Grant Gunderson Photography

Name: Grant Gunderson Photography
Address: Bellingham, WA, 98226, US
Telephone: +13603198922

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I am a photographer that specializes in getting people stoked to be in the outdoors.

10/31/2026

Taking old skis (and snowboards) and making them better than new with our CNC edge machine and top of the line stone grinder. We are able to add a Mt. Baker Ski Area specific base structure for optimum glide that makes a significant difference with our coastal snow. alpineedge.labs Reichmann Ski & Board Tuning

10/29/2026

State-of-the-art ski and snowboard tuning equipment is only as good as your ability to set it up, calibrate it, and validate the results.

At alpineedge.labs precision isn’t just a marketing claim. It’s something we measure.

We found that the standard digital base bevel gauge simply wasn’t accurate enough for the tolerances we’re working toward. So we put our in-house machining capabilities to work, boring and reaming the gauge to accept a significantly higher-quality Mitituyo precision indicator.

The result? With our Reichmann Ski & Board Tuning equipment, we’re achieving edge bevel accuracy within 0.01° across the entire length of the edge.

That’s not just precision at one point. That’s consistency from tip to tail.

It’s a level of accuracy and repeatability that traditional hand filing and belt grinding simply can’t match.

The equipment matters. The expertise to make it perform matters even more.

Mt. Baker Ski Area

10/25/2026

There is a massive amount of snow in the forecast for Mt Baker Ski Area for the next week! Come on in to alpineedge.labs to get your gear dialed in for the season and get 15% off all ski and snowboard services for the month of October. Given the forecast it’s looking like it will be a damn good start to winter.

10/08/2026

Headed to the Komo Kulshan Ski Swap this weekend? Let’s get your finds ready for snow.

Whether you score a setup at the swap or pull your favorite skis out of the garage, bring them by Alpine Edge. We’re celebrating ski season with 15% off all services for the entire month of October! alpineedge.labs

After 30 years working alongside some of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders, I’ve seen how much properly prepared gear matters. You don’t have to be a pro to appreciate edges that hold and bases that glide—especially when Baker gives us powder, hardpack, and everything in between.

We’ve brought that experience home to Bellingham with state-of-the-art Reichmann ski and snowboard tuning equipment, precision binding mounts, advanced binding testing, and infrared waxing. From your trusty daily setup to a great swap find, we’ll help you get the most out of your gear.

Have a Baker season pass? Bring it in for 10% off services all season long!

We’re now open Saturdays, too!

Monday–Friday: 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday: Noon–6 PM

Swing by after the swap, check out the shop, and get ready for winter.

10/01/2026

OLD GEAR. BETTER THAN NEW.

Scored a deal at the ski swap? Bring it to Alpine Edge Labs and discover how good used gear can feel.

We’ve invested in some of the most advanced ski and snowboard tuning equipment available: Reichmann Ski & Board Tuning Profi4 and DS2 Race technology, infrared waxing, and precision binding release testing. World Cup caliber equipment, meticulous setup, and personal attention to every tune.

From base repairs and precision stone grinding to snow-specific structure and carefully finished edges, we can make your old gear perform better than it did straight from the factory. Infrared waxing delivers deep, even wax pe*******on for lasting glide, while accurate binding testing measures release performance against the intended settings.

After nearly 30 years photographing and working alongside some of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders, I’ve seen how much properly prepared equipment matters—from big mountain lines to everyday groomer laps. That experience drives the care we put into your gear.

Better glide. Confident edges. More life in the gear you love.

🏔️ Mt Baker Ski Area SEASON PASS HOLDERS
10% off ski and snowboard services all season long.

🎿 SKI SWAP SPECIAL
15% off ski and snowboard services. Make your new-to-you gear better than new.

alpineedge.labs 1431 N State st. Bellingham

09/29/2026

The new Reichmann Ski & Board Tuning ski and snowboard tuning machines arrived at alpineedge.labs today.

After nearly 30 years photographing some of the best athletes in skiing and snowboarding, I’ve seen how much a proper tune matters. It matters dropping into a steep face on a heli trip, and it matters just as much when you want your skis to feel predictable on a groomer.

We’re installing and calibrating the machines this week. I’m a bit particular about setup: the Starrett machinist’s level in the photos reads changes as small as 0.005 inch per foot. That’s the level of care going into the equipment before the first pair of skis runs through it.

Once setup is complete, we’ll offer World Cup caliber ski and snowboard tuning, along with binding mounts and repairs in addition to our bike services. We’ll announce when we’re ready to start taking ski and snowboard service soon.

