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…
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Treksta’s Evolution Mid 161 GTX hiking boots
With a full line of hiking, trail running and travel footwear, Treksta offers a shoe for virtually every outdoor user. Snowgrrl was lucky to get a sneak preview of a Treksta hiking boot. The particular…
Spring skiing in Utah reins supreme!
Having grown up in Colorado, I have not often yearned to ski outside of the state. With Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, A-Basin and other resorts a short drive away, why bother? Well, this spring…
Obermeyer “Bombshell” jacket true to its name!
Snowgrrl recently had the opportunity to test the Obermeyer Bombshell jacket on the slopes of the Canyons and Park City resorts in Utah. Obermeyer claims that this jacket is “the ultimate in fit perfection. ….
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. …
Helly Hansen Vertex Stretch keeps him happy!
We recently had a SnowMan test out the Helly Hansen Vertex Stretch midlayer. SnowMan Sam wore this mid-layer beneath a shell on a bluebird day in Breckenridge, Colorado. He commented that he felt totally comfortable…
Four hours of fun for non-skiing kids at Woodward Copper
Not all kids are up for skiing. Maybe they’re too young, maybe they’re just not into the sport. That’s no reason for Mom not to hit the slopes! Woodward Copper has a fun filled solution…
Echo Mountain – sweet & small
For a lot of Denverites who love snow sports, a typical weekend goes like this: Friday: decompress after a hard work week. Saturday: relax, see friends, enjoy a delicious meal, go to sleep by 8:00…
Vail’s Skadifest = skiing, swag, and wine
Snowgrrl was lucky to attend Vail’s 2nd annual Skadi Vail Women’s Ski Fest two weeks ago. Advertised as a two-day snow goddess extravaganza featuring two full days and nights of schmoozing with like-minded women who…
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort review
Snowgrrl recently stayed at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in Vail, Colorado during Vail’s Skadifest event (which will be documented soon!) This post describes snowgrrl’s experience at the hotel. We evaluated the hotel based on…