News from the Northwoods

From the President
Letter From the President: Keep It Local
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...

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Conquering the Kek: An Adventure in the BWCA
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...

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The Best Wintergreen Gear For Summer Activities
Without the right gear, it can be hard to try something new outside.
Here's some of our Wintergreen clothing recommendations for popular summer activities so you can get outside with confidence...

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Continuing a Legacy - Proud to be Women-Owned
Wintergreen’s story began with a bold idea and a visionary woman.
Our founder, Susan Schurke, built Wintergreen with purpose — designing clothing to help people connect with the outdoors and face...

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Spring At Wintergreen - A Letter From the President
The local radio station here in Ely, MN recently held a contest of who could guess the day of ice-out on a nearby lake. Meanwhile, the geese out my window on the river have been waiting for weeks, ...

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Wintergreen On The Road
It’s official, you can find your favorite Wintergreen treasures out there on the road! That is, if you can find and visit our new pop-up trailer.
That’s right, our friendly and knowledgeable staff...

My Go-To Winter Pants: The Fleece Lined-Guide Pants
Wintergreen’s Fleece-Lined Guide Pants are my favorite cold weather pants. They are the ultimate in cozy comfort thanks to the soft fleece on the inside. From active days outside to lazy days aroun...

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Bring on the Snow! - A Letter from the President
I’ve been telling everyone how happy I am about winter this year - I want the cold and snow and more of it. I’ve joked with my wife and fellow Wintergreen owner, Solveig (who’s all of 5’2”) that I’...

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Designing the Lagom Tops: Behind the Scenes at Wintergreen
When I started as a designer at Wintergreen and began learning about product history, it was intriguing to look through old catalogs to understand the collection as a whole and how designs and tren...