tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65692911902059494932024-02-19T20:50:21.191-08:00Gear West Ski & Run BlogFor 20 years we have been sharing our passion for cross country skiing in all its forms-racing, touring, ski joring, classic and skate. It's YOU that we strive to provide the perfect FIT in xc skis, boots, poles, waxes, services and clothing. Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-40094828047335746392013-08-02T13:48:00.000-07:002013-08-02T13:48:42.278-07:00Moving...The Gear West blog has a new home. For future posts, check out http://www.gearwest.com/community/blog. Thanks for following us here the last few years.Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-72260478558915857282013-07-09T12:22:00.001-07:002013-07-11T09:14:08.550-07:00shoes for africa
Dear Customer,
Did you know that your old athletic shoes (running & soccer) can be turned into irrigation pumps, agricultural training, food-bearing plants, tree nurseries, and much more? Those dusty shoes in your closet have more power than you know!
The MORE Foundation Used Athletic Shoe Recycle Program: We want to help you harness that power by supporting the MORE Foundation Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-33316485337258254332013-07-09T11:12:00.004-07:002013-07-11T14:47:19.309-07:00
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(especially those who are new to training programs)
Physical and Fitness Evaluation - 10 sessions - FREE
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Ladies! Are you interested inGear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-49239163196990929132013-07-09T10:35:00.003-07:002013-07-12T13:23:08.999-07:00Trail Running Trends and Footwear
Many longtime road runners are doing more running on trails. Possible explanations are: Their body is sore and they would like a more forgiving surface; they find running on hilly trails and a variety of surfaces uses different muscle groups and allows the runner to become more balanced in strength; Or, some runners just want more variety and adventure and hitting the trails provides Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-7262457695820226042013-07-03T11:39:00.000-07:002013-07-12T13:25:40.988-07:00My Favorite TrailSome great entries for our favorite trail contest.
CHESTER BOWL TRAILS
My favorite trail is Chester Bowl in Duluth, MN. I used to run it every day in the Spring and Fall when I went to UMD.
Chad
CCCP TRAILS
There are a lot of "destination" trails upon which anyone would love to ski, hike, etc. However, the CCCP trail has to be my favorite, because it is on my property and Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-75739627262684168162013-06-23T12:54:00.000-07:002013-06-23T12:54:08.589-07:00
SUMMER XC FITNESS FOR 'MATURE' ADULTSIt’s finally summer, and us ‘adults’ are balancing our desire for outdoor fitness activities along with good ol’ work, kid's needs and housekeeping/yard work demands and achy knees and hip joints. What to do? What is the best way to improve ourselves in the winter sport we love, with limited time and individual body limitations?
Speaking from one month Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-78057575862010266142013-06-17T11:36:00.000-07:002013-06-17T11:43:49.077-07:00Gear West Twilight 5K Results
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Jan's (sort of) Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
When it comes to cookies "healthy" is relative. Jan's are a bit better than the rest with whole wheat flour, nuts and heart-healthy oatmeal. And they're chocolatey/nutty good.
Here's how you make them:
1. Pre-heat oven 350
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Place ping pong ball sized balls of dough on greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-52085803571787775742013-06-06T11:30:00.002-07:002013-06-07T13:10:38.875-07:00
HOLLY BROOKS
"I have raced on Salomon skis for my entire professional career and absolutely love them. This year, Salomon skis helped me towards 13 individual top 30 results on the World Cup. Salomons are fast, stable, and competitive both Internationally and on your local trails and
races!"
Check out Holly's blog
hollyskis.blogspot.com
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Nike Vomero+ 7
by Speedy - Gear West Shoe Sales and High School Track and Cross Country Coach
The Nike Vomero+ 7 is the seventh edition (as the name implies). Since it first came out in 2006 the Vomero has been a staple in the Nike line of technical running shoes. Made for high mileage runners needing neutral cushioning, the shoe has been a winner from the beginning.
The Nike Vomero+ 7 is aGear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-85560022982653075732013-06-05T10:22:00.000-07:002013-06-07T10:40:18.665-07:00Taking care of your skin
Skin Considerations For The Athlete This Summer by Dr. Brian Zelickson and Dr. Susan Rudolph, Dermatologists Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It is critical for regulating body temperature, protecting from injury and defending against infection from the outside environment. It is important to take good care of your skin so it will remain healthy as you age and continue its role Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-41303353937839587232013-03-18T05:29:00.001-07:002013-03-18T06:30:06.010-07:00Bearskin Lodge to End of The Banadad Trail Saturday night - not quite roughing it.
Rule-free pot luck at Bearskin Lodge with the City of Lakes Loppet group who were enjoying a Northwoods ski weekend. Hot tub. Soft bed.
The Banadad Trail
A late start on our longest day. We started this leg with a new shuttle pilot (Kathy B.), a new coat of glide wax, and the temp right at zero. We headed southwest on PoplarGear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-33523560943216201162013-03-17T06:06:00.000-07:002013-03-17T06:06:19.638-07:00Searching For Devil TrackSaturdayThe owners of Bally Cabins suggested a new way to Devil TrackWe skiied the Bally Trails north to an ungroomed spur where we broke trail uphill in knee deep snow through a narrow uphill forest path. We changed leads frequently. Sweat profusely. Breathed heavily. The trail leveled off. Then, finally, we reached the The North Shore Trail which is used mostly by snowmobiles. For a future Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-21989776333848457592013-03-17T06:04:00.002-07:002013-03-17T06:40:59.898-07:00Friday - Exploring CT 158Friday
Refreshed after a night at Cascade Lodge we searched for a route from Bally Cabins to Devil Track Lodge.
