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Nicole Woltersdorf
Snowshoer // Trail Runner // Backpacker // Mountaineer // Climber // Skier // Boulderer
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Like most people that use this website frequently, I love the outdoors. I have about a thousand interests and have probably tried every sport at least once. Photography is my true passion, one that drives so many parts of my life. Now it is time for a self-promotion bit: check out my work at nyw.smugmug.com. Cheers!
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- #3 of 977 - Women's Technical Sandals
- #4 of 805 - Women's Trail Run Shoes
- #4 of 1,034 - Women's Softshell Jackets
- #5 of 2,821 - Women's Down Jackets
- #7 of 2,500 - Women's Shirts
- #8 of 832 - Women's Long Underwear
- #8 of 2,409 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
- #9 of 563 - Women's Ski Pants
- #11 of 2,534 - Women's Fleece Jackets
- #21 of 472 - Women's Flip Flops
- #22 of 635 - Women's Casual Shoes
- #23 of 705 - Women's Hiking Pants
- #24 of 1,945 - Luggage
- #25 of 2,246 - Women's Pants
- #25 of 697 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #26 of 5,293 - Women's Jackets
- #26 of 659 - Women's Vests
- #34 of 522 - Men's Casual Shoes
- #39 of 157 - Life Jackets and Safety Gear
- #44 of 894 - Kayak Clothing
- #44 of 645 - Women's Hiking Shoes
- #44 of 853 - Snowshoes
- #45 of 754 - Women's Ski Jackets
- #46 of 3,622 - Women's Footwear
- #56 of 553 - Women's 3-in-1 Jackets
- #59 of 762 - Women's Casual Pants
- #61 of 923 - Women's Rain Jackets
- #67 of 846 - Beanies
- #76 of 989 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #81 of 550 - Running Socks
- #91 of 615 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
- #104 of 1,453 - Socks
- #114 of 1,064 - Winter Packs
- #121 of 575 - Canister Stoves
- #125 of 668 - Ice Climbing
- #132 of 620 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #140 of 821 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #167 of 1,082 - Women's Shorts
- #170 of 2,738 - Sunglasses
- #181 of 1,241 - Rock Climbing Shoes
- #186 of 1,029 - Ski Gloves
- #191 of 947 - Climbing Shoes
- #248 of 3,086 - Men's Shirts
- #421 of 1,860 - Tents
- #448 of 983 - Alpine Touring
- #745 of 1,065 - Avalanche Safety
- #783 of 1,182 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #1,051 of 1,926 - Snowboard Accessories
- #1,404 of 1,450 - Men's Technical Shells
- #1,458 of 2,125 - Gloves
- #1,471 of 1,787 - Hats
- #1,474 of 1,801 - Telemark Skiing
- #2,266 of 3,510 - Backpacks
- #2,267 of 3,585 - Alpine Skiing
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CW-X Insulator Stabilyx Tight - Women's
October 28, 2009
You should definitely get the smalls. I am 5'10" 145 lbs and the mediums are great for me. The tights are supposed to be TIGHT. They should be difficult to get on and off. The difference between the stabilyx and the pro tights is the amount of knee support. The stabilyx is better for people with knee problems. Both tights have the same amount of hamstring support so either one would be good for you in that regard. Hope that helps!
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Backcountry.com Rime Pullover Jacket - Women's
October 28, 2009
Yeah, it is more fuschia than maroon. It is a deep pink color-not neon or anything. The picture is pretty accurate, it is just a tad lighter and brighter than the photo.
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Patagonia Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Women's
August 29, 2009
Nope, it is a thin softshell material with no liner
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Patagonia Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Women's
August 29, 2009
um no it won't. this jacket runs very large.
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Patagonia Amaia Dress - Women's
August 27, 2009
I think it depends how tall you are. I am 5'10" and this is a few inches above my knees. If you are shorter, it would probably be about knee length.
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The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pant - Women's
July 30, 2009
It's 31 for regs and 33 for longs. I have these in an 8 long and they are 33.
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Mountain Hardwear Stiletto 1 Tent 1-Person 3-Season
July 17, 2009
Well A guy below is 6'3" and 225 and he says he is comfortable so I would go with that although he might be used to cramped quarters. Other than that this is a solid tent-you definitely get what you pay for. I have the MH Sprite (which is not free standing either) and it can be somewhat annoying pitching it on rocky or super hard packed ground, but that is what hammers/nalgenes are for.
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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Boot - Women's
June 14, 2009
Get on live chat and ask.
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KEEN Austin Casual Shoe - Men's
June 8, 2009
No, they don't make steel toe shoes.
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KEEN Portola Shoe - Women's
June 8, 2009
What you see is what you get. The only colors listed in the drop down menu are the only ones available.
