The Gear Source in North Creek

Last December, after a Top 10 powder day at Gore, Powderqueen turned me on to a new gear store in North Creek, NY – The Gear Source. They carry new and used gear and the prices are really good. I found a pair of ski boots for our 3-year old for FIVE BUCKS.

I skied Gore on January 8, and I had a tough day for gear. I didn’t go into details in my report, but I think part of that tale is relevant here. There’s a small nut that holds the bail onto the cable of my Targa G3 binding. Over time, that nut/bolt assembly worked it self loose. I found myself on Foxlair, right before the big curve, with only one ski attached. Not fun.

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Conversation with Emily Stanton

Recently, we spoke with Emily Stanton, Marketing Manager, and Mike Pratt, General Manager, about Gore Mountain. Part One, with Emily, is the first of a two part conversation with Gore management.

NYSkiBlog: Emily … thanks for giving me time today. I really appreciate it. If it’s OK with you, I’d like to ask you a few questions to get an idea about who you are. After that, I’d like to move into some of the issues of the day. Some of the questions are mine, and some are from the readers of NYSkiBlog.

Emily Stanton: Sounds good.

NYSB: How old were you when you started to ride on snow?

ES: I was five.

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