Hey everybody and welcome back to Gear 30 on the Blister Podcast Network.

You're here today with Kara Williard and today I am not coming to you from our usual

awesome headquarters at Elevation Hotel at Mount Crested Bute.

And that's because I am at a remote jungle cabana in Mexico,

surrounded in frogs, some dogs, and lots of mosquitoes.

So my audio might sound a little different than normal,

but damn, it's impressive to see where technology has come,

if only you could see where I am recording this podcast.

For today's episode, I am joined by Drew and Rachel Harding, the owners of the Spokane

Alpine House, and they are serving up a big announcement and here to give us all of the details.

They break down how this process is gone and why it breaks the mold on the paradigm we've

seen in the ski shop industry, and altogether it breaks the mold on the paradigm we've seen in the ski shop industry and altogether

it's quite impressive. As always, Drew and Rachel speak from a place of passion and commitment to

what they do and it makes me remember why specialty ski shops are the bedrock of our industry

and how important they are to keep this

sport growing. So for this season, I am asking you to check out our list of Blister Recommended

shops for your gear needs and help us keep that list strong and evolving with each passing year.

These are the shops we vouch for and can trust, and I think

you'll hear why in this conversation with Spokane Alpine House. And with that, let's get this

conversation going. Well, I'm here today with Drew and Rachel Harding of the Spokane

Alpine House, and I am so excited to be here with you guys.

It's been a couple years since you've been on Gear 30 and it's great to have you back.

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