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Sessions Motion Pant - Women's
June 8, 2009
No, a large should be a good fit.
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Icebreaker SuperFine190 Cross Cami - Women's
May 23, 2009
Yeah, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are larger than a B cup, because the shelf bra is not super supportive especially if you are using it for sports or outdoor stuff.
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Icebreaker SuperFine190 Cross Cami - Women's
May 23, 2009
Yeah, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are larger than a B cup, because the shelf bra is not super supportive especially if you are using it for sports or outdoor stuff.
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Arc'teryx Covert Vest - Women's
May 23, 2009
Look at the sizing chart. Arctery'x does tend to run a bit small/form-fitting, but it is true to the size chart.
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KEEN Sienna Mary Jane Shoe - Women's
May 23, 2009
Yeah I wear a half size larger in Keens than other shoes. The last they use for their shoes is smaller than many other brands. You did the right thing!
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KEEN Sienna Mary Jane Shoe - Women's
May 23, 2009
Yeah I wear a half size larger in Keens than other shoes. The last they use for their shoes is smaller than many other brands. You did the right thing!
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Arc'teryx Theta SK Pant - Women's
May 18, 2009
The medium
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Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoe - Women's
May 11, 2009
Yeah true to size, maybe a tad big if anything.
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Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoe - Women's
May 11, 2009
Not going to happen. It is only possible to special order 11.5 and 12 through salomon. Plus, the shoe is designed for female feet so it probably won't fit you so well anyway. Stick with the dude's version.
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The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket - Women's
May 6, 2009
Yeah I would go with a medium because generally you don't need to do too much layering under a softshell. It is made more for warmer weather and light rain or wind, not winter conditions.
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Patagonia Margot Dress - Women's
May 6, 2009
It has a different feel than jersey cotton though. The spandex makes it smoother and more foregiving and it holds it shape better.
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Chaco Zong Sandal - Women's
April 28, 2009
I have the same problem with both pairs of my zongs. It seems to stick around even after extended wear although it has gotten a little better.
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Chaco Zong Sandal - Women's
April 28, 2009
The answer above is true with many styles of chacos but not these. The straps have a tendency to readjust themselves as you walk. Many reviewers talk about this below.
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Icebreaker BodyFit260 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's
April 25, 2009
Icebreaker is better in every way.
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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Women's
April 25, 2009
Nada at the moment. Get on backcountry.com live chat and ask them if they will be getting more.
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Backcountry.com Luft 800 Down Sweater - Women's
February 25, 2009
The cut of the jacket is for more athletic builds. I would recommend the patagonia down sweater for your body type.
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Patagonia Down Sweater - Women's
February 25, 2009
I much prefer the Thunder down jacket. It is nicely fitted and extremely warm. The fit of the Patagonia runs large and is pretty boxy. The construction is pretty much the same. Both have problems with losing feathers as well. I would recommend the patagonia if you are shorter and have a boxier build. Otherwise, TNF by all means.
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The North Face Furallure Tweed Down Vest - Women's
February 25, 2009
It's more like the back view pic.
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The North Face Gotham Down Jacket - Women's
February 25, 2009
The ink blue is a pretty navy color. As far as layering goes, it depends what size you get. I would get a size bigger if you want to layer especially since the torso of this jacket is so short. Unless you like short jackets of course...
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The North Face Gotham Down Jacket - Women's
February 25, 2009
Don't get it. I am 5'10" and 140 lbs.and I've tried this on. Let me tell you it was a JOKE. It went just past the bottom of my rib cage. That was a size large too and the rest of the jacket was way too big.
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The North Face Gotham Down Jacket - Women's
February 25, 2009
since it is above the hip , it will ride up to the waist and you have to fidget all day to keep it down. anything that is a bomber jacket inspire look will ride up .find a down jacket that hits below hip to above knee an is a good fit.Yeah don't get this. It is going to be way too short on you. Find one with a longer torso.
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The North Face Gotham Down Jacket - Women's
February 25, 2009
No, only the fur trim in it is removebale.
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Backcountry.com Luft 800 Down Sweater - Women's
February 24, 2009
Follow the sizing chart. This jacket runs a little small anyway and if you are trying to layer under it, the small is going to be VERY tight if you are not the right measurements for it.
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Arc'teryx Scorpion Pant - Women's
February 24, 2009
yes I have seen these pants in "short" sizing. However, you better have really short legs because the inseam on the regular is only 29 inches. The fit is the same on both besides the difference in length.
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The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
February 24, 2009
If you want to put bulky layers under it, get a medium. It will be somewhat loose- I am 5'10" and 140 lbs and I wear a medium, which is a bit roomy on me.
