2012 Black Diamond of Excellence Awards Winners–Gear Heads

Best Bike Fitter
Fitwerx

Best Bike Repair
Skirack

Best Road Bike Retailer
Skirack

Best Mountain Bike Retailer
Earl’s

Best Kids’ Bike Retailer
Earl’s Cyclery

Best Road Bike Manufacturer
Trek

Best Mountain Bike Manufacturer
Specialized

Best Ski Tune-Up
The Grind at Mount Snow

Best Alpine Ski Shop
Skirack

Best Nordic Shop
Skirack

Best Ski/Snowboard Repair
The Grind at Mount Snow

Best Ski Manufacturer
Volkl

Best Snowboard Manufacturer
Burton

Best Boot Fitter
Outdoor Gear Exchange

Best Climbing Shop
Outdoor Gear Exchange

Best Hiking/Backpacking Shop
Outdoor Gear Exchange

Best Tele/AT Shop
Outdoor Gear Exchange

Best Camping Gear Shop
Outdoor Gear Exchange

Best Paddling Shop
Umiak

Best Running Shop
Skirack

Best Swimming Gear Shop
Skirack

Best Triathlon Gear Shop
Skirack

Best Place to Buy a Car Rack
Onion River Sports

Best Car for Getting To and From Adventures
Subaru

Best Customer Service at a Gear Shop
Outdoor Gear Exchange

Best Merino Wool Products Manufacturer
Ibex

Best Gear Shop
Outdoor Gear Exchange

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