Might take a look at this line. http://www.womenhunters.com/index.p...ear-reviews/583-she-safari-alyssa-haukom Met the owner at DSC and she was very personable and seemed to want to put out only quality products.

I have found nice Merino wool items for women at Sierra Trading Post. Some by Ibex, Smartwool and Icebreaker. Some have lace and flowers and are down right hot.

New England Trading Post has a number of cold weather items for women so might check there too.

The light weight insulated miendles might fit the bill and most boot makes have a light backpacking style that comes with goretex and insulation like the Vasque Sundowner or LL Bean Cresta hiker.

Last edited by Tejano; 09/14/17.
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