No matter how The North Face tries to turn toward fashion, some products always keep me coming back! This is one of those products. I have two of these two-layer GorTex jackets and I swear by them. They have withstood the beating of long bushwhacks in the Adirondack winters and show no sign of wear.

Item 752842

Probably the best Polartec Jacket available. Can be used as a mid layer under a shell or as a out layer on those cold days. Made from PolarTec 300 water-repellent fleece fabric. Upper body and elbows are constructed with Supplex nylon making it ideal to handle the wear of carrying backpack.

Item 672665

All-purpose mountaineering pants made from an innovative fabric by Schoeller of Swizerland. Quick to dry, breaths very well, and comfortable. The fabric is coated with 3XDRY to keep you dry. These pants will become your favorite for climbing.

Waterproof and breathable utilizing Gore-Tex and a wicking liner. This is a good all-season hat. Fold down the flaps when it is raining and keep yourself dry.

This is a heavy duty hat and under normal climbing conditions you will sweat which the Gore-Tex will not evaporate fast enough. That is a small tradeoff to keep the rain off your neck and shoulders.

 
Item 238313

This is a welcomed hat to protect your neck from the burning effects of the sun.

Breathable down mittens for your cold-weather adventures. Insulated with 600-fill-power goose down and covered with HyVent™ Nylon taffetta laminated fabric. To assist gripping, the mittens are lined with genuine goatskin leather.

Great pair of gloves! I really like the lightweight insulation and Windstopper properties..

OK, this is your choice no need to go further.

This is your second choice. Crampon compatible and comfortable out of the box. This is a good choice for us North Easterners as they can be used in winter without the weight of plastic boots.

Note: these are discontinued boots, but if you can find a pair, get them.

This is one pair of boots that requires almost no break in period. Is it the added comfort built into the collar and ankle area? I don't know. But I have been so pleased with the performance I am now on my second pair. In 2005, I used these on Mount Hood and Mount Rainier. I know it was pushing the limits on glacier travel, but I used rigid crampons and I truly enjoyed the comfort and lighter weight.

Extra tough for all winter use. 3-Layer Gor-Tex® for breathable, yet dry comfort. Heavy duty crampon patch to protect you.

 
Item 725914

Excellent product for the winter season. More flexible than the Expedition series making them ideal for cross-country skiing and hiking. Protective crampon patch. Made with Gor-Tex® for comfort.

 
Item 725915

Your nose is out there and the sun will find it. A leather nose shield will save you great discomfort. They sell these at REI and other mountaineering stores.

These are the glacier glasses that I use. My optometrist provided them complete with my prescription.

Available at Bucci

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