Real Life Stories
Durably waterproof, totally windproof, and extremely breathable. Sure, that’s easy for us to say. But what do people who work and play in real-life weather conditions have to say their GORE-TEX® gear? Do our garments, footwear, and accessories make the grade? You be the judge…
- Robert FrassMy GORE-TEX® shoes saved the trip!
-
"After receiving a book about the Appalachian Trail for my 26th birthday, I began dreaming of trekking the legendary trail myself..."
- Tui AllenMountain adventures in New Zealand
-
"Last winter, the New Zealand Search and Rescue wanted volunteers to go and 'get lost' on our local mountain, Pirongia, which is a large local national park here in New Zealand..."
- Julie Hutchinson-SmithHer 4-year-old loves his “GoTex” gear
-
"I was practically born in the woods and find I just cannot breathe unless I am 'out there' — especially skiing. I had cause to worry, however, when my son was born..."
- Lewis C. JonesA little bad weather won’t slow down this Boston Marathon qualifier
-
"I guess this should be more of a thank-you note really. My 'dedicated' running friends did a lot of 'workouts' on treadmills this past year..."
- J. McKennaSnow, fog, and rain on the slopes? No worries!
-
"When skiing at Whistler Blackcomb my buddies and I experienced such a wide range of weather conditions it challenged even my..."
- Marlene GartnerDon’t get caught camping without your GORE-TEX® jacket
-
"My husband and I went camping last weekend and we had nothing but horrible, cold, rainy weather..."
- Dan ClarkThis UPS guy delivers - in GORE-TEX® shoes
-
"Anyone who works outside in all weather conditions should consider GORE-TEX® (products)...."
- Jesse ChapmanRain, wind, snow ... and golf!
-
"I love golf. I bought a pair of GORE-TEX® rain pants from Zero Restriction for those days when the weather is not all that great..."
- Justin FarberTackling Wyoming’s Absaroka Mountain Range in comfort and style
-
"My friends and I set out on a long expedition to the Absaroka Mountain Range this summer with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Our goal..."
- Susanna L. WilliamsRain, hail, wind? No problem for this track coach
-
"I wore my GORE-TEX® brand jacket while I was coaching junior high track this spring. Spring in Oregon means..."
- Wendell BurtonIf you want GORE-TEX®, then get GORE-TEX®.
-
"I purchased a pair of boots with a waterproof lining 'similar to GORE-TEX® brand' on my first extended trip..."
- Scott BennettSurviving an Alaskan storm
-
"This past August, I had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of hunting Dall sheep in the Yukon Territory's McKenzie Mountains..."
- Ken HolderThis Boy Scout dad is dubbed “Mr. Gore-Tex” by his troop
-
"My son and I are new to a Boy Scouts troop in Virginia that is working hard to convert itself into more of a backpacking..."