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  • Geartrade Consignment Report, Earth Month Edition

    Geartrade Consignment Report, Earth Month Edition

    We don’t want to boast, but Earth Month is kind of our season. So this edition of our consignment report is a little more of a hip-hip-hooray. We’re looking back...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: What’s the deal with cycling clothing? 

    GT: What’s the deal with cycling clothing? 

    “It’s as easy as riding a bike,” they say. Well “they” never had to pay for cycling clothing. Here, we’ll chat about what makes biking clothing different and what actually...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Building Up to Camping Solo

    Building Up to Camping Solo

    Tips for how to become comfortable riding or hiking or running at night so by the time you get into that bivy, you can barely stay awake to stare at...

    Jackie Baker |

  • GT: April Gear Roundup 

    GT: April Gear Roundup 

    Spring is moving forward, full steam ahead. Here in Utah, we’re embracing multi-sport days involving biking, climbing, and skiing/boarding. (We call it a Wasatch Triathlon.) Energized by the extra hours...

    Beth Lopez |

  • What The Heck Is Gravel Biking, Anyway?

    What The Heck Is Gravel Biking, Anyway?

    Gravel and all-road bikes are the fastest-growing segment of the cycling industry, and you can take your pick from a long list of reasons why.

    TJ Parsons |

  • Why Was My Gear Rejected?

    Why Was My Gear Rejected?

    We love it when you consign your well-loved gear, because we know there’s an UnNew community member out there waiting to give it a loving home. However, if gear has...

    Jackie Baker |

  • How To Keep Your Phone Alive In The Cold

    How To Keep Your Phone Alive In The Cold

    A dead phone is a useless piece of gear. With these tips, learn how to keep your phone alive even when the mercury drops in order to stay connected in...

    Emma Athena |

  • GT: The ski jacket buying guide 

    GT: The ski jacket buying guide 

    Any good gear nerd can tell you: a ski jacket is much, much more than a ski jacket. And buying one is much more than a simple purchase. Selecting one...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Spring Avalanche Problems and How to Avoid Them

    Spring Avalanche Problems and How to Avoid Them

    If you’re like us and you love sunshine and corn snow, spring skiing is a highlight of the year. On top of that, common spring avalanche dangers—wet loose and wet...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Your Gear Is Here! Now What?

    Your Gear Is Here! Now What?

    You requested a box, bag, or label, packed up your gear, and sent it over to us! Woohoo! What happens now? Our talented consignment intake team takes the following steps...

    Jackie Baker |

  • GT: SheJumps March 2022 - Get the Girls Out 

    GT: SheJumps March 2022 - Get the Girls Out 

    One of our very favorite organizations, SheJumps, exists to help more women and girls get outside and enjoy mountain sports. Get the Girls Out is happening THIS weekend, March 4th-6th.

    Beth Lopez |