How to Layer for Winter Like a Pro
Resident dirtbag Meg, shares her best tips for winter layering, including her favorite essential layers for all sorts of winter conditions.
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ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus Jacket
I took the Women’s Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus on several adventures since I have had it. The weather has been a bit wild in Massachusetts over the past month and this shell has been there for me through rainy,…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Cragger/2 Hoody
When I “unboxed” the Cragger/2 Hoody I was immediately psyched. The fabric is soft and comfortable with some added durability around the high wear zones, and it’s just the right thickness to wear all day. I either wear it under…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL Hooded Down Jacket
I haven’t done anything “epic” in the jacket yet. I haven’t bagged any new peaks, climbed any hard routes, or adventured to far off places. But this jacket is epic. Simply put I have been living in it non-stop since…
ProView – Sierra Designs Women’s Hurricane Jacket
Unlike the rest of the western United States this fall, Alaska has seen ample precipitation. This jacket has come along for many adventures “around town” from hiking in the alpine and exploring glaciers to cross country skiing and ice skating…
ProView – Sierra Designs Borrego Hybrid Jacket
This jacket is my favorite climbing accessory of all time.
ProView – Sierra Designs Women’s Whitney Jacket
I’ve been testing the Sierra Designs Whitney hoodie in a wide range of conditions, from windy/chilly sunset hikes to mountaineering objectives and ski touring. The impressive warmth-to-weight ratio makes this jacket a no-brainer to bring on any excursion with the…
ProView – Sierra Designs Cold Canyon Hoodie
I picked up this jacket to supplement on cold days for rock and ice climbing. The review is based on its use for alpine rock climbs in the PNW. Ice is yet to form in PNW, which is where I…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s Norse Peak/2 Hoody
Where has this hoody been all my life? The Norse Peak is the perfect combination of comfy hoody, technical fleece, and your favorite fall jacket. I’m a rock climber, and I’m picky about the clothes I wear while climbing.…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Chockstone Hoody
So, you’re packing for your sick climbing trip in the Rockies — it’s Autumn. You’re so excited to be alone in the wilderness, plugging cams and cruising alpine walls. Obviously, cams are anyone’s goto; they’re sleek, and they take less…