News from the Northwoods

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...

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’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...

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...

Learn five tips to avoid getting bit by bloodsucking insects, even when it's super buggy outside.