Seasons
Embrace
the
Winter
By Trill Dreistadt | Contributing writer
Cold weather need not define your
winter happiness. Embrace the
season and see where it leads.
W
arm fuzzy mittens, hot cider with cloves, swirling, crystalline snow, new moon shadows on
a wintry landscape ... these are a few favorite
wintertime things. The season is upon us, and
here are some tips from local experts about
how to stay healthy, warm and safe this winter
season. Wrap yourself up in winter-warm gear and embrace the season
with an appetite for living large.
HOT IDEAS FOR COLD-WEATHER GEAR
Alex Mongera, ski shop manager at Peek'n Peak Resort, says one of
her hottest sellers is the Obermeyer or Spyder down insulator jacket.
Versatile and comfortable, this popular all-season jacket with clean
styling lines can be worn as a base layer under a shell for warmth in deep
winter or by itself in the spring or early winter.
Colorful Burton headbands with dry ride spandex warmth are also
selling fast. Worn alone or under hats or helmets, these weather beaters
go the distance in keeping heads warm.
“We sell lots of leather mittens,” Mongera says, “because outdoor
enthusiasts know leather is your best bet to stay warm out on the
slopes.”
Salesman Dave Smith at John Adams Cycling & Fitness says one of his
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Alan Hilling of Erie rides his fat bike
in 2015 at Scott Park in Millcreek
Township. JACK HANRAHAN