Laura Provine Tells Us How GearTrade Helps Ski Moms Save Money and Keep Gear Out of Landfills

Send us Fan Mail Special Podcast offer: Valid now through 12/31. One use per customer. Take 20% off Promo items at GearTrade.com. Welcome to season four of the Ski Moms podcast! Become a paid subscriber on Substack to listen ad-free In this episode of The Ski Moms Podcast, our hosts chat with Laura Provine, Head of Operations at Gear Trade, about sustainable shopping, outdoor gear recycling, and the ski industry's impact on the environment. Gear Trade is a marketplace designed for pre-owned outdoor gear, where Laura and her team are passionate about giving outdoor equipment a second life and promoting sustainable shopping for all adventure lovers, from skiers to hikers. Laura shares insights into Gear Trade’s mission, their Recommerce™ system, and the benefits of choosing used gear for families, the planet, and your wallet. She also explains how to buy and sell through Gear Trade, helping moms find quality gear for their families at affordable prices. For families focused on skiing and sustainable living, this episode offers valuable tips on reusing and recycling ski gear to keep your winter adventures eco-friendly and affordable. Topics Discussed: Sustainable shopping for skiing and outdoor gear Benefits of purchasing pre-owned equipment How Gear Trade’s marketplace works for buying and selling ski gear Gear Trade’s Recommerce™ system for environmentally conscious consumers Tips for saving money and reducing waste in outdoor gear shopping Head to GearTrade.com to find out more. Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under) $99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under) Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn MORE! This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com. Register by August 15, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip. Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot. Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Support the show Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms! Website: www.theskimoms.co Ski Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discounts Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes Join the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/ Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected] [email protected]