Best of 2013 Winter Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow

This is the first blog I’ve done entirely from my iPhone, so please excuse any typos!

I decided to showcase some of the items that caught my eye at the recent winter outdoor retailer tradeshow. These aren’t necessarily the newest or most technologically advanced products, just things that I found interesting. I hope you enjoy!

Best of 2013 winter OR show:

This cute cat hat from Coal headwear is so meow:

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Vintage boots. Made in one of the oldest shoe cobblers in the USA. Quality boots that last for life.

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Kork ease wooden platforms. Perfect for spring- I love the knotted wood and the extra height these bad girls give you.

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New Luna protein recovery bars from Clif. These are the perfect snack for after a big ski tour or workout. The texture is silky smooth. A tasty, easy to eat snack for the ladies!

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Pocoma skins made by Dynafit. This merchandising display caught my eye, but the skin design looks clean, functional, lightweight and comes in pink. What more could you want?

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Art footbeds by Remind Insoles. As functional as they are beautiful. Snowboarders just get it-

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New Sanuk boots! Sanuk has really expanded their winter collection. The boots are lightweight and have an awesome sole (it’s really grippy and handles ice and snow well). I love the textiles and the soft coziness of their boots. Perfect for pre and après ski!

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New Patagonia snow outerwear. The women’s shred kits have been revamped with new fabrics and updated fits. The color palate is sophisticated and wearable now, but will still be relevant in ten years. The gear is built to last. I love the new Untracked kit with a new super soft, fleece backed, waterproof Gore Tex. I’m so happy about the updates- and make sure to keep an eye out for the all new Untracked jacket and pant next fall. 20130126-160310.jpg

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Patagonia Snowbelle Video

I’m delighted to share one of my latest videos showing off the many features of Patagonia’s Insulated Snowbelle Jacket and Pants. This was filmed last January at Valhalla Mountain Touring in Interior British Columbia. I went here after spending a week at Mt. Carlyle Lodge. My legs were a little sore after 14 days of backcountry skiing, but I never tire of skiing powder like this! It was so light and fluffy, just like we have here in the Wasatch. I hope you enjoy the video! With the chill in the air, I’m getting stoked and prepared for the upcoming ski season. Let me know if you have any questions about gear!

Fresh picks for C. Wild

Have you checked out my store yet? Here are some of the freshest new items I’ve picked up on my travels. They are going into the store today, so come get ‘em before they are gone forever.

For more info on C. Wild, check out my previous blog post introducing the store. http://www.carolinegleich.com/archives/3308

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My new store, introducing C Wild

Big news! I opened my own clothing shop. It’s located in the upstairs section of Unhinged, a locally owned shop in the historic Sugarhouse district of Salt Lake City. Cory, the owner of the shop, devoted a huge section of his store to local designers and small businesses – it’s called the Platform. There are seven mini pop up stores inside the “Platform,” and I’m so happy that I was able to snag one. I’ve always dreamed of opening my own shop and starting my own brand, but it was too difficult to balance with my ski career and other endeavours. I’m so grateful for this space and I’m stoked to share it with a plethora of other talented designers and collectors. Salt Lake has a really great art and fashion scene and it’s nice to have a centralized place to check out some of the goods. Come by and check it out!

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It’s named C Wild – C is my initial and Wild was my great grandmother’s maiden name. C Wild started as an extension of my wardrobe. As many of you know, I am passionate about art, style, fashion and design, especially textile design. I love the details, from hand-woven ikat fabrics I found in Bali, to my own crochet beanies, each constructed stitch by stitch. Throughout my travels, I have collected some seriously amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces.

What you’ll find: Clothes for the modern adventurer. New and vintage clothing and accessories for all genders and most ages and sizes.  Dresses, pants, blouses, t-shirts, clothes and accessories that fit an active lifestyle. Bold prints mixed with solid, wearable clothes for work, play, dress up and travel. Every piece is prewashed and has been selected with love and care.

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C Wild Designs: Within the store, there are a few items that I have hand-dyed, altered, embroidered, embellished and also items I’ve made from scratch. Read the tags, I have some detailed descriptions about each piece including my own styling tips!

Contact me if you want to set up a personal styling session. Clothes are just clothes, right, and at the end of the day it’s about YOU. My mom always said, “It’s not about the dress, it’s about the girl, sparkle and shine.” But it’s easier to be yourself if you are comfortable in your clothes. I can help you pick out an outfit for an upcoming event, or just give you tips on how to dress the best for your body type and discover your personal style. Create yourself!

My collection inside C Wild is a mix of new and old. But every piece has soul.