Want to enjoy Winter to the fullest?
Feb 20, 2023 05:22PM ● By Janani Varatharajan
ONION RIVER OUTDOORS WINTER ESSENTIALS
Traction: Kahtoola microspikes, nanospikes or exospikes are great for walking around town or for hiking Mt. Hunger.
Gloves/Mittens: It's important to keep your fingers toasty whether you’re walking the dog, shoveling snow, running errands, taking a lap up Bolton or fat biking in North Branch.
Base layers: Patagonia Cap Air sweaters keep you cozy all winter long. Outdoor Research Cirque II outerwear pants are breathable, stretchy, water-resistant, wind-proof pants that are great for outdoor exploring. Reinforced cuffs and a built-in gaiter for snowy adventures.
ONION RIVER OUTDOORS
20 Langdon Street
Montpelier, VT
(802) 225-6736
OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE
Skis: Whether you slide on skis, glide on a snowboard, float in snowshoes, or crunch with traction crampons over the stuff, it’s nice to have a favorite piece of gear to keep you moving over ice and powder alike. We recommend the Liberty Genesis 96 Skis because of their lightweight, flexible, all-mountain versatility.
Puffy coat: Keep your core warm this winter with an insulated coat. We like the Outdoor Research Super strand LT Jacket for this, since it’s filled with the softest, most compressible synthetic down—and it comes in mens, womens and plus size.
Warm Gloves: For many people, their hands feel the cold before the rest of them. Keep warm and dry with Flylow Unicorn Mitts.
Headlamp: Bring light to the evenings with a headlamp. Extend your adventures by an extra hour with Petzl Tikka Headlamp. It’s affordable lightweight, and bright.
OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE
37 Church St.
Burlington, VT
(888) 547-4327
gearx.com
SKI RACK, BURLINGTON
Winter trail running shoe: The waterproof Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX is ready for any trail you take. New, improved adaptability and waterproof protection help you tackle any trail with confidence.
Snowshoe: The Louis Garneau Appalaches 2 Snowshoes are perfect for the trails
at Shelburne Sugarworks or even a stroll down the street to the bar if it snows
enough. With an easy to use conventional fastening system and a durable design the
Appalaches will be your go-to all winter long
