News & Events

  • Adair Arbor on Chalk Art, Nature, & Impermanence

    by Second Gear
    Chalkboard art, like nature, is transitory. Since it can be erased, chalk lines are fleeting like many parts of the environment: such as a wildflo...
    Posted in Community Profiles Series

  • Ultrarunner Pete Ripmaster on Solitude, Isolation, & Personal Growth!

    by Second Gear
     Quarantine got you down? Second Gear friend Peter Ripmaster explains how the high and lows of solitude and isolation can help you flourish. U...
    Posted in Community Profiles Series

  • Curbside Consignment Now Available!

    by Second Gear
    We are now offering Curbside Consignment and accepting limited items by appointment only. Social distancing protocol will be followed and gear will...
    Posted in Announcements

  • Vote for Second Gear as Best Outdoor Gear Shop!

    by Second Gear
    Hi friends, Please consider voting for Second Gear as “Best Outdoor Gear Shop” in the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC contest! Voting is free and ava...
    Posted in Announcements

  • Running Rabbit Art Merch Giveaway!

    by Second Gear
    Our friends at Running Rabbit Art have graciously donated some of their incredible merch for us to give away to our first online shoppers! They've...
    Posted in Sales & Promotions

  • FAQ - Online Sales during our Store Shutdown

    by Second Gear
    Store Shutdown Online Sales FAQ Our retail location has been closed since March 17th. We will remain closed through at least April 30th in accord...
    Posted in Announcements

  • Get to Know Cara Mae!

    by Second Gear
    Dry hands run in Cara Steinbuchel’s family. Her granddad was a mechanic and her mom a nurse. Cara’s a potter. “We always needed a good lotion in t...
    Posted in Community Profiles Series

  • Guide to Getting Outdoors During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    by Second Gear
    It’s the first day of Spring in the U.S. (and a beautifully warm day here in Asheville) but that has been majorly overshadowed by the Coronavirus ...
    Posted in Educational Guides & Tutorials

  • Temporary Closure to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

    by Second Gear
    Dear Second Gear Customers and Consignors, After careful consideration, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 Second Gear has decided to close tem...
    Posted in Announcements

  • An Update on COVID-19

    by Second Gear
    Attention Second Gear Consignors & Customers,   Obviously many of you have heard the recent news about the COVID-19 virus. While there are cur...
    Posted in Announcements

  • Making Greenways Happen Event with Connect Buncombe

    by Second Gear
    Visit Second Gear on Saturday, March 21st from 11 am to 2 pm to learn more about Connect Buncombe and their work to support our local system of co...
    Posted in Nonprofit News

  • Winter Clearance Sale now 70% Off!

    by Second Gear
    Starting Friday February 28th we're increasing our Winter Clearance sale from 50% to 70% off! We've still got some gems in here so come on in and ...
    Posted in Sales & Promotions