Since its founding in 2015, one of the core values of The Hoarding Marmot has been to promote environmental advocacy and education. We do this every day by giving new life to old gear and keeping it out of the landfill. This year on Earth Day, an international day for action on environmental protection, we are proud to announce a new partnership with one of Alaska’s foremost environmental advocacy groups, Trustees for Alaska. Trustees for Alaska is a homegrown nonprofit public interest environmental law firm established in 1974. They provide legal services to protect and defend public lands, waterways, wildlife,...

Happy almost-new year! If you’ve been in the store lately, you might have noticed a lot more consigned gear moving through. It’s not just you, we are continuing to see more and more folks signing on with us, and today we’re celebrating a huge milestone for The Hoarding Marmot: after almost seven years, we have officially passed 10,000 consignors! What began in 2015 as a modest little shop in Spenard has grown into one of Anchorage’s go-to spots for outdoor technical gear, and we couldn’t have done it without all of our amazing consignors and customers. We’re working on the...

Snowshoeing is easy to learn, almost anyone can do it, and it’s more budget friendly than other winter snowsports. Here’s how to get on those snowy trails this winter.

This fall, don’t change your plans, change your gear. In Alaska, we know better than to wait for sunny days. If you want to get outside this fall, you can! It’s as simple as wearing the right clothes in the right order. Here’s how. Layer 1: Base Layer This layer is against your skin and is designed to regulate body temperature and wick moisture away from your skin.   We recommend wool or another wicking fabric for your base layer. If it’s good enough for sheep, it’s good enough for us! Specific brands to look for: Ibex, Patagonia Capilene, Smartwool, IceBreaker....

Alaska is unique in that all 3 species of bears found in North America, Polar Bears, Brown/Grizzly Bears, and Black Bears, all reside in Alaska! We've collected some essential bear safety tips for navigating the wild, wild world of the Great Alaskan Wilderness that is well-known for also being bear territory. Be Bear Aware!