News from the Northwoods

Tips for Overnight Canoe Trips | A Father & Daughter Adventure
Nothing beats sitting in the moss next to a campfire with a warm cup of instant coffee, cozy in a Lagom Fleece Hoodie while watching the sunrise stretch across the water. Canoe trips on Lake of the...

Savoring Spring: Reflecting On a Year in the Boundary Waters
Spring is in the air and we have entered a glorious, yet fleeting time in the north woods; when grouse are drumming and the fish are biting, but the black flies and mosquitoes have yet to make thei...

Why "Made in USA" Is the Future of Sustainable Outdoor Gear
Why "Made in USA" Is the Future of Sustainable Outdoor Gear
If you love spending time in nature, you are likely hyper-aware of your environmental footprint. As outdoor enthusiasts, we hike the trai...

Breathability vs. Waterproof | Choosing the Right Shell
When choosing outdoor gear, you’ll often see labels like “water-resistant” or “waterproof.” While they sound similar, the difference between the two is critical, especially in winter. At Wintergree...

Why Merino Wool? The Benefits of Nature’s Technical Fabric
Why Merino Wool? The Benefits of Nature’s Technical Fabric
At Wintergreen Northern Wear, we make gear for a life lived outdoors. Yes, we enjoy using and seeing our clothing around our home on th...

No Pit Zips? Venting, Simplified.
In the world of outdoor gear, features come and go. One that’s gained popularity in recent years is the underarm zipper, often called a “pit zip,” designed for added ventilation. At Wintergreen Nor...

Urban Explorers: Living the Outdoor Life in the Concrete Wild
When people think of Wintergreen Northern Wear, they often picture the deep woods of Ely, the frozen expanse of the Boundary Waters, or expeditions to the literal ends of the earth. And they’d be r...

The Anatomy of the Anorak: Materials and Craft
When you pull on a piece of Wintergreen gear, you’re feeling the result of an intentional recipe of materials and hand-crafted processes. Combining world-class textiles with our single-technician s...

From the President
A Message from President Jackson: Looking Ahead to 2026
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...
