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I bought a pair of Schoeller pants from EMS this year ($85? on sale). No side zips but exceptionally comfortable. I used them once with no insulation underneath and once with a pair of long underwear. Both times they were warm, flexible, and kept me dry. They are now my new winter hiking...

I was up there on Saturday. Foggy, rainny, cruddy. Had a lot of fun. The trails started off muddy and then quickly turned to slushy snow and ice near the summit. I expect that there is probably more ice and it is harder with the recent colder temps. I went without crampons and had no...

There are two things that I truly love: being outside, and teaching children and young adults. The Boy Scouts have given me an opportunity to share what I love with others and for that I am thankful. I have seen many Scoutmaster's and other leaders who truly care about the young men in their...

I have an old pair of EMS shells with massive fleece liners. I can actually shove my hand inside while I am wearing windbloc gloves. I always bring them on overnights and cold daytrips. I have no idea if EMS still carries the shells but I know the OR shells are similar.

My father bought a Campmor GoreTex jacket, and as far as I can tell it is identical to the old style North Face Mountain Jacket.