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Gear Review (and Interview): Gyde Battery-Heated Women’s Calor Jacket and S4 Gloves

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Gyde Gear

This gear review starts with a warning. Once you have a battery in your jacket and gloves, there may be no going back.

I’ll admit to being skeptical when I first heard about battery-heated clothing. Is it really comfortable to … Continue reading →


Winter Clothing Tips From a Snowshoe Guide

Written by Ian Spare
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Regular readers of Snowshoe Magazine will have seen my pictures from around the Swiss Alps before but may not have realised that, in winter at least, snowshoeing is my work. I’m an International Mountain Leader (IML) and I lead groups … Continue reading →


The Intend Jacket by Dare2b Is Perfect for Snowshoeing

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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I should open with a confession.  I grabbed up the Intend Club jacket by Dare2b for only one reason: I thought it looked really cool.

And my fashion sense was quickly confirmed.  First, there were all the compliments.  Then there … Continue reading →


Exerting in Cold Temps, the Argus Jacket by Arc’teryx Stands Out

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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What are we looking for in a lightweight jacket for snowshoeing?  Probably three things:  Little bulk, for maximum body motion.  Insulation, for weather protection.  And breathability, for moisture management.

Arc’teryx’s Argus jacket meets all these criteria.  It is a good … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Sherpa Nangpala Hooded Down Jacket (Women’s)

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Nangpala on Jay Mtn., NY

When I received my new Nangpala Hooded Down Jacket, I was surprised by how small it was. I brought the jacket on a nine-day backpacking trip during cold, rainy Adirondack fall weather and was greatly impressed by the jacket’s warmth … Continue reading →


Four-Season Staple: Women’s Helly Hansen Challenger Jacket

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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At the risk of sounding cliché, the Helly Hansen women’s Challenger Jacket is always game for a challenge. Worn as a mid layer, worn as an outer layer, worn as an accomplice in nearly every mountain sport, this lightweight zip-up … Continue reading →


Warmth Comes in Many Colors with Hi-Tec’s Timaru Down Hoodie

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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I’m certainly not alone when I say I have an unyielding affection towards winter. If you’re fortunate to live in a snowy climate, it’s a beautiful time of year that frosts the landscape into a sugary scene of winter wonderland … Continue reading →


The Jacket with the Silver Lining

Written by Jenny Starkey
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I have a problem; I collect jackets the way some people collect trinkets from other countries.  My coat closet features coats for blizzards, snowshoeing, skiing, jogging, rain, traveling, backpacking, work, nights out on the town and more.  With so many … Continue reading →