Gear West

Gear West is a family-owned specialty sports destination serving the Minneapolis area and beyond, dedicated to cross-country and alpine skiing, snowboarding, biking, triathlons, and running—along with the expert service and gear that fuel those passions.

Founded over 27 years ago in a small 500-square-foot shop, Gear West has grown through five Long Lake locations into one of Minnesota’s premier independent sports retailers. Built from a love of skiing and triathlons, the business remains staffed by athletes who race, train, and coach in the very sports they support.

Just steps away, the 6,000-square-foot Gear West Alpine & Snowboard store offers skis, boards, tools, waxes, and apparel from top brands like Patagonia, Helly Hansen, and Arc’teryx. With expert tuning, fitting, and a laid-back, mountain-inspired atmosphere, Gear West continues to deliver exceptional service and authentic passion for outdoor adventure.