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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 |

  • Sustainability is a Mindset

    Sustainability is a Mindset

    This month, Geartrade’s social media personality, Kalie Lovell was lucky enough to have an awesome conversation with writer, photographer, sustainability advocate, and Geartrade user, Priya Kavina of Kavara Stories. 

    Kalie Lovell |

  • GT: How to Make Snowboard Boots Last

    GT: How to Make Snowboard Boots Last

    How well you take care of your snowboard boots can be the difference between barely making it to closing day and multiple seasons of good use. Read on for some...

    TJ Parsons |

  • Geartrade Wins 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award

    Geartrade Wins 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award

    Geartrade, a Climate Neutral Certified marketplace for previously owned (“UnNew”) outdoor gear and apparel, was honored last week as a winner of a 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for its...

    Shopify API |

  • 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 |