The equipment. The fit. The price.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI AND R UN
Gear West XC Ski & Run offers YOU the largest selection of xc skis, boots, poles and nordic clothing found anywhere! We also provide
the best ski service - waxing, stone grinding
and guidance on what equipment works best
for your student skier.
Notice our new building?
Our Adrenaline store, which offers Alpine,
snowboards, soccer, lacrosse, longboards
AND the coolest selection of Casual Clothing
will be moving to the GW campus late winter.
Gear West Adrenaline is currently located
just one mile west of Gear West Ski and Run,
past McDonalds on the south side of 112.
2014/15
High School
Team Packages
The equipment.
The fit.
The price.
A few thoughts
from the owners
Who also have
kids in sports
Thank you for considering Gear West! We are passionate about xc skiing and have
worked hard -over 22 years- to create the most exciting xc ski store possible. Our
goal? To offer you and your racer a terrific selection of skis, boots, and poles, a staff
full of wisdom, and ski packages with a lot of value! We want you to understand the
quality of the equipment, the options available, and how we fit skis to meet your
racer’s abilities and your financial needs.
About us? Brian won the xc skiing state meet for Coon Rapids (a very long time ago) and sold skis for Fischer. Jan fell in love
with skiing after college, quit her “real job”, raced skis, triathlon and canoes a lot, and has owned/operated a sports store for
over 35 years. Our job, and everyone who works for Gear West, is to provide you with the best service possible, make you
excited about skiing and happy with your purchases.
Skier parents!
Your student has chosen cross country skiing - what fun! The four ingredients
to a great ski experience are: teammates, snow, coaches, and equipment.
At Gear West we love snow and employ XC ski coaches at our store. We
support all coaches and teams with discounts, but equipment and service
is where we shine. We recognize skiing requires an investment and we take
fitting customers with the right gear seriously.
I can tell you with certainty that the value and fit of equipment purchased
at Gear West is the best you can find anywhere. Gear West, Jan, Brian and
staff guarantee you will be educated about the equipment that best fits the
needs of your student – classic or skate, beginner or advanced. Be excited
that your son or daughter is interested in xc skiing. It is an amazing sport
that develops tenacity, love for the outdoors, coordination, fitness and lasting
friendships. Thank you for your trust.
Sincerely, Jan Guenther
[email protected]
Keeping your athlete warm and dry.
Dressing in breathable layers is crucial to staying warm. XC ski
racers work hard in cold weather and they perspire. To stay
comfortable it is essential to transfer sweat from the body while
blocking wind and cold. We suggest a three-layer system: a
quality, moisture-wicking base layer, a thin fleece mid-layer and
a wind-stopping outer-layer.
BASE LAYER (Top and bottom) Transfers moisture away from
the skin and holds the warm air generated from exercise next to
the skin. GW carries Craft, Swix, Bjorn Dahlie for tops, bottoms
and wind briefs.
MID LAYER (Top) Insulated layer for cold days and/or easier workouts. Accomplished
best with light fleece, vest. Often a second base layer works well in trapping warm air.
OUTER LAYER (Top and bottom) Blocks wind while wicking moisture away from the
body. Outer layers also add warmth. Jackets and pants are usually designed with a
wind-block front and breathable back.
Crucial accessories include: windbriefs (boys), mitts or lobster gloves, liners, hats,
overboots, wool socks, Warm Skin/Dermatone (for face), goggles and drink holder.
gearwest.com 952-473-0377
CROSS COUNTRY SKI AND R UN
Put our team to
work for yours.
Listed packages are suggestions of
the MANY options available. With
the largest XC ski inventory and
knowledgable ski fitters we can
mix and match to find the best ski,
boots and poles to maximize your
skier’s ability and your budget!
LEARN WAXING! Free Wax Clinics.
Tuesday at 6:30 pm in our store.
Everyone is Welcome!
New! Nordic Boot Custom FIT
clinics. Peak performance requires
alignment, balance and comfort.
Paul Langer, a board certified
podiatrist specializing in sports
medicine, brings 15 years of clinical experience to skiers interested
in improving boot fit. Foot pain?
Balance issues? Paul will assess
and suggest the best insole or
adjustment to improve balance and
comfort.
LONG LAKE, MN
952-473-0377 www.gearwest.com
Quality! Jr Skate & Classic pkg
$399+
Fischer RCS or RCS Carbonlite Jr. skate + classic skis Student
price
Swix CT5 Pro w/ Pro Fit straps (2 pr)
Rossi X6 / Fischer RC3 Combi boots. Exercise bindings. Mount.
Ideal for Junior Race Programs such as Fast Kids
Skate Entry Level
Salomon Equipe 7 skate skis
Swix RC Pro composite pole with biathlon strap
Salomon Skiathlon / Active Combi boots
Salomon Sport Ski bindings and mounting
Classic Entry Level
$375+
Student
price
$375+
Atomic Pro Cl, Salomon Equipe 7 Cl, Equipe Jr Cl Ski Student
price
Swix RC Pro composite pole with biathlon strap
Salomon Skiathlon Jr Combi boot. Sport Cl bindings. Mounting
Skate (or classic) Intermediate
Fischer SCS skate skis or Fischer SCS classic skis
Swix CT5 poles (Profit grips)
Salomon Pro Combi boots, bindings and mounting
Entry Level: 2 Ski Package
$540+
Student
price
$650+
Salomon Equipe 7 skate skisand Equipe 7 classic skis Student
price
Swix CT5 RC Pro poles (2 pr)
Salomon Active Pilot boots
Salomon Sport bindings and mounting
Intermediate: 2 Ski Package
$890+
Student
Fischer SCS skate skis and Fischer SCS classic skis
price
Swix CT5 poles with Pro Fit straps (2 pr)
Salomon Active or Pro combi boots, bindings and mounting
Elite Skate or Classic Closeouts
Skis Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic
Boots Salomon RS Carbon skate, Rossi or Fischer....
Poles Swix Team Northug race poles
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$900+
Student
price
Your student skier’s checklist
Base Layer
Top baselayer - Quality is important. We suggest two sets.
Bottom baselayer - themal tights or long underwear
Windbriefs for boys
Merino wool socks (Keep feet warm and dry)
Mid-layer light fleece top- or second base layer for extra warmth
Outer Layer
Jacket with wind-block front and breathable
back. (Alpine or down coats are too warm)
Wind pants with wind-block front and breathable back. (Swix, Craft, Bjorn Dahlie....)
Hat and/or headband
Buff/Balaclava to keep neck + face warm
Mittens, lobster gloves or gloves
Glasses or goggles
Overboots to keep feet warm on cold days
Accessories
Ski Bag (a must for the bus!)
Ski wax (glide and kick). Varies with team supplies.
Gear bag (so you don’t lose things)
Waxing bench and iron. Eventually.
Waterbottle holder or hydration waistpack
Ski Ties
Warm Skin / Dermatone to prevent
frostbite on exposed skin
Hand warmers
gearwest.com 952-473-0377