With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from head to toe in the sometimes extreme Colorado Rockies. They offer a full line of winter gear that not only includes great jackets, but also pants, fleece, base layers, [...]
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from the sometimes harsh conditions of the Colorado Rockies, while also staying comfortable and looking great. [...]
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 [...]
The go anywhere, do anything ”hoodie” you’ve all been dreaming of. If you’re anything like me, you can’t stand having a closet full of coats for “every” occasion. I want one coat to wear rain or shine - end of Summer through end of Spring. I need it to be wind proof, water proof, and warm in cold [...]
With the changing of seasons comes changing and unpredictable weather patterns; a time when you need versatile gear. As odd as it sounds, capris are an example of versatile gear as they keep your knees and quads covered during moderate temperatures and prevent overheating by letting your lower legs air out. New for Fall 2011, [...]
Outdoor Research touts their Women’s Remote Glove as their warmest glove within the newly created sidecountry product category. Sidecountry gear is designed for those that may stretch the limits of their resort skiing and take an occasional backcountry or out of bounds adventure. The Remote Glove is available in Men’s and Women’s models. As a [...]
The Civetta Jacket from Mammut is more than your standard ski jacket. For instance, the Civetta jacket is extremely versatile for those that are seeking to head out into the backcountry-sidecountry-or stay in-bounds, because with the Civetta you get three jackets in one. The outer shell features Pontetorto® No Wind® that acts as a windblocker; [...]
I may not have grown up on the slopes as a ski racer, however I have always wanted a pair of leather mitts to look like one. Fortunately, Kombi’s Downy Mitt fits the bill and then some. The Downy Mitt is super warm and looks pretty stylish too. The Downy Mitt is available in white, [...]
Normally, winter boots fall into two different camps; those that are stylish, yet not so functional, and those that are industrial looking that are designed to tackle just about any amount of snow. Fortunately, Sorel has blended the best of both camps and created a fashionable AND functional winter boot. Make way for Sorel’s Cate [...]
If you are looking for a jacket that has all the bells and whistles needed for a full day at the resort, look no further. Obermeyer’s Kennedy jacket is packed full of features, including the RECCO Avalanche Rescue Reflectors to assist on mountain rescuers equipped with the RECCO rescue system track you down if something [...]
The Smith Allure is a women’s specific helmet new for the 2010-2011 ski and ride season. The Allure is the lightest helmet on the market, weighing a mere 11. 5 ounces. Now that is 6-8 ounces lighter than your average helmet. Last year, I sported the Variant Brim, also by Smith and when I put [...]
The Miwa Down Jacket by Mammut is packed with 750 fill goose down. This translates into extreme warmth that is highly compressible. We have been wearing the jacket by itself in temps well below freezing and have been pleased thus far and are excited to see how the Miwa performs when winter really starts to [...]
The temps have finally fallen in Colorado after an unseasonably warm fall. I’m excited for cool mornings and evenings because it is officially vest season! Yes, vest season I say. When the temps are not quite cold enough for a full jacket but not warm enough to go sans outer layer, vests are the perfect [...]
