

    Emma Athena |