Oregon Nordic Club Portland Chapter HOME SEARCH About ONC Membership News and Events Nordic Issues Officers & Committees TRIPS Day Trips Overnight Trips Trips Guide Resources for Trip Leaders TRAILS Mt Hood Guide Mt Hood FS Trail Report St. Helens and Mt Adams FS Trail Report Topo Maps DIRECTIONS & WEATHER Directions Weather GEAR Ski Gear What to Wear Rentals and Retailers Shop Online LINKS ONC Chapters ONC Photo Gallery Nordic Skiing Other Links Send mail to webmaster with comments about this web site.   Links to Gear Resources Nordic Gear Oregon Mountain Community - Portland Eastside store (2975 NE Sandy Blvd) that has an excellent selection of gear for Nordic skiing as well as other outdoor activities.  They also rent gear. Outside Magazine - Outside Magazine's links to gear manufacturers. REI Home Page - You can buy it online from REI, update your REI account, and check out the schedule of clinics and events at the Portland and Tualatin stores. Rossignol - They offer skis, boots, binding, and poles for Nordic skiing.  Also inline skates. Salomon Nordic - Salomon equipment for Nordic skiing.  The site tells us that Francois Salomon introduced the world's first cable ski binding in 1954. Other Gear How to Buy a Backpack - How to Buy a Backpack - Evolution of the Threadbare Spud Sack By Robert Earle Howells GORP - The Camper's Companion - Boots - A primer on boots. Rainy Pass Repair, Inc. - Repair Service - Repairs outerwear, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, luggage, tent poles, dry suits, life jackets, climbing slings and more. A large parts selection enables us to match zippers, snaps and buckles.  Rainy Pass is an authorized repair service for Gore-tex fabrics." Food Essentials 2000 - Products for emergencies preparedness (Y2K), outdoor foods, and other equipment.   They are a dealer for AlpineAir foods. Pack Lite Foods for Camping and Backpacking - Online ordering for nutritious prepackaged meals that weigh about one pound per person per day--ideal for backpackers, canoeists, and wilderness campers.  Located in the heart of the Boundary Water canoe country, Grand Marais, Minnesota. Gear Reviews OutdoorReview.com - The online resource for outdoor enthusiasts including consumer-generated gear reviews of sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, hiking boots, camping stoves and water filters as well as, trail reviews, a photo gallery, marketplace, message board.  This site also provides numerous links to manufacturers. OutSide Magazine Buying Guide - This is the place to get a comprehensive review of gear. 1999–2009 Portland Chapter ONC. All Rights Reserved.