It is the tip of December and all our native ski areas are already open, the Cascades stacked with a wholesome base of snow. That may imply just one factor: time for brand new ski gear! This is the place to buy the powder hound in your life (or, let’s be sincere, your self).
ProSki Seattle
Laurelhurst
The town’s longtime backcountry specialist moved to a recent locale close to the College District. The store additionally does season leases of resort-ready gear and store work, all with a chatty locals-first vibe. Although the gross sales flooring is small, the inventory runs surprisingly deep—and employees experience means you are higher off asking for what you want than searching aimlessly.
Bellevue, Tacoma
Two Eastside places plus one in Tacoma serve a variety of snow-ready items, together with Nordic, backcountry, rental, and children’ setups. That is additionally vacation spot while you want specialised baggage and baggage for large ski or snowboard journeys.
The winter season brings extra stock on the “mountain” aspect of Mountain to Sound.
West Seattle
Cheers to an area ski store that is aware of the hardy residents of its remoted neighborhood go onerous in paddling in addition to on the ski slopes. Winter inventory contains Nordic, backcountry, and downhill resort gear, plus a choice of automotive racks to get every little thing to the mountain (or, in fact, the sound).
Interbay
For half the yr, this out of doors heart is devoted to all issues bike, together with service. However when the climate shifts it is ski time, together with gear tune-ups, season ski leases, and boot becoming by the hands of licensed MasterFit Boot Fitters.
South Lake Union
With so many locals chasing the latest gear, there are a number of nice used skis, snowboards, and boots floating round. The REI-adjacent Play It Once more outpost buys used gear and pays on the spot; additionally they promote new wares, however the very best offers cover within the used racks.
Evo
Fremont
Whereas the Fremont flagship manages to suit multi-sport gear and a skate park beneath one roof, the web arm of the retailer presents a broad choice and well-compiled gear stats. Boot fittings and knowledgeable steerage can be found in-store; contemplate visiting throughout a slower weekday for sooner service.
REI
Numerous
Do not forget in regards to the behemoth of outside exercise; the REI flagship carries Nordic and every kind of downhill skis, together with each type of attire and accent possible. Examine on-line for the total choice, since solely a fraction can match in-store.
Fremont
The outpost of a small Colorado chain expanded north into Washington with experience in light-weight gear meant for sporty uphill ski or splitboard journey. Educated employees can repair nearly something within the store—or suggest a inventive answer. In summer time, the shop shifts focus to path working and mountain climbing gear.
Gearhouse
Capitol Hill
This spot is strictly for leases—and pals. The out of doors membership focuses on the social aspect of snow sports activities and different excessive endeavors. They’re going to set you up with rental skis, snowboards, and snowshoes, plus carpools, ski buddies, and restore clinics.
Fremont
Seattle’s consignment gear store hawks extra than simply planks to slip down snow; inventory contains gloves, jackets, and even security gear. Earn credit score by buying and selling in prime quality gadgets that do not match or fit your winter plans. It is a sustainable technique to improve with secondhand new-to-you gear.