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The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
February 24, 2009
If you want to put bulky layers under it, get a medium. It will be somewhat loose- I am 5'10" and 140 lbs and I wear a medium, which is a bit roomy on me.
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Montrail Ilikai Sandal - Women's
February 24, 2009
I would say go up since montrails are generally a bit small and narrow.
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Stohlquist BetSEA Life Jacket - Women's
February 24, 2009
Yep this jacket would be great!
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Backcountry.com The Goat Organic Cotton T-Shirt Long-Sleeve - Women's
February 24, 2009
no
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Icebreaker Icebreaker GT180 Strider Tight - Women's
February 23, 2009
indeed they are.
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Marmot M-Bone Hat
February 23, 2009
Ask backcountry.com live chat.
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The North Face Kira Triclimate Jacket - Women's
February 23, 2009
Yes. Here is what TNF says about hyvent: We incorporated this technology by utilizing a polyurethane (PU) coating that consists of a tri-component multi-layer formula for waterproof protection, moisture permeability, and durability. This technology was lab tested in The North Face quality assurance lab to ensure the best possible durability and function. The average breathability achieved using HyVent™ is 650g/m2/24 hours on the Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate (MVTR) scale*. To test the level of waterproofness we subjected HyVent™ garments to 20 wash cycles* where on average they retained over 60 PSI on the waterproofing Mullens Test*.
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The North Face Kira Triclimate Jacket - Women's
February 23, 2009
it depends where you live. The shipping from backcountry.com is really fast. Nothing I have ordered has ever taken longer than five days and I live in Seattle (they ship from Salt lake City).
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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Hiking Shoe - Women's
February 23, 2009
They are true to size for me.
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The North Face NSE Tent Mule Bootie - Women's
February 23, 2009
They are down fill, so you can't exactly throw them in the washing machine, but you can wipe them off with a damp cloth, which works well.
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The North Face Crystalinium Jacket - Women's
February 15, 2009
uh yeah
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The North Face Recife Paulista Pant - Women's
February 14, 2009
They are 34.
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Arc'teryx Rho AR Long Underwear Top - Women's
February 13, 2009
I'm about the exact same measurements and I wear a medium. The arms are totally long enough. Just to let you know it is definitely form-fitting in case she likes things a bit looser.
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La Sportiva Scorpion Climbing Shoe
February 13, 2009
they are unisex like a lot of climbing shoes.
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Dansko Professional Cabrio Clog - Women's
February 12, 2009
ask backcountry.com live chat
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The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
February 12, 2009
velcro would probably be the simplest or a few snaps or something like that. I can't really think of anything else that wouldn't require serious modifications to the jacket.
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The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
February 12, 2009
You aren't doing anything wrong. Down coats are just hard to clean. Dirt and stains don't come out well in general. You are going to have to deal with some dirt if you have a white one. Buy a darker color if you don't like it.
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The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
February 12, 2009
ones older and ones newer
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The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
February 12, 2009
It is not available in the size and color you want. You can ask backcountry.com live chat if they will be getting more. Can't help ytou with the weight, but it can't be over three or four pounds. It squishes down really small so it would be good for travel.
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KEEN Ridgeline Trail Running Shoe - Women's
February 12, 2009
ask backcountry.com live chat
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The North Face Nuptse Down Jacket - Women's
February 12, 2009
get on backcountry.com live chat and they will help you with that.
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Icebreaker BodyFit260 Tech Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's
February 12, 2009
Yes they are quite a bit longer than the icebreakers without thumb holes (like two inches). I do usually just leave the thumb loop on most of the day depending on what I am doing like you mentioned.
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The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Women's
February 12, 2009
It is an awesome layer for mountaineering since it is so light and warm. I don't know how it would be in really windy wintery conditions, but in decent weather it is unbeatable (I use it on Mt. Rainier). The thinness of the jacket also means its really versatile for layering so I would definitely recommend it for technical use.
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Women's
February 8, 2009
ask backcountry.com live chat
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Women's
February 8, 2009
ask backcountry.com live chat
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The North Face Derby Insulated Pant - Women's
February 8, 2009
It has a thermoliner lining which is why they are called insulated pants.
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The North Face Atlantic Jacket - Women's
February 8, 2009
It also depends on your hip and chest measurements. I am guessing you are on the small side in both of those in which case a small should be okay. The only worry would be if you have long arms. Then I would say a medium.
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The North Face Petal Jacket - Women's
February 8, 2009
yes it is a TNF EZD-tach hood.
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The North Face Windwall 1 Fleece Jacket - Women's
February 8, 2009
It is not restricting and it is great at blocking wind, both pluses for running.
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Bridgedale Endurance Summit Heavyweight Sock - Men's
February 3, 2009
You should just buy a snowboarding specific sock.
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