Much of the extraordinary terrain in Iceland was formed by volcanic events, just as the very people of Iceland have been impacted by the land’s raw power. Of the 130 volcanoes on the island, one has garnered a lot of attention recently: Fagradalsfjall. For 815 years, this mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula laid quiet. Then, in the first week of...
CONTENTS Après Ski Party 101 What to Wear to an Après Ski Party More About Skiing: What to Wear (Ski Slopes) Layering Modularity Icewear Clothing for Winter Sports Skiing in Iceland The Hidden Benefits of Little-Known Ski Slopes Key findings about what to wear to ski: The après ski party is as much a part of skiing as snow-covered slopes...
CONTENTS What months are spring in Iceland?Sumardagurinn FyrstiIs Iceland cold in spring?Does Iceland have 4 seasons?Iceland seasons daylightReligious and bank holidays in Iceland Springtime has officially begun in the northern hemisphere. Holidays like Easter and Passover came and went with beautiful blossoms for communities around the globe. As springtime would have it, however, the same period brought late-season snowstorms in...
“There’s no such thing as bad weather,” the saying goes; “just bad dressing.” This Norwegian maxim is a popular one. It rings true, too, as traditional Norwegian sweaters grow more popular as extreme weather becomes more intense around the globe. These traditional Nordic designs are famously dressy, too. This hidden gem is suited to keep you feeling warm and looking...
Staying warm and cozy is at the heart of Icewear’s clothing line, whether that’s on the hiking trails or under the blankets at bedtime. Warmth has a tangible impact on your life because it helps you maintain a comfortable body temperature while also optimizing blood flow, leading to better sleep and a more effective regeneration cycle each night. With that...
Recent news reports tell the story of two hunters trekking through the northwest landscape in Iceland. They were closely monitoring their dog, Garpur, as he rummaged through the snow. Garpur started to bark unexpectedly, and the two hunters watched him curiously. Had he found a fox? What was that under the snow—was it a bird? From a small hole in...