With the winter cold now upon us, it is time to break out our layering skills to help stay warm. This is even more important for the little ones in our lives, since they aren’t always able to clearly communicate their comfort. The Columbia Sportswear Toddler Girls Cozy Cabin Thermal Top and Leggings provides [...]
We tested out the Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug boots on our 20-month old daughter after a recent snow storm dumped about eight inches of snow. We took her to a nearby park to pull her around in her new sled and hop around in the snow. The depth of the snow made it difficult for her [...]
The Thermarator Fleece from Columbia Sportswear is a great, all-purpose jacket for most Spring and Fall days, and should work for most on milder winter days as well. Whether hitting the trail for a light hike or bike ride, or out running errands around town, this jacket will keep you comfortable and warm. It also [...]
The Aerial Arson Shell from Columbia Sportswear is a light-weight, high-performance ski jacket that will also serve you well while hiking, snowshoeing, or grabbing dinner in your favorite mountain town. The ultra-breathable, waterproof Omni-Dry® slub fabric outer shell will cut the wind and seal out the rain, and the Omni-Heat® thermal reflective liner will keep you nice and warm. The [...]
Using a trail running shoe for hiking can be beneficial in a number of ways. First, they are typically much lighter than heavier and bulkier hiking shoes. Second, they are typically a lot more comfortable. Third, it’s easy to have one shoe that can do it all. And while trail running shoes are excellent for [...]
As temperatures begin to warm and standing water becoming more frequent, there is the unfortunate truth that mosquitoes and friends are on their way to a neighborhood and trail near you. If you are anything like me, you can’t stand mosquitoes. And while I can’t stand those little annoying buggers, I don’t let them keep me from [...]
With snow starting to turn to rain in many parts of the US, it’s nice to have a rain jacket that can handle the elements whether you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail or hiking up one of Colorado’s 14′ers. I’ve been testing out the Columbia Peak 2 Peak Jacket over the past few months to see how [...]
Long gone are the days of wearing cotton tees for running and other high intensity activities. Races, large and small, now give away wicking tops for swag which causes the ole outdoor industry to raise the bar and bring us new and improved tech tees. Thanks to companies like Columbia, our search for an incredibly [...]
Jack frost may be able to nip at your nose this winter, but he will not be nipping at your core if you are wearing Columbia’s new Women’s Prism Ice Parka with Omni-Heat Technology! Omni-Heat is Columbia’s break through technology that uses little reflective silver dots that bounce heat off of your body to keep [...]
Columbia’s new line of thermodynamic items looked a little, well… spacey. It looked as if it could be turned inside out and used as a halloween costume much more so than as any type of active wear. We are happy to report that we were ENTIRELY wrong. While the interior may just be a little [...]
Columbia’s Ziggin Rollup Capri follows the trend of versatile clothing: athletic pieces with high tech fabric that can be used for a variety of activities, yet they do not look out of place in the casual setting as well. In these economic times, it is important to have multifunctional pieces. We have been wearing the [...]
Trail running can be a fun alternative to road running, but having the right kicks can make or break your day. We’ve been running in the Columbia Ravenous trail running shoes on the rocky, rutty, muddy, slushy, uneven trails in and around Colorado. While we are used to the usual suspects in the trail running [...]
We all love our sun, but we also know that too much of a good thing can cause severe health problems in the future. Fortunately, Columbia has incorporated their Omni-Shade technology into a cute hoodie for women. The Shore Thing Hoodie is a light knit top that was designed to protect your head, neck, torso, [...]
Columbia’s Silver Ridge Knit Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Tops look like your typical cotton tee, but are so much more. The Silver Ridge line includes a wide range of technical tops, shorts, and pants. The Silver Ridge Knit SS and LS tops are 100% polyester and incorporate Columbia’s well-known Omni-Shade and Omni-Dry technologies. Omni-Shade [...]
Columbia’s Helsinki Pant incorporates Omni-Tech technology to provide a waterproof yet breathable ski/boarding pant. We tested the Helsinki Pant on frigid morning downhill laps and were surprised about the warmth they provided despite their relatively lightweight feel. The pants also have some stretch to them, which allows them to move with you as you charge [...]
The Columbia Northern Peak II Full Zip is a good choice whether you’re looking for a casual jacket for the fall/early winter season or need a little warm while out doing your favorite activities. The Northern Peak II has a brushed polyester durafleece outer and a fuzzy fleece next to skin inner. It is a [...]
Columbia’s Mountain Tech Half Zip is made to be functional and quick drying for the ultimate in comfort and performance. The Mountain Tech Half Zip is a high-performance pullover that offers great moisture management and breathability. The Mountain Tech Half Zip uses Omni-Dry technology, which quickly wicks up moisture into the fabric and away from [...]
Columbia’s women’s Sweet Revolution Full Zip is an excellent example of where Columbia is heading with their new products. Columbia has incorporated Omni-Dry and Omni-Shade technology into this product. Omni-Dry is a moisture transferring technology that moves and disperses sweat away from the body for quick evaporation, keeping you dry during your workout. Omni-Shade is [...]
Here’s a low-key, kick-around pullover from Columbia’s Titanium line to keep out the winter chills. The Downhill Climb is a quarter-zip cotton/polyester top made with Columbia’s rain and stain-resistant Omni-Shield technology. When confronted with a bit of Rocky Mountain mist, the Omni-Shield upheld its claims and kept the tester feeling dry. The Downhill Climb quarter-zip [...]
