On this episode of Extra Blue I welcome Jan Gunther and David Chamberlain. Jan is the owner of Gear West Ski and Bike shop located in Long Lake, MN, just west of the Twin Cities. Founded in 1992 by Jan and her husband, this little shop has grown to be the largest ski shop in North America! In this episode, we dive into how Jan built the shop, touching on the subject of starting a business as a woman in the 90’s, and how she’s built the team of experts around her to bring the best products and services possible to the ski community. That team of experts would not be complete without Gear West’s head of service, David Chamberlain. David was a professional ski racer himself, competing on the World Cup and at multiple World Championships. He took his knowledge from elite performance and ski preparation and turned it into an incredible service to offer others at Gear West.

In this episode, we talk about the symbiotic relationship between Gear West and the ski community. One would not be able to succeed without the other! I’ve seen the impact Gear West can have on a community through the countless events, sponsorships, and engagements that are all circled around getting more people outside, with the love of the sport.

URL: https://www.gearwest.com/collections/alayna