Cold River Fleece Skirt is a MUST HAVE!

 I don't often do product reviews but after the first time trying out this new cold water wardrobe addition I'm in love!! I picked up a Cold River Fleece skirt a few months ago, handmade by Kate, the girlfriend of one of my Stevens Pass coworkers and a professional river-guide herself.  

I finally remembered to throw it into my dry bag last weekend when setting out on an island day paddle. 

Even on a gorgeous 70 degree summer day here in the Pacific Northwest hypothermia can still be a threat when playing on/near our frigid waters.

Especially since our marine and weather conditions can change frequently, as they did on this outing where we encountered strong funneling winds in some channels plus unexpected rains, factors that when combined can chill body core temperatures quickly the longer the exposure.

Every time we got out of the boat I slipped this thick fleece layer on over my wet neoprene paddling shorts and *WALA!* I didn't start going into my usual quick shivers when wet in wind.

For all you fellow adventure-seeking ladies, I can't rave enough about the warmth to weight and packability factor of this cute skirt for sprucing up any outdoor adventure!  Whether it be a paddle, pedal, hike, climb, camp, or even for lounging around the house on a rest day in leggings, pick up a Cold Water Fleece Skirt and stay functionally fashionably warm!

"Sea Kayaking From Mountains to Ocean"

~Reflections on Watershed Ecology in the Washington Pacific Northwest~

A fantastically written & illustrated new book by Bellingham paddler, scientist and author, Dan Baharav, edited by his lovely wife Eva.

Dan's passion of exploring the natural world from his kayak, combined with his expertise in zoology and ecology, come alive in the pages of Sea Kayaking from Mountains to Ocean to create a journey through Washington State's watershed which will intrigue and enlighten all readers.

Whether you are a Washington State native or a recent transplant to our beautiful corner of the world, paddler or land-lover; reading this book is guaranteed to leave you unforgettably touched by the beauty and uniqueness of the marine environment surrounding us here in the Puget Sound.

Richly illustrated will 124 stunning photographs, pages full of science based research and touching personal anecdotes, readers will put this book down with a better understanding of the intricate connectedness of our watershed, the magnificent creatures which reside within, and the importance of protecting and preserving the health and integrity- from our Mountains to the Ocean....

~N.B.Z.

Purchase a copy online at

http://murreletpublishing.com/

and

Meet the author on

Tuesday, February 23rd at 7pm,

at Village Books

in historic Fairhaven, Bellingham

for a free slide show presentation and get your copy autographed !