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There’s no doubt COVID-19 is complicating this winter ski season. Ski resorts are implementing new protocols and processes to keep everyone safe, but with those come a need to plan...
Annie Fast |
How our German friends at ORTOVOX made a traditional fiber the cool new thing in outerwear. If there’s anything we love around here at Geartrade, it’s gear made to last....
Beth Lopez |
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 |
If you’re interested in ski touring, you’re not alone. Backcountry skiing is booming, as a form of exercise and a way to get powder turns away from the crowds. The...
Beth Lopez |
To understand what a circular economy is, you have to take a step back—way back. You’ve got to look at the big picture of how things generally get made. Most...
Annie Fast |
First off, a splitboard is a type of snowboard. Now that that’s cleared up, let’s go deeper. Splitboards exist for the same reason ski touring gear exists: to ascend snowy...
Annie Fast |
While we think recycled wool holds its own against its original counterparts, don’t take our word for it—test it out yourself. To start, and to help make your research life...
Emma Athena |
The Geartrade Guide to Car Camping Welcome to the beautiful world of car camping. It’s plush. It’s deluxe. It’s good times around the fire. And, of course, you can pack...
Beth Lopez |
First, congratulations. If you’re reading about backpacking gear, perhaps you have a backpacking trip coming up. And if not, this article may get you thinking about planning one. Backpacking is...
Beth Lopez |
Forget pumpkin spice, recycled wool is inspiring our autumnal celebrations this year. The versatile and eco-friendly material being incorporated into ever-more apparel, and for good reason: recycled wool performs oh-so-similarly...
Emma Athena |
After a toasty-hot summer, you can’t blame outdoor folk for being really excited for autumn. It means we can do all the sports we love and actually feel comfortable. Suddenly,...
Beth Lopez |
A backpack with a broken strap, a tent with a jammed zipper, a torn puffy jacket, ski pants with a blown out crotch, these are just some of the repairs...
Annie Fast |
