Leah Wz
Slope-Ready: A Comprehensive Guide to Prepping Your Skis for the First Day on the Mountain
The snow is finally falling and the chains are ready for that first trek up to the resort! It's officially time to ensure your skis are...
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Gear Hut
- Nov 30
- 2 min
Presentation is Everything... Giving "Used" this Holiday.
Ehem... "Pre-loved". Giving gifts is hard...much less a used gift! It must be thoughtful and intentional. Because you know Aunt Susan is...
Leah Wz
- Nov 25
- 3 min
Sustainable consumerism... second-hand shopping.
It's what all the cool kids are doing... or should be doing. But realistically, in a world where trends and cheap consumerism often take...
Gear Hut
- Nov 20
- 2 min
Turn Black Friday GREEN with us!
EVENT ALERT: Gear Hut, Reno’s local used gear shop, is teaming up with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for their fourth annual...
Gear Hut
- Oct 5
- 2 min
Can I consign it? Winter 2023 consignment rules!
Oh hot dang, it's ALREADY OCTOBER... and I think our most received phone call this past week was "Hey, are you taking winter gear yet!?" ...
Gear Hut
- Sep 23
- 3 min
A perfect group activity: The Tahoe Via
Everyone talks about a Tahoe summer... but us locals know, fall is where it's at. Temps are cooler, the sun's a little lower and crowds...
Gear Hut
- Jul 19
- 3 min
First Time Backpacking?
Essential Tips for an Successful First Backpacking Trip - Expert Advice from Leah Wzientek, owner of Gear Hut Embarking on your first...
Alora Bourne
- Jul 1
- 3 min
Backpacking to eat.
An ode to a meal on the trail. If you’re like me and love to be outside and also love to eat, then you’re probably aware that food just...
Alora Bourne
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Is it time to clean your water bottle?
Let's all give our water bottles a sniff. Huh? What do you mean my water bottle shouldn’t smell like that? Let’s be honest, all of us...
Gear Hut
- May 8
- 3 min
Intro to Bikepacking
Ready for the ultimate two wheeled adventure? Do you love the concept of backpacking... but struggle with the whole pack situation? Want...
Alora Bourne
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Hate the heat? Paddleboarding is your getaway!
Sorry winter-dwellers, spring is here! Which means summer is right around the corner. For those who thrive in colder temperatures, this...
Gear Hut
- Apr 27
- 1 min
NPO 10% of Sales Day: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
This month’s featured NPO is Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful! Shop local and support KTMB by swinging by your favorite little gear shop...
Marina Bucini
- Apr 20
- 1 min
2023 Spring Trail Series is ON!
Gear Hut kicked off its 3rd Annual Trail Series in partnership with Reno Running Company last Thursday. The premier event of the season...
Gear Hut
- Apr 7
- 3 min
How To: Buy your first mountain bike
Woot woot! You made it to the HOW TO blog post! Mountain biking is a fun and exhilarating way to explore the great outdoors and get some...
Gear Hut
- Mar 24
- 2 min
How To: Consign your Mountain Bike
Have a used mountain bike that you no longer need or want? Consigning it is a great way to sell it, make some money and pass along the...
Marina Bucini
- Mar 16
- 2 min
What's "better than sliced bread"? GEAR HUT!
Do you have small business pride? Do you like being able to know store owners by their first names? Or how about supporting local...
Leah Wz
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Best views in Tahoe? Diamond Peak
We had our latest staff outing at Diamond Peak, the local treasure of a ski resort! Tahoe is known for some of the best skiing in the...
Gear Hut
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Help support Moon Rocks Bouldering Co.
Learn about this month’s featured NPO, Moon Rocks Bouldering Co.! Moon Rocks Bouldering Co.’s primary mission is introducing underserved...
Gear Hut
- Mar 5
- 2 min
March Hiking Inspiration #52RenoHikes
Ummm, but about this snow? We wanna pull out the hiking boots and trail runners, we're sick of these winter boots! Jk jk, we know the...
Gear Hut
- Jan 29
- 2 min
#52RenoHikes February Inspiration
We made it! It's month 2 of #52RenoHikes and WAHOOO you're crushing it. This month, we're inspiring you to head up the hill and explore...
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