Apparel

MyTrail jacket review – tested in Alaska!

Mountain tested:  MyTrail Women’s 850 Fill HL Hooded Down Jacket I’m always excited to try products emerging from Colorado companies, especially those who take pride in ethical sourcing.  So, when offered the chance to do…


Avalanche tops review

Consistent with all snowgrrl reviews of products tested, this review states my honest opinion about Avalanche tops received at no charge from Avalanche Apparel. Avalanche Apparel is a family-owned and operated outdoor apparel company that…


Brynje Lady Top review

Consistent with all snowgrrl reviews of products tested, this Brynje Lady Top review states my honest opinion about this product received at no charge from Brynje of Norway. How Brynje describes the Lady Top Thermo…



Salewa Alpenrose hiking boot review

Consistent with all snowgrrl reviews of products tested, this Salewa Alpenrose hiking boot review states my honest opinion about this product received at no charge from Salewa. Reviewed by “QUICK CHICK,” Tracie Max Sachs Tracie is…


Salewa Polartec Hoody Review

Consistent with all snowgrrl reviews of products tested, this Salewa Polartec Hoody review states my honest opinion about this product received at no charge from Salewa. PEDROC POLARTEC® ALPHA® – WOMEN’S HOODY Reviewed by “QUICK…


Affordable ski wear

Ski wear adds to the problem that we have discussed before:  skiing is not a poor man’s sport.  With apparel, accommodations, lift tickets, and skis themselves all costing a pretty penny, shortcuts are few and…


Base layer for skiing

Sometimes, it can be hard to figure out what base layer to wear for skiing, and which base layer is the best for cold weather.  In the spring, we wrote about unique pieces that stood…



Gordini Venture ski gloves

Snowgrrl had the opportunity to test a pair of bright green Gordini ski gloves on the slopes of the Canyons resort in Utah last week.  The Gordini ski gloves are super lightweight, featuring InSilk insulation. …