Rising Above the Storm: The Resilience and Community Spirit Behind Second Gear's Revival
About this episode
Russ Towers shares the story of Second Gear's journey and the impact of Hurricane Helene on the community.
Send us Fan Mail What if the unexpected storm of the century could teach us about resilience and community strength? Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Russ Towers, the inspiring co-founder of Second Gear, as he recounts the tumultuous journey of his Asheville-based outdoor gear and consignment shop. From humble beginnings in West Asheville to a major expansion in the River Arts District, Second Gear thrived on blending new and used outdoor equipment. But when Hurricane Helene wre...
People in this episode
Host: Mike Andress
Guest: Russ Towers
Topics covered
- resilience
- community spirit
- outdoor gear
- consignment shop
- Hurricane Helene
- local business
Keywords
- resilience
- community strength
- Second Gear
- outdoor equipment
- Hurricane Helene
- Asheville
- consignment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Second Gear
Places: Asheville, West Asheville, River Arts District
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