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  • Climbing Shoe Resole 101 

    Climbing Shoe Resole 101 

    Have your favorite climbing shoes bit the dust? Maybe you’ve already sent them off to be resoled, but maybe you’re not even sure what to look for. Today we’re going...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

    Belay Devices: Which One To Choose?

    There’s no doubt you’ve heard many debacles over belay devices between climbers. And, while there are many ways to belay and more devices then we will touch on here, we’ll...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Rock Climbing 101

    Rock Climbing 101

    Rock climbing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the world. And one of the best ways to get started is at the gym. The learning curve...

    Annie Fast |

  • GT: Climbing Knots 101

    GT: Climbing Knots 101

    Knots and climbing go together like no other. Read on for 8 essential knots to know and when to use them.

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT: AUGUST GEAR ROUNDUP

    GT: AUGUST GEAR ROUNDUP

    A few product categories are really shining in the spotlight now. The full heat of the season is on, and we’re all savoring our favorite summer sports. Here are a...

    Beth Lopez |

  • What to Say: Climbing Edition 

    What to Say: Climbing Edition 

    Climbing involves a lot more than just scaling rocks. Assuming you are not climbing alone, it requires communication with your partner that relays critical safety information. Today we’re breaking down...

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT: Dog Shoe Breakdown

    GT: Dog Shoe Breakdown

    Do dogs need shoes all the time? No. But if the conditions are very hot, or very cold (this varies between dog breeds), they can be a gamechanger. As with...

    Cynthia Yeo |

  • Stasher Bags: Our Plastic Free July Favorite

    Stasher Bags: Our Plastic Free July Favorite

    Here at Geartrade we are stoked to be carrying Stasher bags!  - a multi use alternative to plastic baggies (and so much more!) Keep on reading to see why we...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Family Kayaking Basics with Emily Jackson 

    Family Kayaking Basics with Emily Jackson 

    The key to starting kids kayaking is to keep it fun. We caught up with World Freestyle Kayak champion Emily Jackson to get her top tips on how to kayak...

    Annie Fast |

  • GT: July Gear Roundup

    GT: July Gear Roundup

    Whether you’re heading for the hills and climbing in the cooler alpine temps, plunging into a nice river trip, or savoring the airflow on a nice singletrack bike trail, we’ve...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Plastic Free July

    GT: Plastic Free July

    July is Plastic Free July, a global movement that is working towards a vision of seeing the world free from plastic waste. We hope you join us in celebrating Plastic...

    Shopify API |

  • Climbing Gear: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

    Climbing Gear: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

    Webbing and carabiners too well loved? Harness on the brink of failure? Not sure? Keep reading to check out what signs to look for as the climbing season quickly comes...

    Finola McDonald |