Ski season may only last a few months, but your gear is a year-round commitment. Whether you ski a few weekends each winter or hit the slopes every week, taking care of your skis, boots, poles, and accessories ensures they last longer, perform better, and stay ready for action. The good news? It doesn’t take much—just a few smart habits and storage decisions can make all the difference.

Here arefive expert-recommended ways to keep your ski gear in top shape year-round.

1. Clean Your Gear Thoroughly After Every Season

The first and most important step to protecting your ski gear is giving it a deep clean after the season ends. Dirt, grime, road salt, and moisture can build up on skis and bindings, and sweat or mildew can settle into boots and gloves. Clean gear not only looks better—it lasts longer.

How to do it:

• Wipe skis with a damp cloth, especially around the bindings
  
  

• Remove liners from boots and let everything dry completely
  
  

• Use mild soap and water for helmets, goggles, and outerwear
  
  

• Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage plastics and coatings
  
  

2. Store Skis and Poles Off the Floor

Leaning your skis against a wall might seem harmless, but it can cause warping, scratches, or unwanted stress on the bindings over time. Instead, keep your gear elevated and secure with a dedicated wall-mounted storage system.

Using a solution likeGravity Grabber, you can store skis and poles vertically or horizontally while protecting the edges and bases. The padded arms grip gear gently, preventing slippage or damage from pressure points. This kind of mount also works for poles and other seasonal gear like snowboards, boots, or avalanche tools.

3. Wax and Tune Before Storing

Even if you’re not planning to hit the slopes for months, giving your skis or snowboard a fresh wax and edge tune before storage can prevent base oxidation and rust. A thick storage wax layer acts as a barrier against air, moisture, and corrosion.

Pro tip:
Don’t scrape the wax off until next season. That protective coat helps preserve the structure of the base through the warmer months.

4. Store in a Cool, Dry Place—Not the Garage Floor

Temperature swings, humidity, and direct sunlight are the enemies of ski gear. While garages and sheds are popular storage locations, storing gear on the floor or near a window can lead to fading, delamination, or even rust. Always store ski gear in acool, dry, and shaded location where the temperature is relatively stable.

This makeswall-mounted racks ideal—not just for space efficiency, but for gear protection. Keeping everything off the floor also reduces the chance of accidental damage or exposure to moisture.

5. Keep Your Accessories Organized and Ready

Goggles, gloves, balaclavas, avalanche beacons, helmets—these items are easy to misplace and even easier to damage in off-season bins. Instead of tossing everything in a box, organize accessories with wall hooks, shelves, or built-in gear wall systems. Store goggles in their case, hang gloves to air out, and keep your avalanche kit together so you’re not scrambling next season.

Many storage systems now offerintegrated hooks or modular add-ons to make storing small ski gear as simple as mounting the skis themselves.

The Takeaway: Great Storage = Better Ski Seasons

Ski gear isn’t cheap, and nothing slows down your first day back on snow like discovering rusted edges, warped skis, or missing equipment. With just a bit of care and the right wall-mounted setup, you can keep your entire ski kit in great condition year-round—and make getting ready for next season faster and easier.

Looking for a better way to store your gear?
Wall-mounted systems like Gravity Grabber offer padded protection, universal compatibility, and space-saving design for skis, snowboards, poles, and more—all in one sleek mount. A little storage investment now saves you time and money later.