USSA Coaches Education Certification Clinic Offered
September 30, 2008
On Saturday, October 18th, Gear West will host the US Ski Team's Level 100 Coaches Education Certification led by CXC's Bryan Fish. The free class will focus on skate and classic technique. Classic and freestyle roller skis are required.

CLOTHING AND SKI SPECIALS CONTINUE AT GEAR WEST RUN & SKI!
September 20, 2008
Time to clean out all 07/08 clothing! OVER 40% off!
~Summer Shirts, Shorts and more for Women and MEN.
~SWIX Ski Jackets...all sizes and colors for men and women!
~Salomon 05/06 Skate Skis and Classic Skis! From $250-$299.99 (Were $429.99)
~Rossi C1 & C2 Classic closeouts going fast!
~Rossi Xium S1 and S2 Skates! From $279.99 (Save $150!)
~Fischer RCS Skate and Classic Skis- hot deals!
~lots more, just stop by....running and trail shoes! Keen Shoe Sale! from 40% off!

Pig Out Sale Sep 11-17
September 7, 2008
Gear Wests biggest in store event of the year. Great prices, informative events, demo's and more. Best selection anywhere, ever.

PIG OUT Trail Run August 6th
July 31, 2008
Join us Wednesday, August 6th, at 9am for the 8th annual Pig Out Scavenger Runl! Run from Gear West into the woods to find lots of (hidden) candy and gift certificates. Bring a BACK PACK to fill up...you may never eat again!   Hunt for the finest food treats! Get a Run Workout! Find Gift certificates for Big GEAR WEST discounts on shoes and ski gear discounts!

Gear West Ladies Night July 23rd
July 17, 2008
Gear West will be hosting a special Ladies Night Wednesday, July 23rd at their store in Long Lake. Try out some of the latest fitness clothing, hear from industry experts and enjoy a casual get-together with wine and chocolate.

Gear West Shoe and Clothing Sale!
May 28, 2008
First pair of run shoe/sandal/trail shoe = 10% off; Two pairs purchased = 20% off; Three pairs purchased = 30% off. Many more trail and run shoes on sale from $49.99! Clothing: spring summer and fall range from 10=50% off. Pellet Grill Sale (great grills!). Plus multiple seminars on Saturday. And always XC skis and boots on sale- best time to buy closeouts!

Newton Shoe Clinic!
April 13, 2008
Next Friday, April 18th, 5:30-6:30pm. What is so special about the Newtons? What is forefooot Running? Are Newton Shoes Right for me? and more! Check out Newton Running on YOUTUBE for educational video, provided by the Newton Shoe Tech. Treats and shoe deals following clinic.

Free Womens Skate Clinic at Baker Park
February 26, 2008
Women! FREE 1 Hr Skate Clinic this SATURDAY at BAKER PARK for BEGINNING XC SKIERS! Given by Jan Guenther and maybe others--depending on the interest. Receive a quick overview of skating basics in a relaxed warm atmosphere! No cold weather this weekend! 10:00 am- meet at the Baker Park Chalet Please/Must RSVP: 952-473-0377 or gearwest@gearwest.com We must have a minimum of 5 skiers.

Gear West End of Season Blowout
February 21, 2008
Gear West is running big savings on their cross-country ski gear including 40% off Swix jackets, and big savings on 2007 model year racing skis.

Two Weeks Before the Birkie Sale
February 9, 2008
The Two Week Before the Birke Sale! 30% off all clothing of Color! That means all pants, wool sweaters, long underwear, jackets that are NOT BLack is on SALE! Always Skis on Sale. Rossi Xium S1 & S2 Skate only $279.99 Salomon Equipe 10 Classics only $279.99 Check web for all the deals!

Gear West Womens Night Out
January 23, 2008
Gear West is hosting a low-key Womens Night Out, this Thursday, January 24th, at their Long Lake store. It's a casual, informative, conversational, wine & chocolate tasting, Q&A on waxing, get together.

Gear West Womens Night Out
December 2, 2007
Gear West is hosting a low-key Womens Night Out, this Thursday, December 6th, at their Long Lake store. It's a casual, informative, conversational, wine & chocolate tasting, clothing-trying-on, get together.

Gear West Waxing Clinics
November 30, 2007
Beginning December 4th, Gear West will host free Tuesday evening weekly waxing clinics, featuring a number of guest speakers. Clinics start at 6:30 pm.

Support Snowmaking, Win a Chariot Child Trailer
November 1, 2007
Gear West is extending their drawing to win a Chariot Child trailer with ski attachment. Contribute to Gear West's fundraising drive for the City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation and you'll be automatically entered into the drawing.

Women's Winter on Snow
October 16, 2007
Jan Guenther and Cindy Swift are putting together the Women's Winter on Snow, December 8th & 9th Seeley, WI. They invite all women who would like to learn how to skate and classic ski and hang out with other like-minded, ambitious women.

Womens Snow Angel Night at Gear West
October 15, 2007
Gear West is starting a series of womens nights activities, beginning Thursday, October 25th. Coming out for an informal evening of wine and chocolate testing, along with some clothing sampling.

Trail Running Shoes
While you're waiting for the snow to fly, check out our full line up of trail running shoes. We carry top brands like: Montrail, Salomon, Merrell, Asics, and New Balance.

Gear West Online Store
Looking for some new skis, a waxing iron, or maybe just some wax but don't have a local ski shop? Try our online store!

Ski Base Preparation
We've got a nice piece on ski base preparation featured on our site, with photos of Matt Fox to help illustrate some of the points.