Getting Fleeced

Clever marketing pulls the wool over our eyes, and I nearly overspent on a 'shacket'

On the mountain, proper attire is a must. I need my clothes to work. Half of my old wardrobe has gone to the thrift store, since purely fashionable items have no place on the mountain. Finding functional clothes that look decent at a good price has been a real challenge.

Half of my clothing is men’s or boys’, and my clothing choices tend to look lumberj…