A new year...Some new snow

2009 has come and gone, and the snow is slowly making its debut here in the North West. A quick few dumps in November got everyone excited, and then really nothing happened in December. But thats the way it is. Skiing and riding don't really get good until January, and then it stays all the way through the summer. A beautiful thing indeed.
We got up to the Mt. Baker ski area this last Sunday for the first time this year. Our local hills near Seattle take a bit more time to get the base they need. Baker had plenty of great buttery snow, and it was actually sunny most of the day.
During the day I wore a Base Line pant, with the Glacier Shock Pant over it. Great comfort and protection for those tele falls that so often happen, but I couldn't help but notice that a bit more warmth in the rear for the chair ride would have been nice. I'll have to keep that in mind as we redesign the line for a relaunch in June.
My trusty Base Line Long Sleeve, and Grid pullover gave me the warmth I needed on top with Beyond's GORETEX jacket on top. Now I am not usually a believer in waterproof / breathable shells on days when the rain is not pouring down, but I've got to say, that the protection and breathability are beginning to make me change my mind. The 2.5 layer fabric, similar to PacLite, but American Made, breathes well, and feels good while skiing all day.