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2023 Ski and Snowboard Gear Preview
From boards to boots, bindings and skis, here's a small sneak peek of some of the newest, hottest winter hardgoods that are already getting us stoked for 2023.
Thru-Hiking Sweden's 800+ Mile Gröna Bandet (FILM PREMIERE)
Watch Utah-based hiker (and previous GEAR:30 employee) Bryden Bowley thru-hike Sweden's Gröna Bandet, an 808-mile trek to the northernmost border of Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
10 Essentials for Hiking in Northern Utah
Regardless of whether you’re planning on hiking for hours or days, there are a few things you shouldn’t leave home without.
Caleb Figgins on his Ogden-built, eco-friendly Happy Hippy Skis
Caleb Figgins incorporated everything he loved about different skis into the ones he started building himself. Now, Caleb and his wife Liz are gearing up to offer others a chance to ride their handmade Happy Hippy skis, too.- Mekenna Malan
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The Best Gear for Spring Ski Touring
When lift lines grow endless and spring snowpack stabilizes, the backcountry starts calling. From touring basics to must-have accessories, here's the best gear for a long, sunny day in the mountains.
Janifer Larson on bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival to Ogden
We sat down with the Utah native who brought the fest to Ogden starting in 1999. Find more information on this year’s inspiring and adventurous films and grab your tickets before they're gone!
Outdoor Gift Ideas for Your Valentine
You appreciate your valentine, and they appreciate quality gear. Here's our top picks for Valentine's Day gifts that will encourage you both to make a date with the great outdoors.- Mekenna Malan
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All the New Gear We Loved in January
This month, we received several long-awaited shipments, including Voile and Head skis, Jones snowboards, and avalanche safety gear.
Here are our staff's outdoor goals for 2022
In 2022, we want you to get outside! Our staff members have set some rad outdoor-centric resolutions for the new year. Get to know them, then come visit us so we can help you prepare for your own adventure.- Mekenna Malan
- Tags: gear:30 gear:30 ogden gear:30 staff ogden utah outdoor goals 2022 things to do outdoors utah
2022 Outlook: A Note From Our GM
In mid-2021, we adopted a new phrase at GEAR:30: “Improve your outdoor experience.” As GEAR:30 moves into 2022, we are excited to announce a slight shift in our buying strategy focusing more on gear and less on apparel.
Our top 10 blog posts of 2021, from local ultralight packs to the best climbing routes in Ogden
ICYMI, we rounded up our top 10 most popular blog posts of 2021. Thanks for following along with Ogden's mountain shop this year—we'll see you in 2022!- Mekenna Malan
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