Flyer) The cross-country ski tting experts are bringing North America’s largest inventory to you! WHO’S INVITED? All Club Members & Coaches WHEN IS IT HAPPENING? Saturday, October 7th from 11am – 7 pm Sunday, October 8th from 11 am – 5 pm WHERE IS IT HAPPENING? Trolley Square Shopping Center – next to Wells Fargo 600 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 WHY GEAR WEST? Our philosophy – fit matters. Gear West is based...
Why rollerski? Ski training during the summer and fall is critical to improving cross country ski technique and fitness. Rollerskiing is an important part of a well-rounded summer program because rollerskis do an excellent job imitating on-snow training. Like skiing on snow, rollerskiing exercises arms, legs, core and improves cardiovascular fitness. Rollerskiing is also great training for injured runners who are looking for an alternative low-impact, weight bearing workout. The saying “Skiers are made in...
Dubbed “The Dirty 30” by Drew Holbrook, this L4/5 rollerski workout (with repetitions of 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off) comes from Gear West's Matt Liebsch. “Between 20-40mins the workout will feel unbearable at times… this is where mental fortitude comes into play," he explains.
When Ali Oosterhuis entered to win the Fischer Sports American Birkebeiner Giveaway, she had no idea her name would be picked from the hundreds that entered. "This is awesome." The University of Minnesota student explained while collecting her prize from her local shop, Gear West in Minnesota.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) announced Friday that wooden skis and pine tar will be requirements for two World Cup stops this upcoming season. An insider says its part of an effort to stop the double-poling trend, but what are the implications and what could the future look like?
A 32-year-old father of three who works full time at Gear West, Matt Liebsch learned Thursday that he earned the final start for the U.S. at the Ski Tour Canada, which starts on Tuesday. "I’m super pumped to get an opportunity to score some World Cup points again," Liebsch said. "I think I've got a legit chance."
Press release) Training for a Cross Country Ski Marathon is hard enough. Save time and reduce stress by having your skis precision glide waxed by the best in the business! Race wax service is available for the 2016 American Birkebeiner. The service includes an LF base layer, HF race layer, 100% Fluoro top-coat, and hand structuring. Testing and waxing will be done on site to ensure the best possible skis for you. The service is available for...
Jennie Bender is just coming off a dominating performance at US Nationals. She has had some bad luck the past few years with her health (Mononucleosis and back injuries) and it has been so inspiring to see her fight through it all with both patience and dogged determination. Congratulations Jennie! Toko All Stars: Jennie Bender 1. Who was your skiing role model when you were growing up and why? I looked up to each person...
The first SuperTour races of the season have come and gone in West Yellowstone, but this photo gallery captures the essence of much of the racing -- including some shots that didn't make it into the race recaps.
(Press release) Ecommerce Sales Associate/Graphic Designer Gear West is looking for an Ecommerce Sales Associate/Graphic Designer to update our website, load product to our website, and also design graphics for branding and ads. This person must also be willing to take on multiple roles as this business is fairly seasonal. The other roles may involve answering the phone to take orders, or going out on to the sales floor and be willing to be a sales...
http://www.gearwest.com/video-contest Grab your camera (or phone) and make a really cool 20-second video. Shoot your friends, shoot a race, your favorite trail, tell a story, make it funny or serious. HOW IT WORKS 1. Shoot your 20 second video 2. Upload to YouTube 3. Send your YouTube link to info@gearwest.com to enter contest 4. Share your link with the world – video with the most views is the winner. SPECS. Please add a title frame....
Gear West will be at Yellowstone Ski Festival providing stone grind service drop off, race ski flex testing and ski demos. Matt Liebsch will give ski tech talk and be a guest coach for a five day race camp.
Gear West. Workouts will include individualized coaching and technique analysis, while beverages will be provided for “recovery” between sessions. It’s the perfect way to get fired up for the coming season! Register for the BrewSki weekend here Schedule Friday 10/24 5:00 – 6:00 pm: Optional Pole Hike/Trail Run – Mosquito Brook trail crossing. We will run north if you wish to arrive later and meet up on the trail 7:30 pm: Dinner at Coop’s Pizza...
Keep your rollerskis up to speed with tips from Gear West's Matt Liebsch. "Rollerski maintenance is generally considered an afterthought for many, but just a few minutes of effort can greatly enhance the performance and safety of your equipment," he says.
Three years ago, Gear West began development with Segla Engineering on our Signature Flex Tester. As we discussed in a previous post on FasterSkier, the goal was to "unlock the 'black box' mystery of cross country ski flex analysis". Since then, development has never really stopped. The flex tester software has been updated to allow us record the entire dynamic response under load and to report the total force coming down within the kick zone under that load.
Matt Liebsch, like any pro skier, is all about hammering the rollerski training, but this year, he's taken a slightly different approach. "It is important to keep training fun and diverse at times," he writes. That means 2 1/2-mile swims once a week, indoor cycling training and more. Liebsch explains why it works.
Gear West Ski & Run, Inc. is looking for someone who is self-motivated and passionate to lead and develop an understanding of the strategic marketing goals for multichannel sales growth.
Improve your Nordic skiing during the summer months at the Gear West Nordic Summer Camp. The Summer Camp will focus on technique, summer training, ski knowledge, wax and ski service, and having a fun filled weekend with fellow skiers. Come prepared to learn and improve your skiing potential.
How Gear West finds you the best ski Because we buy more skis, manufacturers help us secure the best skis. We work closely with European ski selection experts for each brand. These experts understand the nuances of quality race skis. They have tested thousands of skis and, in their hands, can feel what we are seeking in a quality race ski, a soft smooth initial camber with a firm and lively secondary camber. Sighting down...
Skintec is a performance no-wax ski that deliver a strong kick in all conditions along with great glide. The Kick is created by two different skin grip modules which are easily switched according to conditions.