Under the Hoodie

ZurichThe Zurich AP series, Merino softshell hoodie will do more than just keep you warm on a cold day. This one is designed for high activity, and features single welt hand-warmer pockets, rear zipper pocket and semi-fitted hood. Yeah, it will keep you warm, but it will do so in style. It features a 4-way stretch nylon shell with soft Merino wool lining. It feels so good you might look forward to working out in the cold.

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Sleeper Hoodie

A hoodie can be an ideal garment when traveling as it can be big, bulky and soft – things that can be so welcoming in the unfriendly skies these days. But a hoodie alone can’t do it all – or can it?

Burton takes the Sleeper Hoodie to the next level too with an inflatable pillow in the hood area, integrated eye mask and even ear plugs.

There is even an audio pocket with headphone port so wearers can tune out with some of their tunes. Other features include a passport pocket and integrated toothbrush to help the wearer stay organized and neat.

It is made of a mix of cotton, polyester and soft-hand fleece to ensure it is warm yet offers just enough ventilation for long trips and those awful redeye flights. So if First Class isn’t an option, making the Sleeper Hoodie part of the wardrobe seems like a no brainer.

Burton Sleeper Hoodie

SIA: Lazer Sport Ski Helmet

Ski helmets came into prominence on the slope only within the past several years. Yet adoption is growing. Ski-Injury.com reports that in the 2009 – 2010 season, 57 percent of the total population on the slopes wore helmets.

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Made in America: Melanzana Outdoor Clothing

For over 150 years, Leadville, Colorado has seen both the boom and bust times that often occurs with mining towns. With the last of the big mines closing in the 1980s, it seemed as if Leadville might just fade away into the history books. A few citizens were not about to let that happen and numerous high altitude sporting events and festivals were born to bring in outside tourist dollars. Along with tourist dollars that started to flow into the economy, other businesses started to appear. One unique business is the outdoor clothing company, Melanzana. Continue reading Made in America: Melanzana Outdoor Clothing