Our first, best plan was to angle NW on CT 158 for 10km then turn east on North Devil Track Road, which we heard was plowed but enough snow remained on the road to ski. As part of their trail network, Bally Cabins grooms CT 158 for a couple km. Then we took turns breaking through four Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-52925118487230649662013-03-15T06:19:00.001-07:002013-03-15T06:20:13.185-07:00Lutsen to Bally Creek
Thursday
A long days work over the hot snow. Explored a possible connection between Sugarbush Trails and Lutsen Road. Ended at Bally Creek Trails north of Cascade State Park.
Connecting Sugarbush to Lutsen
It's five km from Sugarbush to Lutsen Road. Several years ago a Nordic ski trail was maintain between these points. A new golf course followed by condo developments ended this Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-50286507030992112872013-03-13T19:07:00.000-07:002013-03-13T20:07:45.798-07:00Day One - Tofte to Lutsen (not quite)Departed Mpls - 7am.
Sawtooth Outfitters in Tofte - 11am.
Owner, Jeff, Gave us some ideas feasibility of skiing from Onion River Road to Lutsen. "You may want some wider skis for that section".
Checking out Lake Superior
Heading up Tofte Trail
Kathy (Chief of Support) dropped us off at Bluefin Bay and drove to Onion River trail head where she skied westward along the Sugarbush Trails in Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-78860295051521442172013-03-11T12:03:00.002-07:002013-03-12T16:27:16.847-07:00North Shore Trek starts March 13
Tofte to Gunflint Lodge in Seven Days
Wednesday morning Tim Crampton and I (Tony Mommsen) will start skiing from Tofte Minnesota, seven days later we will finish at Gunflint Lodge. This is not a hard-core adventure. We will be skiing on groomed trail networks along Lake Superior and the Gunflint Trail (with just a couple obstacles). Sleeping in lodges with saunas and hot tubs. Gear Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-82790686772493236022013-03-04T10:26:00.001-08:002013-03-04T10:56:17.192-08:00Korte skier thanks paramedics
Hi Jan, Brian and Lynne,
Here's my 'shout outs' for this year's Korteloppet. As you folks know, I ski in the back of the pack (see Silent Sports article April 1996). So for the last 13 years I have been skiing the Kortie. This year I found that I didn't have any space left on my Madshus Classic skis so it was time for a family reunion at Gear West. Thanks to you LynneGear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-18392022564557082952013-02-13T08:04:00.000-08:002013-02-18T12:39:08.715-08:00How and why do I still fit in training for the Birkie?
By Jan Guenther
I am often asked, why does a woman of 53 with two teenage boys and a time demanding retail job still
have the desire and need to be fit enough to ski well at the Birkie?
Yes my priorities have shifted. I have no training log or heart rate monitor. My kids need me in the morning more than I need to stuff in swim workouts for strength and stretching like I used to. WithGear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-77051408701659181142013-02-05T11:40:00.001-08:002013-02-06T08:39:52.349-08:00Jennie Bender reports from Madona, Latvia
2/4/13
By Jennie Bender
Coming to you from Madona, Latvia, where I traveled after the Tour de Twin cities, to race a few of the Scandinavian cup races. My mission is to increase my FIS sprint points, and work on qualifying for the heats. I race a 5k classic, then a skate and classic sprint on the 9th and 10th in Estonia.
We flew into Riga, Latvia’s capital, on January Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-33792314946319527902013-02-04T09:20:00.000-08:002013-02-08T15:46:48.047-08:00Lynne Cecil 1985 Birkie with Photo
Lynne Cecil - Current Gear West Employee and Birkie Champion (a few years ago)Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-36896039660617618082013-01-25T16:18:00.001-08:002013-01-25T16:18:26.259-08:00Brian Gregg Testimonial
Gear West: The best ski selection and fit in the US
Seven years of great support with Salomon Skis means that I have an incredible quiver of skis. In many aspects of life I live simply in a one bedroom one bath home with my wife and dog. To be honest though, I don't mess around when it comes to my skis. I have about twenty pairs of skis for various conditions. I Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-30807363940425036882013-01-24T13:57:00.004-08:002013-01-25T10:35:52.737-08:00The Loppet Foundation - the folks behind the luminariesby Ingrid Remak
www.loppet.org.
Loppet skiers/ski camp/Minne-Loppet kids (photo cred - Loppet Foundation): Kids are enjoying skiing for the first time in the Loppet Foundation's youth programs.
Luminary and kid (photo cred - F/go)
Taking a peak through the enchanting forms,
the Luminary Loppet is a magical night for
all ages to enjoy.
Luminaries are not made, they are hatched. Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-47165305150275784452013-01-22T14:35:00.001-08:002013-01-22T15:03:28.275-08:00Wax Kits for Each WaveMatching the strategies from this article on wax strategies for marathon ski racing we create Wax Kits relating to the your starting wave
Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569291190205949493.post-62722721012093690532013-01-22T13:34:00.000-08:002013-07-30T12:04:56.161-07:00Wax Strategies for Each Wave
THREE STRATEGIES FOR MARATHON SKI RACING
Waxing for marathon racing forces a skier to make trade-offs between cost and performance. To simplify waxing for marathon racing I put together three strategies based on the wave you are starting in. These strategies are: Wave Five, Waves Three and Four and Elite, Waves One and Two. While I am specifically talking about glide wax strategies, these Gear West Ski & Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799994486532995738noreply@blogger.com4