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Perfect for mountain living

Baffin Snogoose Winter Boot - Women's

Baffin Snogoose Winter Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 3, 2009

I have average size/width feet, and these fit true to size. If you have wide feet, they may not work. But fine for normal to narrow. They are very comfortable, and are tall enough to keep snow out. Warm. Excited to use them while shoveling snow, hanging out after skiing, and snowshoeing.

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Comfortable

The North Face Capello Cord Pant - Women's

The North Face Capello Cord Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 3, 2009

Super comfy cords with a generous fit through the leg. Like most TNF pants, they stretch out after a full day or two of wearing them, but they will shrink back to normal after throwing them in the dryer. If you are looking for a more fitted cord, go for the Prana 70s cord.

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Super comfortable

The North Face Noble Stretch Rollup Pant - Women's

The North Face Noble Stretch Rollup Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 3, 2009

The fabric of these pants is super soft. And, the rise is just right- not too high, not too low. They are very flattering. Great for in town or on the trail. Like most TNF pants, they do stretch out after a full day or two of wearing them, and become a bit looser. However, once you wash them and throw them in the dryer, they shrink back to size nicely.

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Great fit

The North Face Mira Vaporwick Cami - Women's

The North Face Mira Vaporwick Cami - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2009

Very comfortable- especially with the adjustable straps. It is closely fitted, but not skin-tight, which is really nice. And, the top has a small slit at the bottom of the back hem to provide some further freedom of movement. Long enough to almost reach my hips. I am normally a size 2/4 for tops, and I got a size S.

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Nice, but short

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Women's

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 June 18, 2009

Super lightweight, so perfect for packing. However, it is too short in length if you are a taller girl. It would be perfect for girls 5'5" and below.

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Perfect base layer

Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 June 18, 2009

Very thin fabric- great for right next to your skin. Leaves plenty of room for additional layers on top, like fleece. Wicks sweat away, ensuring you won't get the chills when you stop. Great fit- a slim fit, but still a little loose, and long.

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So freakin' good

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews - 12 Pack

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews - 12 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 June 18, 2009

I can't eat these fast enough when I am on a long bike ride. They taste really natural, and seem to digest fast. Perfectly sized packages, too.

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Awesome poles for a great price

Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles

Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles

Rating for this product: 5 March 25, 2009

Lightweight, durable, and easy to adjust with gloves on thanks to the FlickLock mechanism. Perfect length for most people, but probably not long enough for touring if you are over 6 feet tall.

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Awesome cords

prAna 70's Cord Pant - Women's

prAna 70's Cord Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 February 3, 2009

If you are looking for cords, these are super comfortable. That little bit of spandex makes a big difference- these stretch with you. Low rise, and it's slightly higher in the back, which is perfect. True to size.

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My favorites

Zeal Airestream Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

Zeal Airestream Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 February 3, 2009

Totally glam enough for the city, but also functional when hiking the trails. Super comfy fit, and great coverage/skin protection. A little too big/wide to wear with a bike helmet, though. The ZB-13 is a perfect lens for all kinds of conditions.

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Best so far!

Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 February 2, 2009

I've tried numerous Scarpa and Garmont AT boots, and these are my favorites! Very stiff, so great at the resort, but comfy enough for the backcountry. Be sure to get them custom molded at your local ski shop (avoid doing it in your oven at home- way better to do it on their fancy boot liner warming machine that shoots the warm air into the inside of the liner).
I am a shoe size 8, and have the 24.5.
Also- these boots are better for high volume feet. I have low volume feet, and had to have a thick custom insole put inside to make 'em work.

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Nice and warm

The North Face Nuptse Down Jacket - Women's

The North Face Nuptse Down Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 February 2, 2009

Puffy and warm. Small sizes don't look overly bulky at all. Nice hip length. Only bad thing is that the shell material stains very easily, and difficult to clean.

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good backcountry pants

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Pant - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 February 2, 2009

Super lightweight, breathable, yet sturdy material. Excellent venting with the zippers on the sides. Worn with a pair of long underwear, and you're good to go touring. However, not warm enough to sit on a chairlift at the resort in mid-winter. (Fine in the spring, though.)

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Longer shorts rock

Fox Sierra Bike Short - Women's

Fox Sierra Bike Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 2, 2009

Nice to finally have longer MTB shorts for women. I was tired of my regular length shorts turning into short-shorts once I was actually riding. These shorts are super comfy. Nice light material. However, they do fit a little on the small side around the waist. So, you may want to order up a size if you are between sizes.

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Nice shorts

Columbia Adventure Stretch Short - Women's

Columbia Adventure Stretch Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 September 26, 2008

Lightweight fabric with a very slim fit. Very flattering, perfect length. True to size.

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Comfortable light support

Patagonia Active Barely Bra A/B - Women's

Patagonia Active Barely Bra A/B - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 September 26, 2008

Great material, nice and light fabric. However, the band on Patagonia bras are always quite snug, so order a size up if you don't like the tight feeling around your ribcage. I'm very small, and I ordered a medium.

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Good sun protection

Mountain Hardwear B Side Bucket Hat - Women's

Mountain Hardwear B Side Bucket Hat - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 September 26, 2008

Cute hat, fits well, and stays on well. The fact that it's reversible is great- looks like 2 totally different hats. Fits like a top hat (with a little space at the top)- not snug to the head like a baseball hat.

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great fit

Outdoor Research Oasis Sombrero Hat - Women's

Outdoor Research Oasis Sombrero Hat - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 30, 2008

The fabric is very lightweight- great for summer. And, it fits a woman's head perfectly.

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nice fabric

Mountain Hardwear Shasta Short - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Shasta Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 April 10, 2008

Like most Mountain Hardwear shorts and pants, they run small, so order a size up compared to what you wear in other brands.

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Good AT boot

Garmont She-Ride Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Garmont She-Ride Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 January 14, 2008

Best for low-volume feet. Nice liner. Still has the typical arch found in most AT boots- if you want a flat bottom like an alpine boot, go for the Garmont Xena.

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Fits short

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 January 2, 2007

This jacket has GREAT material/technology, but the fit is way too short!!! The size 4 barely reaches my hips. I think only shorter (less than 5'4") women could wear this jacket.

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