Getting ready for ski season means different things to different people. While Lou and Louie are tinkering with their ski tuning machine (so much for parking in the garage), I’m thinking about scoring new items for my ski outfit, and by “outfit” I mean clothing. This year I’m already as anxious for snow as a deb for her first dance — because Cloudveil set me up with test products that’ll be in shops this fall.
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Last season, one of the best backcountry layers I used was a light weight performance hoodie I scored in the Aspen thrift shop. It made an excellent base layer almost every time I went out, and the thin lightweight hood came in handy numerous times since it easily fits under a helmet. (I’ve found that having a hood under, rather then over my helmet is more effective and comfortable.)
So, hoodies are on my radar. A number of companies are adding them to their lines and Cloudveil is making one I’ll be using. The Run Don’t Walk Hoodie is a medium weight, synthetic stretch top which will be perfect for a thicker winter baselayer. Thumb loops hold the sleeves down over the wrists which will be great for those powder days when snow seems to creep in everywhere. A nice long zipper gathers a cooling breeze when temperatures rise. The hood is loosely contoured so it will fit under my helmet nicely without cutting any movement. And since the hood is part of the garment, it provides the added benefit of covering the neck better than any neck gator. Oh, and how about beta for the style police? My Run Don’t Walk is a rich brown, which we all know is the new black.
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To complement my stylin’ hoodie, I had to get a new jacket, right Lou? The Madison insulated jacket by Cloudveil comes in a beautiful green, has long sleeves which are a treat for my long arms and has many amenities such as ‘pod pocket with ear bud hole, removable powder skirt, and flattering fit despite the roomy outer pockets. Midpriced, stylish and technical, the Madison is a great pick. And green is fun — my new pink?
WildSnow Girl, Lisa Dawson, is the luckiest girl in the world. Also known as Mrs. WildSnow.com, she tests whatever gear she wants. She gives the WildSnow family of websites the feminine voice.
