Gear Up! Gear Exchange Buys and Sells

By Harper Landry

TNews Contributor

Calling all gear lovers! Gather up your gently used outdoor gear and clothing. Girdwood has a new business in town. The Girdwood Gear Exchange opened this past summer giving Girdwoodians an opportunity to buy and sell gear. 

It is owned and run by Mara Hall who followed the consignment model when creating her new business. This model benefits the consignor, who makes money by selling used items, while the buyer gets quality gear at a discounted price.

Mara, who loves thrift shopping and clothes, started her career selling women’s clothing at markets. When the commercial space at her current location opened she bought it hoping to expand. Instead of going to Anchorage, her hope is that locals will utilize her store.

Girdwood Gear Exchange is about a half mile up Alyeska on the left.

The Gear Exchange couldn’t make it easier. All you have to do is bring in gear that still has life and Mara will sort through and take what she thinks will sell. She organizes your gear and prices it. It's super easy and a great way to reuse gear.

The Gear Exchange has a colorful array of deals.

The Gear Exchange is located at 599 Alyeska Highway.  December hours are 

Friday & Saturday 11-5

Sunday & Monday 11-3

The Gear Exchange is currently taking winter clothing and gear, but will transition to summer gear when the seasons change.

Go check out the Girdwood Gear Exchange and you might just walk out with a new Patagonia jacket that you didn’t know you needed.