Today we bring you a delightful conversation with the leads from Mpls Forest Femmes. These seasoned outdoorswomen join us to delve into the art of mastering winter attire. If you've ever grappled with what to wear and when to wear it while enjoying the great outdoors, this podcast is tailor-made for you.

Consider this episode a personalized outdoor styling session. Not only will you discover their top picks for clothing suitable for various temperatures and environments, but they'll also share their preferred Icebug footwear to match each specific condition.

Lisa

Instagram: @icebug_forestfemmes

Favorite Local Trail: Any SNA especially Wood-Rill

A.K.A. Daytons Woods

Favorite Gear: 

Warm Skin Barrier Cream https://www.warmskin.com/

Favorite Icebug Shoes: 

Icebug Arcus https://icebug.com/product/arcus-w-bugrip-gtx-cloudblue

Icebug Sisu 

Wendy

Insta: @wellnesscoachwendy

Favorite Trail: Minnesota River Bottoms

Favorite Gear

Summer: Icebug Pytho6: https://icebug.com/product/pytho6-w-rb9x

CEP  base layer:

https://www.cepcompression.com/products/ski-merino-base-shirt-women

Abby

Insta: @abbyleigh22

Favorite Local Trail: Theo Wirth

Favorite Gear:

Winter Trail Icebug studded Pytho6:

https://icebug.com/product/pytho6-w-bugrip-mangoblack

Favorite Winter Pants:

https://www.sugoi.com/en_us/women-s-subzero-zap-tights-u408510f

Caroline

Favorite local Trail: Hyland 

Insta: @sweetcarolinesp

Icebug Arcus RB9X for Summer Trail: https://icebug.com/product/arcus-w-rb9x-aquaaruba

Nicole

Insta: @snbrush5

Favorite Trail: Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Favorite Gear:

Winter Trail Hike Boot the Pace3: https://icebug.com/product/pace3-w-bugrip-r-gtx

Osprey Vest: https://www.osprey.com/backpacks-bags/outdoor-packs/trail-running-packs

Willow:

Insta: @willowh

Favorite Local Trail: Lebanon Hills

Favorite Gear

https://www.hestragloves.us/womens-xc-primaloft-mitt-sand-print

Favorite Shoes:

Winter Trail Icebug studded Pytho6: https://icebug.com/product/pytho6-w-bugrip-mangoblack

Summer Trail Icebug Aura high cushion gravel runner:: https://icebug.com/product/aura-w-rb9x

Join Mpls Forest Femmes on the trails https://www.facebook.com/ForestFemmesMinneapolis/

Looking for Icebugs? Visit www.icebug.com

Polar explorer, Eric Larsen, believes diversity and equity are important. He hopes to break down barriers to polar travel by offering six BIPOC scholarships to his annual Polar Academy, equipping participants with the knowledge, safety gear, and necessary toolkits to survive modern polar travel. Eric, a record breaking polar adventurer (think North Pole, South Pole and summiting Everest in ONE YEAR), has selected a committee of advocates for inclusivity within the outdoor industry, polar travelers and recreationalists to help make the selection of scholarship winners and collaborate on the training.

Emily Ford - an influencer and athlete advocating for a more inclusive outdoor space

Erick Cedeno - a professional explorer well-known for traveling the globe by bike

Danica Carey - Recreation planner, social artist, and researcher with focus on public health and equity.

Rohan Freeman - the first African American to climb the Seven Summits

Everyone should have the chance to follow their cold, icy and big winter dreams- spread the word! The deadline is coming up FAST-December 1st and selections will be made by December 8th.

Eric’s Insta: @elexplore

Scholarship Application: https://www.ericlarsenexplore.com/scholarship/

For scholarship recipients, all the necessary gear, equipment, travel costs, and course fees will be provided, thanks to a generous donation from Jack Wolfskin.

Fun fact from Eric: 98% of polar explorers come from Minnesota.

Inspired by her own experience at the Great Northern Festival in 2022, Nina Graham bought her first pair of snow pants and began a relationship with winter. The Great Northern Festival is coming for you too. Celebrate winter culture in Minnesota with ten days of art, dance, sports, talks, family events and parties- so many parties. This event might deepen your relationship or even begin a love affair with winter inspiring you to take action to protect our Minnesota winters from climate change.

Born in Southern California, Anna Lowenthal Walsh has discovered a love for the bitter cold winters of Northern Minnesota. An artist and woodworker, she draws inspiration from her own corner of the wilderness near Ely. Her following now includes students learning her craft. Listen and be inspired!