News from the Northwoods

To our Wintergreen community, Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I’ve been taking a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared over the past four years. Since 2021, we’ve grown in many ways a...

If you’ve worn our gear on a dogsled trail, a snowy hike, or just around town, you’ve felt the difference that high-quality clothing makes. And if you’ve ever wondered how your Wintergreen garments...

At Wintergreen Northern Wear, every stitch tells a story. Since 1989, we’ve been handcrafting clothing in Ely, Minnesota, designing, cutting, sewing, inspecting, and selling under one roof. In an e...

For centuries, explorers, hunters, and Indigenous peoples have relied on fur ruffs to protect them from the unforgiving cold. While modern outdoor gear has evolved in countless ways, the fur ruff r...

When shopping for outdoor gear, you’ve probably seen “cold tolerance ratings” on sleeping bags and even some jackets. A tidy number like “-20°F” looks reassuring. But when it comes to clothing, the...

When winter sets in—whether you’re in the Northwoods of Minnesota, the Boundary Waters, or preparing for Arctic exploration—the right outerwear is more than just a comfort. It’s a critical choice t...

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is one of the last truly wild places in the United States a million acres of lakes, rivers, and forests stretching across northern Minnesota. For d...

Ready or not, the winter season is right around the corner! We've been busy getting our winter collections and best selling inventory stocked and ready. We are excited to share it with you all and...

My son, Henry, and I recently embarked on our second "serious" backcountry hike, this time tackling the Kekakabic Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. "Serious" is a relative term...