News from the Northwoods

adventure
A 4-Day Adventure on the Powwow Trail
Over an extended Memorial Day Weekend, I was able to get out with Jackson and Henry Harren to backpack the 30-mile Pow Wow Trail through the Pagami wildfire area (2011) in the BWCAW. As we were do...

From the President
Looking Forward: A Letter From the President
Where’s the snow? In our neck of the woods we are waiting patiently for some more wintery weather to play in, but I’ll be careful what I wish for as I’m sure the weather is coming soon.
If you are ...

ambassador
Polar Exploring with Lonnie Dupre
Lonnie Dupre is a veteran polar explorer and Wintergreen Ambassador who’s been on expeditions from Greenland to the North Pole and many places in between.
In 1989, he joined Paul Schurke, husban...

From the President
Preparing for Winter - Letter from the President
It’s funny how my own list of interests and reflections seem to get longer as fall creeps into the air in Northern Minnesota. It inspires me to take the opportunity to share some recent achievement...

What to Wear When Camping in the BWCA
Here in MN, we frequently use the phrase “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”
Good clothing can help you be prepared for anything nature throws at you - which is especially im...
activities
Trail Running is for Everyone - A Guide to Trail Running
Trail running is an outdoor recreational sport that everyone can enjoy! From beginners to advanced trail racers, trail running will take you to new places and open the door to new challenges at ea...

From the President
Making Progress: Letter From The President
You have to love the buzz of our small town this time of year. It seems every other vehicle that passes has a canoe strapped to its roof, while the sidewalks fill with shoppers popping in and out o...

adventure
Sharing the Love of Canoeing
I could barely make out her words as my 15-year-old daughter screamed the much needed encouragement into the head wind. I desperately tried to steer the bow into the 3-foot waves that seemed to com...

From the President
Sustainability Goals
Here at Wintergreen, while we design and make our clothing to last for generations, we make our decisions based on a few core values. One of these values is the governing principle guiding our path...
