News from the Northwoods

activities
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...

wintergreen northern wear
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...

behind the scenes
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...
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5 Tips for Keeping the Bugs at Bay
Learn five tips to avoid getting bit by bloodsucking insects, even when it's super buggy outside.

canoe camping
10 Tips for Canoe Portaging Like a Pro
Learn how to portage a canoe farther, faster, more safely, and with less effort.

adventure
Adventure in Superior National Forest
How a summer evening in Superior National Forest unexpectedly transformed into the experience of a lifetime.
community
7 Reasons We Love Ely, Minnesota
Ely, Minnesota is awesome in a lot of ways - here are seven of our favorite things about Wintergreen Northern Wear's little hometown. Feel free to add your own favorite parts of being in Ely!
adventurer
How To Discover Your Inner Adventurer
Have you ever wanted to add more adventure to your life? Do you wonder how to become one of those cool outdoorsy people featured in magazines? This simple trick can help you become inspired by the ...

boundary waters
Gear Review: Boundary Waters Hooded Windshirt
A field review of the Original Boundary Waters Hooded Windshirt.