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Down vs. Synthetic: Which Insulation Should You Choose for Skiing? Both down and synthetic insulation have their pros and cons. We at Outdoor Divas recommend having a good inventory of both to ensure you’re prepared for the ski season. Keep reading to learn the characteristics and uses of bo…

We get it—the title sounds silly. But if you’ve ever broken a sweat, lost your cool, or even needed a partner to wrestle your boots on, you know the struggle is real. For some skiers, sliding into ski boots is the hardest part of the day. The good news? With the right tricks, it doesn&rs…

Cold toes, frozen fingers, and that bone-deep chill that makes you call it quits after two runs—sound familiar? Unless you only ski in sunny April bluebird days, chances are you’ll face sub-zero ski days that test your limits. And let’s be real—women tend to feel the cold…

What should I wear in my ski boots?  As a bootfitter of over 15 years, I have seen it all. Jeans, pantyhose, multiple pairs of cotton socks, stirrup ski pants with zippers - you name it, were jammed into people's ski boots. Believe it or not, none of those things are appropriate to be inside yo…

For way too long, the ski industry left many women out in the cold—literally. If you didn’t fit into the “straight size” box, finding ski clothes that worked (and actually looked good) was a frustrating challenge. At Outdoor Divas, we’re thrilled to see that changing. M…