09/19/2026

I’m excited to announce we have Lucas Robinson joining the crew from Shock Therapy and Cyclepath PDX Lucas has an incredible amount of suspension experience and is factory trained and certified by FOX RockShox and Öhlins - Mountain Bike here he’s doing a full rebuild of a Vorsprung Suspension Tellum for us. He’s at the Whistler World Cup next week but will be back in the shop the following week if you need any suspension services. alpineedge.labs

08/28/2026

There is only one Galbraith.

Tonight I stood on Galbraith with some of the legendary trail builders who helped create this place decades ago. Looking at them, then thinking about my son riding these same trails today, drove home what DNR seems to be missing.

Galbraith isn’t just timber. It’s something generations of this community built together.

People moved dirt by hand here long before Bellingham became an internationally known mountain-bike destination. Another generation picked up the shovel. Then another. Now our kids are growing up in these woods.

And Washington DNR is clearcutting through the heart of it.

I’m not anti-logging. Washington needs working forests and timber jobs. But responsible forest management means recognizing that not every acre has its greatest value measured in board feet.

DNR’s own documents call this a “heavy use recreation area.” The Junia timber sale was appraised at roughly $497,000.

Meanwhile, outdoor recreation has been estimated to generate $585 MILLION annually in Whatcom County and support 6,500+ jobs. Galbraith is one of the crown jewels of that economy.

A timber sale pays once. A great recreation asset gives back for generations.

But the greatest value isn’t financial.

Our kids learn confidence, independence, resilience and respect for the natural world here—things no screen can teach them.

A trail isn’t just dirt beneath your tires.

THE FOREST IS PART OF THE TRAIL.

We don’t have to choose between logging and recreation. We need to choose where each makes sense.

There are millions of acres of working timberland in Washington.

There is only one Galbraith.

— some places are worth more standing than cut.

MountainBiking

08/25/2026

For 30 years, I made my living as a full-time ski photographer, producing more than 300 magazine covers along the way.

A huge percentage of those images were shot ski touring.

I’ve watched touring bindings evolve from the early days of tech systems into what they are today, and I’ve spent enough time deep in the mountains to know just how much good equipment matters.

So I’m extremely proud to announce that Alpine Edge is now an ATK dealer.

And we’re going deep.

We’re stocking the full ATK range—from some of the lightest tech bindings on the market to their burliest freeride options—along with a huge selection of accessories and replacement parts.

Brakes. Ski crampons. Freeride Spacers. Titanium U-springs. Adjustment plates that let you experiment with mount position. Replacement components and even different colored parts so you can customize your bindings.

The goal is for Alpine Edge to become the place for ATK in the region—not just somewhere to buy a binding, but somewhere you can get it properly mounted, maintained, repaired, upgraded and customized.

After spending most of my life in the ski industry—and a lot of it walking uphill with skis on my feet—this one feels like a natural fit.

is now at Alpine Edge.

AlpineEdge Bellingham MtBaker

08/20/2026

In addition to servicing Brose, Bosch eBike Systems, and Shimano MTB, Alpine Edge Labs is now an official Avinox eBike Systems dealer and service center.

We already have most Avinox service parts and accessories in stock—and, as we do with every motor platform we support, we’ve gone considerably deeper than simply replacing factory assemblies.

We’ve already completely torn down an Avinox M1 to evaluate its construction, identify service and wear points, and begin developing the custom tooling needed to properly service these motors. We’re also working on having upgraded components manufactured specifically for us where we see opportunities to improve durability.

There is a lot to like inside the Avinox. The gear system is extremely stout, and importantly, Avinox designed it as a serviceable assembly and will supply replacement components. The electronics and their packaging are also impressive. You can definitely see the experience DJI brings from designing electronics that have to survive constant vibration in their drone platforms.

That said, we’ve identified a few areas we believe will become the primary wear points as these motors accumulate mileage:

• The plastic carrier used in the sprag clutch assembly
• The needle/thrust bearing arrangement
• The shaft sealing system

Rather than waiting for these components to become common failure points, we’re already working on custom upgraded versions manufactured specifically for Alpine Edge Labs.

Our goal isn’t just to replace failed parts. It’s to understand these motors at the component level, develop the tooling and processes to rebuild them properly, and—where possible—make them better.

That’s what the “Labs” in alpineedge.labs is about.

Avinox eBike Systems Bosch eBike Systems Shimano MTB

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+13603198922

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http://www.grantgunderson.com/

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