Get ‘em while you still can!

As many of you may already know, Wintergreen has closed their doors and there are a lot of disappointed people out there. It’s not just about the anoraks and fleeces though–they also have fantastic pants!

Wintergreen Guide Pants and Shell Pants are tried and true. Designed for extreme cold, the Guide Pants are a great technical outer layer for treks through arctic and subarctic climates. Yes, that makes them perfect pants for Minnesota winters too. I don’t know about you, but when I’m spending a day outdoors, I often find myself sitting on a rock or leaning up against a tree for a little break. These pants are built to keep you dry even when you plop yourself down in the snow. They are constructed with DWR 3-ply nylon and knees and seat reinforced with heavy, waterproof Cordura nylon, making kneeling or sitting in the snow or on wet ground comfortable. Extremely durable, you have no worries about getting them snagged or torn when snowshoeing, cross country skiing or whatever else you choose to do in the woods. Other great features include deep side pockets, zip fly, removable web belt, leg zips and Velcro tabs at cuffs. Wear them comfortably over a base layer or on their own.

The Wintergreen Boundary Waters Shell Pants speak for themselves too. At first glance, I didn’t think these pants would work for me. I was so wrong. The 2-ply khaki nylon shell pants are the most comfortable pants I’ve worn on my canoe and hiking trips, and as a short 5’2 person, it’s quite a challenge for me to find technical, functional pants that actually fit me. With a comfortable fit, amazing durability and extras like reinforced knees and seat, Velcro cuffs and deep, easy access cargo pockets, these pants are champs. Add to the mix that they dry quickly and pack small and you’ve got yourself the best Boundary Waters pants you’ll ever own.

Do yourself a favor and give Wintergreen pants a try while you can still find them.

October 22nd, 2014 update: Wintergreen is back in Ely! Get all of the details here.